A hop, skip, and a jump later, I am in Granada, settling in to a new setting. The voyage across the pond was exhausting, but I've had the pleasure of sharing that experience with the 114 other americanos who are participating in this program. Málaga was an interesting city with its mountains and beaches. Although it was dark tonight when we arrived in Granada, I think I will like this city even more. What was once apprehension has been assuaged after meeting my anfitriona (host mother). She is very sweet, and even though she does not speak an ounce of English, she is filled with patience . . . and we are able to understand each other (and her son--the captain of a yacht--who came to help us with the "move") quite well--I owe my teachers and professors at SPHS and Yale for that! Did I mention she's also an amazing cook? A soup and Russian salad were on the menu tonight, along with an orange picked right here in Granada. For a gift, I brought her a Maine calendar along with a few Portland postcards as well as a package containing Maine maple syrup, Maine blueberry jam, and Maine blueberry honey. I explained how to use the syrup . . . and when I mentioned its possible use on helado (ice cream), I remembered that I, like her son, am a captain of sorts, so we talked and laughed about my work on the ice cream boat! I've attached a photo of my dormitorio (bedroom), since I wasn't able to get any pictures of Granada tonight. Espero que disfrute este anotación en mi blog y until next time, may you grow only healthier and happier in your life.
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