Just a day in the life...

Asturias (May 2009)

Here are my top 40-something pictures from my trip to Spain. The northern region where I stayed is called Asturias, and I lived in a city called Gijón. I stayed there for 3.5 weeks for my senior internship. I shadowed various schools (ranging from toddlers to college students), made comparisons between the education systems in Spain and in the U.S., as well as helped out in English classes, lived like the Asturianos, and of course, captured it all on film. Hope ya like!

I’ve had all kinds of fun snapping photos of the boys from my favorite band, Fools & Horses. It helps that they’re from Baltimore and don’t mind playing close to home. Not to mention, they’re very photogenic! Some of these photos have been sitting in my library, half-edited for weeks. But I FINALLY got my act together and picked out my favorites. After you enjoy the photos, check out their website: http://foolsandhorses.net/social/ , and listen to their music! Even my father approves! Sincerely Sophie

15 September 2009

Since I'm the only Nativer in my Ulpan class, and because my Ulpan class does not meet on Tuesdays, I got to spend the first half of today with my lovely sister, Michal. With only a small amount of confusion, I managed my way to our meeting spot via the Eged bus system. I just might have called Michal thinking I was lost, only to realize 10 minutes later that our meeting spot was right in front of my face.

Anyway, I found her and the day continued. First, Michal and I went on a mini-hike in a place called Lifta. Our purpose was to play around with our cameras and the beautiful scenery. Here are some exemplary photos:

Look how perfect the sun is!

I found this flag amidst the crap in an abandoned stone building.

Then, on the way home I missed my bus stop because the bus was too crowded and I couldn't get to the door fast enough. And then, at the next stop, I tried to use the front door but the driver wouldn't let me. So I turned around to reach the back door, and the driver started driving. So THEN, I waited for the next stop. To make a long story short, I had a 25 minute walk home. As opposed to a 2 minute walk, had I avoided all this trouble.

Hopefully less bus trouble tomorrow.

Sincerely Sophie

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Can't tell you how thrilled I am that you:
1- made plans with Michal again
2- figured out how to meet up using the bus
3- managed to get home even given all the bus tsoris you experienced (what a mean driver-a raspberry for him)-you've come a long way baby!
4- continued to provide us with amazing pics (the crumbled flag looks so sad+loved the angle/shapes/colors on the last photo
P.S. Language, dear, language!

Posted by: Mom | 15 September 2009 at 07:31 PM

Glad you are writing again, keeping us updated on your life!
Love you!

Posted by: Donna | 16 September 2009 at 08:39 PM

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