This blog entry is dedicated to a variety of activities that students have been participating in all week long during the afternoons and evenings when they are not in class.
Last Sunday morning we ate chocolate con churros, a delicious Spanish treat.
Sunday afternoon we toured the Archeological Museum la Casa del Obispo, or the Bishop´s House. The museum explains the evolution of the city of Cádiz through the ruins that lie below the city, starting in 8th Century BC with the Phoenicians, to Roman times, to the arrival of Islam to Spain, and then to the arrival of Catholicism. It was fascinating to literally see the different historical phases of the city in the ruins below the 16th Century Bishop’s house.
At the museum La Casa del Obispo
The ruins below the museum.
Monday evening students competed in a “Humans vs. Zombies” game.
It was an intense game, and the winning humans were…
Anna K. and Sophie!
Tuesday night students chose between a noche en casa with their home-stay families, going to the movie theatre to see Los juegos del hambre (The Hunger Games) or Los vengadores (The Avengers) en español, or a “Night Sketch” workshop with leader Hannah.
Allie sketching
Emily and Ginger at Night Sketch
Plaza de la Candelaria
Leader Aitor proud of his night sketch!
Wednesday afternoon some students visited el Oratorio de la Santa Cueva, a space built in the 18th century dedicated to prayer. Its upper chapel is famous for its three paintings by Goya.
Checking out one of the three Goya paintings in the upper chapel
Leader Megan, Katie D, Grace, and Elena
Taking in Goya, in deep contemplation
Thursday night we met up with some Spanish teenagers we met last week at the intercambio for some tea and conversation.
Friday afternoon activities…
Marimekko exposición
Emily and Elena walking through the Marimekko expo
Megan leading Elena, Ginger, Emily and some new Spanish friends in yoga in the park
