#233. Monday 29/11/04

Posted November 29, 2004, 23:09 CET

We started the first of two weeks of intensive one-on-one Spanish lessons today. It's refreshing to have someone talk SLOWLY so you can actually understand words. It's also good to practice talking for a while without the usual rolling of eyes or blank stares.

We're staying with host families for the two weeks. This week we're staying with the owner of the language school, so we have it good. Maids and handymen and all sorts. Speaking of which, they loved our Butler's chocolates we brought them. The maid makes only Ecuadorian dishes, so we're getting a good taste of local specialities. They want us to make an Irish dinner. WTF? Cabbage and potatoes! Maybe we'll buy them some tins of Guinness.

Comment from Aidan Kehoe on November 30, 2004, 05:52 CET
Everyone loves soda bread, but it's not really something you can serve with as a meal. Rustle up some salmon & spuds ... ? (I'm grasping, I know.)

Hmm--the timezone there is almost North American Mountain time, no?

Comment from mackers on November 30, 2004, 16:32 CET
hmm not sure.

we're five hours behind.
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