A time of "firsts"

Phew. Finished my first class in Spain! And what a whirlwind of a class it was. I am now an expert on the history of Spain, well more or less an expert! I can say that they class was one of the most valuable I have ever taken, especially since I am living in this country for 4 months, it feels great to understand it more. 

My first spanish class wasn't the only "first" I have done here, there is a whole list!

1. First time decapitating my food. Shrimp, fish, squid...Yum! Sorry Bucky and Mary but the shrimp here is the best I have ever had! 
2.  First time peeling an orange/clementine. No joke! I am going to be so sad when I return to the States and have my first american clementine, I have heard they aren't even close to the yumminess of the clementines here! I wish this were an exaggeration but I'm behind on a few things. Peeled my first banana last summer :)
3. Seeing (but NOT using) a bidet. I'm still trying to figure out why my brother was trying so hard to convince me to use it! 
4. Going into a mosque or a synagogue. The Mezquita in Córdoba is something everyone should go see!
5. Taking a siesta. What a great concept! 
6. Watching a hypnotist in a bar. 
7. Finishing a paper earlier than the night before it was due. Go me! 
8. Playing with a child who speaks another language. The version of Ring around the Rosie is much less morbid over here! 
9. First encounter with Roman Ruins. Definitely more to come! 
10. Eating anything other than Honey Bunches of Oats for breakfast. Ok so this is an exaggeration but in Spain breakfast is not a very important meal, so I have had to find a new breakfast food. My señora got me nutella with creme that I have on toast every morning and it is delicious! Definitely going to make room for some cacao in my luggage going home.

No fotos from today because we just took our exam and were free to go,

 but I'll leave you with a joke on this beautiful Friday...

Who is this terrifying woman?

The Duquesa (duchess) de Alba of course! 

This 85 year old fox married a 60 year old in Sevilla last October. 

The Will and Kate of Spain? Hmm, not so much! 

She is the butt of all the jokes in Spain 

I only hope that I don't sound like her when I speak Spanish... 

(This is from a clip I watched on the news last week)