This is going to be another quick post just to let everyone know that I have arrived safely in Madrid and am settling nicely with my Spanish family. Their house is as awesome as I remember it being and I’m all done unpacking. I will definitely take pictures of everyone so that those who haven’t seen the family will be able to. Elisa is still at the beach as of now but she arrives tonight. Everyone seems to like their presents. Isabel was EXTATIC that we remembered about the hot fudge and was happy with the cute purse we game her. Pepa wore her bracelet immediately because it matched her outfit PERFECTLY! It is of course harder to tell the reaction of the boys but Sebastián did comment on the CD being a good one, and recognised the Cubs logo. They have complimented me on my Spanish a few times, but we’ll see over the next few days if their compliments are really merited. I am able to understand their superfast discussions amongst themselves, and feel that due to my level of comfort with them I'm able to speak better than with new people. When I arrived it was about lunchtime, so I had lunch with the family. We started with delicious organic tomatoes in olive oil with a little bit of salt. Then we had the main dish, which I was a little afraid of at first but turned out to be delicious: swordfish! (Aren't you all proud of me for trying something new?) I'll try to post again soon and put the last of my photos up from Santiago.
Besitos para todos.
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Am enjoying reading about your stay in Spain and hope you have time to keep it up - looking forward to seeing you in Nov. GmaM
Katy, I love you! I don't usually comment on things like this, but I realised that if I don't there's no real way for you to know that I'm reading this. It sounds like you're getting settled in. I hope you're enjoying yourself and I really miss you. It's not the same without you here. I keep thinking I can just walk down the hall to talk to you, but then realise I can't, because you are in Spain. I cannot wait until next semester when you get back! I am enjoying reading about your exploits there, though. :) Love you,
-Jess
By the way, I don't have a blogspot account, so it does work. I do have to admit that I didn't start reading your blog until a day or so ago and I feel really bad, because I'd intended to start reading it as soon as you sent me the e-mail and I certainly didn't want you to feel that I was ignoring you or anything like that and I really do want to read about what you're doing. I'm sorry I wasn't reading it before, but I've got a link to it now so it's just a click away no matter where I am on the internet. You've actually inspired me to start one of my own, although I may not get round to it for awhile. Love, Jess
1) Grandma, I can´t wait to see you here! When I mentioned to Isabel that you would be coming to visit, she was very excited. And don´t worry, I´m planning to keep up the entries although I´ve slowed down a little because there hasn´t been as much going on.
2) Jess, Thanks for commenting; I really appreciate it because I couldn´t tell if any of you were reading it or if I was mostly writing for my family (not that it makes a difference but I was curious). I´m going to try to Skype Ali at some point and you should all try to be around so I can talk to everyone but keep in mind that theres a 6 hour time difference so we´ll see how that works. And don´t worry about not starting until now-I didn´t want to force anyone to read it I just wanted people to be able to hear about what´s going on in my life here since I think its pretty exciting.
katy, you are one lucky dog...a semester in spain. sounds absolutely marvelous! :)
you liking your new camera? looks like it takes some pretty good pictures.
love
karyn
ps-i tell harla all the time that when i die i want to come back as a hutchinson kid!!!
Aunt Karyn,
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying my exploits. The camera really is amazing-my shots turn out so well, especially the hard to capture ones inside where the color used to get messed up.
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