I went shopping this morning with Amanda, Sarah, and Charlie. We met at the Cathedral and walked around down into the center of Jaen.
I bought an orange shirt (like I need any more clothing) for 10€. I like the pricing system here very much. What you see on the price tag is what you pay because tax is already included. I also bought a pack of paper for school. The paper is a little bit longer here than ours. It is interesting... nothing differs but the length.
This afternoon, despite my best intentions not to, I fell asleep during the siesta period of the day. Around 6:00 pm some of Raquel´s friends came over to celebrate her birthday. We had some kind of pie/cake with a filling in the middle. It was very good. We sang, talked a lot, and took pictures. It made me feel a little more at home and comfortable that people seem to be understanding that it takes me a little longer than them to get things on occasion. :)
We had empanada for dinner, which was filled with tomato and tuna, I think. But it had been baked all together, and I must say, was quite tasty. We had Pepsi Light, which always makes me smile... it was the same in Honduras. The diet things are called ¨light¨ usually.
Today I have felt a little more at home in this city/province, whichever Jaen is. With walking around, I was able to figure my way somewhat around the center part of the city. It makes things much easier once I can figure things out for myself. I am making an attempt to learn where I need to go for certain things.
While we were out shopping today, we passed a camera store where I think they can put pictures onto CD. Charlie is planning to go back, so I may go back with her when she does so that I can get some pictures up for everyone to see. I have been searching for a watch because I do not have one... and many times, I need one. I saw many today, but they are in the neighborhood of $30 and I am just not sure I want to pay that for a brightly colored watch. Also, I don´t normally wear one, so I don´t know how I feel about paying it for a short period of time... I may just break down and buy one sometime this week.
I find it fascinating to see all the things here... Even though it is difficult at times, I love being surrounded by Spanish. In a store today, we saw canisters for flour, pasta, sugar, etc. that were all in Spanish. Amanda and I wanted them very much, but they take up so much space. If people keep giving us things, we may never make it home! :)
There are so many pretty things here... the city is beautiful. I love the architecture, the ironwork everywhere, the tile sidewalks and in some cases, the cobblestone streets. Any and every kind of store is on the street. I am greatly enjoying being here, but at some moments, I desperately want to be at home... I know that the trip will be very beneficial, and I know that I will be home soon enough. When I feel this way, I just pray for peace and comfort when I want to call home so badly.
This afternoon, despite my best intentions not to, I fell asleep during the siesta period of the day. Around 6:00 pm some of Raquel´s friends came over to celebrate her birthday. We had some kind of pie/cake with a filling in the middle. It was very good. We sang, talked a lot, and took pictures. It made me feel a little more at home and comfortable that people seem to be understanding that it takes me a little longer than them to get things on occasion. :)
We had empanada for dinner, which was filled with tomato and tuna, I think. But it had been baked all together, and I must say, was quite tasty. We had Pepsi Light, which always makes me smile... it was the same in Honduras. The diet things are called ¨light¨ usually.
Today I have felt a little more at home in this city/province, whichever Jaen is. With walking around, I was able to figure my way somewhat around the center part of the city. It makes things much easier once I can figure things out for myself. I am making an attempt to learn where I need to go for certain things.
While we were out shopping today, we passed a camera store where I think they can put pictures onto CD. Charlie is planning to go back, so I may go back with her when she does so that I can get some pictures up for everyone to see. I have been searching for a watch because I do not have one... and many times, I need one. I saw many today, but they are in the neighborhood of $30 and I am just not sure I want to pay that for a brightly colored watch. Also, I don´t normally wear one, so I don´t know how I feel about paying it for a short period of time... I may just break down and buy one sometime this week.
I find it fascinating to see all the things here... Even though it is difficult at times, I love being surrounded by Spanish. In a store today, we saw canisters for flour, pasta, sugar, etc. that were all in Spanish. Amanda and I wanted them very much, but they take up so much space. If people keep giving us things, we may never make it home! :)
There are so many pretty things here... the city is beautiful. I love the architecture, the ironwork everywhere, the tile sidewalks and in some cases, the cobblestone streets. Any and every kind of store is on the street. I am greatly enjoying being here, but at some moments, I desperately want to be at home... I know that the trip will be very beneficial, and I know that I will be home soon enough. When I feel this way, I just pray for peace and comfort when I want to call home so badly.
I doubt I will be able to post tomorrow, though I might... I guess it will depend on when I arrive home. It will be a long day, and I have to get up early to start school on Monday morning. There is much ahead of me; however, I am looking forward to it!!
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