Language News

Frida was a day filled with new faces. I already mentioned that Cinja left and David arrived (who was actually born in France but to Spanish parents). But on Friday Abby arrived, another American wwoofer from Eugene, Oregon! As well as three guests from Scotland, Will, Sue, and Marion. I didn't even notice until recently but behind the family house is an adorable, cozy guest house. So the Scots work four hours a day and pay a small fee for a vacation from their cold, wet home to enjoy the Andalucian sun. They also live in an agricultural community in Scotland and are very helpful, interesting and friendly people. So now the vast majority of people here speak English. While this is useful, it is not encouraging me to learn Spanish. However, Nici (I've learned this is how Nicky spells her name) has decided to teach me German! As I may have mentioned, I am getting good at vaguely following the conversation in German but not well. I am very enthusiastic about learning another language, even if it's not the one I expected. And for those who don't know, this will help for my next destination as well because one of my hosts for next year is also German! I'm having a lot of fun now, learning new things and meeting lots of interesting new people. And have I mentioned the amazing food...