Tercero semana!! Class went well today. A new student, Robert, from...gee, guess where? You guessed it, Holland. We had a good laugh in class today because it seems that maybe half of the country of Holland is enrolled in Don Quijote. Wonder how the rest that are left are doing over there?
After class I went to my scheduled manicura y pedicura appointment. What fun that was. Not only did I get the best service but I had an hour and a half of Spanish lessons for only approximately $30 (w/tip) U.S. Rebecca was the name of the young lady who did my mani/pedi. What a doll. She speaks very little English so we were the same in our levels of a new language. I had my trusty 'Biblio' (dictionario) in hand and we began to converse. Lots of giggles were had trying to understand each other at times. The most fun I continue to have here is attempting to speak with the local people on the streets or in the shops. So much fun. I truly have learned quite a bit more that way. When I paid my bill and made my next appointment Rebecca made a good joke "Proxima vez Diana habra un examen". I better continue to study and practice so Rebecca will be proud of me when I pass her exam.
Next it was home, drop the books off and on to the gym. Trying to ask about cost and classes was just hilarious. Gloria (front desk at gym) and I laughed the whole time. We pointed at things, used funny gestures and my 'Biblio' over and over but we finally got it. $48 Euros (approx. $60 USA) for a month membership with unlimited use of the gym and any classes. But you can't just walk into a class. You must be at the gym an hour before and register for that class the same day. That sucks, I thought, but then it hit me....Diana you can work out for an hour before the class and get more exercise. Really? That still sucks but YES .. I will do it. OR...there are several Cafe's very very near. Uh oh!
Then it was back here to do my homework. Quickly, I might add, because this girl wants her nightly VINO! With that said, deberes (homework) is done and wine has been poured. Tonight's selection Vino Rosado, a nice chilled Spanish Rose. And soon there will be a piece of dark chocolate to enhance the experience.
You're probably wondering why I titled this post 'Something's Missing'??? Well here it is, still every day is a beautiful day in Salamanca. Just a stroll through the streets with no intention or destination is wonderful. But after two weeks, as I sat down at a local cafe this weekend (yes for a glass of vino) to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds...it hit me! Where's the color? I finally noticed there is no color here. Buildings are that reddish, brown, or grey brick. The clothing isn't bright or lively even if it is modern or fashionable and inside the apartment lobbies and homes it's all earthtones and not much art or decor to speak of. After I realized that...I knew what I was missing. They need some Mexicanos and South or Central Americans here to brighten the place up. Giggle giggle.
Well, that's all I have to share for this moment in time in Spain.
Paz y Amor
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