Sunday, January 16, 2011

Counselor at the school tells me the name Carrasco is from Burgos y Leon, Castilla. And the Carrascos were 'the voice of the king', messengers. That's pretty cool. Burgos is only 139 mi NE of Salamanca. That's one trip I will take on a weekend while there. I was going to find a job and/or volunteeer but I've been told I can't work in Spain unless I have a prior Spanish Employer contract. And there are no volunteer opportunities? OH well..guess I'll have to just go to school and then enjoy myself each day. Oh no!

They're in the process of locating my host family now. I can't wait to find out who it is and get to know them via email before I arrive in Spain. My only requests were 'no children' and a 'private bathroom'. I'd truly prefer a gay male couple also. I kind of hinted at that with my counselor so ... who knows. I am told by friends that the Gay community in Spain isn't as open and out as the US. Not sure if that's true..we shall see.

I daydream daily about how my life is going to be while in Spain, the people I'll meet, the food I'll taste, the sights I'll see and the family roots I may find! I still feel I need to pinch myself sometimes to know this is real and it's going to happen.

I sure hope some of my friends will be able to fly on out and visit me while I am there too. How fun would that be.
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  1. TamboJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I plan on coming out to see you....I just keep dreaming about going to Europe.

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  2. ESPANA CHICAJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Hey girl! Make sure you join SKYPE so we can talk while I am in Spain. I won't be using my phone, only in emergencies, too expensive. During the days and at school I will have WIFI so will do my emailing, skyping etc. then. How fun...come see me for sure! xoxo

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  3. TamboJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Already got the skype going on and it was smart of you to get the travel plan for your cell. I got a plan on my land line when I had exchange student. $5/mth instead of him paying .07 cents a minute. I hope to have 2 weeks vacation for it.

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  4. TamboJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Already been checking on plane fare prices too!

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  5. ESPANA CHICAJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What's your Skype name? I will be in Spain until 7/22 then Damien and I are going to Portugal, Italy, England and Ireland. So look into come between 6/13 and 7/15.

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