I had my "midterms" yesterday and today. I got an A on my grammar test and Marianna hung it up on the refrigerator just like I'm in 1st grade! I had a presentation in my culture class on the Castilla y Leon region, which is region Salamanca is located in. It went well and it was actually pretty interesting to research all of the festivals, music, food, monuments, and important people.
Yesterday we went to a little town called Ledesma. My friend Will had an intercambio with a boy Pablo Ledesma who is from Ledesma (and the family the town is named after!). He, his brother, and his friend picked us all up from Salamanca and drove us to their town to show us around. It was just about a half hour outside of Salamanca but it was beautiful. The countryside in Spain is gorgeous. There was a cool little castle and the town itself was so beautiful. The people were all so welcoming and nice, as were Pablo, his brother, and his friend. They took us to their grandparent's land and old home. It was really cool to see an old Spanish country home and see all of the animals, huge bulls, cows, and horses just roaming around. Afterwards we all came back to Salamanca and had tapas. I couldn't have asked for a better day. It was very last minute but it was such a beautiful afternoon and evening and it was so fun to explore a new town and learn about life in the Spanish countryside.
VIVA ESPANA!
Tomorrow Heather and I are leaving at 6 am for Palma de Mallorca! I can't wait, with the exception of the early wake up call. My friend Mali who is studying in London is going to be visiting Palma this weekend too, such a small world! Heather's friend is studying with a family in Palma and they have invited us to come to a party at their home and show us around Palma. It should be a fun and relaxing weekend on the beach. Pictures and updates when I return!
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