“History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies” (Alexis de Toquerville). Over the weekend I had the opportunity to visit Cartegena with Juanjo and his family. Cartegena is a city on the Mediterranean about a 3 hour drive… Read More »Ruins of Rome and other things in Cartegena (Not the one in Colombia)
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the city of Cuenca with a fellow teacher and friend, Alberto; his wife Maria and her friend Anna. We left Saturday morning at 10, arrived at 11:40 and left on Sunday around 5:30. A little back… Read More »Cuenca, the City where Buildings Grow from Rocks
On September 14th I was invited to go to a small town of 3,500 about 90km away from Tomelloso called Calzada de Calatrava. I went with JuanJo, his wife Ana Maria and their three children. Calzada de Calatrava is the birthplace of Ana Maria. A… Read More »Calzada de Calatrava
My perception of what we were going to do and what we actually did couldn’t have been further off. I should have realized something was differnt when I asked Juanjo why he had a bag full of stuff and he responded because each time I have… Read More »The Bike Ride
The next day I woke up late and missed breakfast at the Hotel. I went to the school, which was around the block and met some of the teachers. Hung around there for a bit and then went to Juanjos house where he made lunch. There… Read More »My New Home, Tomelloso (Part 2)
It’s been a crazy week, but I finally have some time to sit down and blog now that I have arrived in my new home, Tomelloso. I also now have internet so it’s possible. I arrived in Tomelloso on Tuesday September 9th. The headmaster(principal) of… Read More »My New Home, Tomelloso (Part 1)
Friday was my first birthday outside of the U.S and with distance between me and my other half. Being six hours ahead, I of course would be celebrating it first. While living in the hostel I met a German kid named Jakob; were it not… Read More »Birthday Abroad
Two more days down and I couldn’t be enjoying my time more; despite my everlasting tiredness. Wednesday Yesterday I planned on doing a bike tour for 10 Euro offered by the hostel, because why not…. I thought it’d be a great way to see more of… Read More »Two More Days Down
After a seven hour sleepless flight I finally arrived in Madrid! I would like to mention that for the previous THREE flights I’ve taken alone, I’ve been asked to switch seats with someone because I was sitting next to their girlfriend or wife… this time… Read More »1st Day in Madrid
In a few hours I will be leaving for Spain to embark on a new journey as an English teacher abroad. I have had an amazing summer and an amazing time at home these past two months with friends and family. I leave JFK tonight… Read More »Hours until Departure