by Katie Reed
Universidad Publica de Navarra
After resting for most of the day on Sunday, we got rather bored by the end of the day so we walked to La Morea and ate dinner and watched Sherlock Holmes (in Spanish). That was definitely interesting, and very hard to understand. Monday morning we had class as usual, did some laundry, went to the grocery, and we cooked tapas and "magra con tomate". Suzette and Bobby made the tapas (fried plantains and churizzo) and the other girls and I made the main dish. It had pork, peppers, onion, and tomatoes in it with several spices; it actually turned out to be really good! We all ate downstairs in the big room like a little family like we usually do when we cook together. At the end of dinner Bobby said he would give someone 5 euros if they would go pull up a chair by this guy watching tv and just sit there beside him. Before we even knew what was going on Suzette already had her chair over there beside the guy. He looked quite frightened, but she pulled it off well. The next day was another normal class day; Amanda and I went to La Morea again because we were bored. We got stuff to make dinner together, and we made roasted red peppers stuffed with cheese mixed with basil and garlic as well as ravioli in a tomato sauce. We made by far the best meal we have had since we have been here. I was somewhat of a cook when I came here, but by the time I leave I am going to be able to make anything! I've still managed to keep my name Mama Katie with the girls. Today during class we left there quite frustrated. We were doing some verb conjugations that we have not done in forever, so it was very hard! My confidence level was definitely brought down, but thats ok, just means I have to work harded and I can handle that. For the culture part of class we went to another Museum here in Pamplona. This one had information specific to Pamplona rather than Navarra as a whole. It was inside an old war fort as well, so that was cool in itself. After the museum we took the long way back and got to see another side of the city. Then we went to the market for a few groceries and it was time for lunch (more stuffed peppers) and a nap!!
Universidad Publica de Navarra
After resting for most of the day on Sunday, we got rather bored by the end of the day so we walked to La Morea and ate dinner and watched Sherlock Holmes (in Spanish). That was definitely interesting, and very hard to understand. Monday morning we had class as usual, did some laundry, went to the grocery, and we cooked tapas and "magra con tomate". Suzette and Bobby made the tapas (fried plantains and churizzo) and the other girls and I made the main dish. It had pork, peppers, onion, and tomatoes in it with several spices; it actually turned out to be really good! We all ate downstairs in the big room like a little family like we usually do when we cook together. At the end of dinner Bobby said he would give someone 5 euros if they would go pull up a chair by this guy watching tv and just sit there beside him. Before we even knew what was going on Suzette already had her chair over there beside the guy. He looked quite frightened, but she pulled it off well. The next day was another normal class day; Amanda and I went to La Morea again because we were bored. We got stuff to make dinner together, and we made roasted red peppers stuffed with cheese mixed with basil and garlic as well as ravioli in a tomato sauce. We made by far the best meal we have had since we have been here. I was somewhat of a cook when I came here, but by the time I leave I am going to be able to make anything! I've still managed to keep my name Mama Katie with the girls. Today during class we left there quite frustrated. We were doing some verb conjugations that we have not done in forever, so it was very hard! My confidence level was definitely brought down, but thats ok, just means I have to work harded and I can handle that. For the culture part of class we went to another Museum here in Pamplona. This one had information specific to Pamplona rather than Navarra as a whole. It was inside an old war fort as well, so that was cool in itself. After the museum we took the long way back and got to see another side of the city. Then we went to the market for a few groceries and it was time for lunch (more stuffed peppers) and a nap!!