Sorry I have been so bad about keeping up with my blog. I really am going to try and be better about it, I promise! This past weekend, there was a Medieval Festival in the Canovas Park. The park runs all the way through the middle of the city, and there were stands set up everywhere--there were Kabobs, Crepes, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, jewelery, puzzles, soaps, candy, teas from around the world, etc. It was pretty cool! There were people parading through the park playing Medieval music, as well as hoops of fire!
Today (Wednesday) there is a general strike in Spain. When I was walking through La Ciudad Antigua (the Roman part of the city) I saw all of the people getting ready to march through the city. There were hundreds and hundreds of them--so many that I needed to take a different route down to the Plaza Mayor!
Also going on right now is the hazing for the freshman at the University of Caceres. The upperclassmen have been parading around with the freshmen, painting all over their faces and arms and chanting. It's definitely been a cultural experience this week!
My orientation begins tomorrow after siesta. I met two of the other girls who are in my program, so we are going to catch a taxi together and go together. I am really looking forward to the orientation because I am anxious to know more information about what I will be doing and when I will start.
I hope you all are doing great. Keep me posted on how things are going back in the U.S. I miss you all.
Love,
Kate
Hi Kate, Good to hear from you. Sounds pretty much like the USA with Festivals and Strikes. Thanks for your prayers. Think about you often and have you in our prayers. (Grandma and me). Ed
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ReplyDeleteHI Kate - so happy I was able to post a comment. Will await another interesting note from you. You write so well. Love, God Bless, Safe, G-MA
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