At the beginning of this week, I headed to Cambridge with my sister to see some of my cousins. My sister has a summer job babysitting the two young girls, who I think are my second cousins, or first cousin once removed, or whatever the technical name is for the children of my first cousins.… Continue reading Off Again

As a languages student, traveling usually involves going abroad. Of course, I am not complaining about this. I have explored some amazing places which are fascinating precisely because of their difference to England. But, as I was discussing with a fellow language student, England is a bloody good country. Yeah, the weather can be a… Continue reading Enjoying England

Before dropping me off at the pool party I went to a few days ago, the father of the family took me, along with his mother, up the winding mountain roads to the town’s local hermitage. Before coming to Aragon, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you what a hermitage was. England, while full… Continue reading Cultural Differences

I’m coming to the end of my time in Aragon and these past few days have only made me feel sadder at the prospect of leaving. I have been having so much fun, exploring all that Aragon has to offer, that I think resuming life in England will feel quite tame. The other night, many… Continue reading Last Days in Aragon

Early yesterday morning, the mum of the family dropped me off at a local vineyard, surrounded by majestic mountains. She knew the owners and was therefore able to sort out a tour for me. The son of the family hobbled out to greet me, having suffered a third degree burn on his leg after a… Continue reading Drinking in the Morning

The temperature these past few days has reached just under 40 degrees, making it very hot and the swimming pool a welcome form of entertainment. After a few lengths, I stretch out on the towel and read my book, but as I dry, the heat becomes so unbearable I’m soon in the water again. Living… Continue reading Hot Days in Aragon

Wow! What a busy few days I’ve had. Where to even begin? The mother of the family, who herself is someone who enjoys being out and about, is always coming up for things for me to do, which I appreciate immensely as I want to make the most of my brief time here. One morning,… Continue reading Busy, busy, busy

I am sitting writing this as a thunderstorm is rumbling away outside. The sunny weather I expected to greet me in Spain has been largely absent these past few days. Instead, there is a cloudy cover and a sultry feel to the air. Fortunately, it is still very warm, meaning walking about and sitting outside… Continue reading Oh what to do in Estadilla…

Early in the morning, after I had got showered and dressed, my door creaked slowly open and a very sleepy face appeared. The four-year-old had just woken up and had wanted to come see me. I followed her into the kitchen, where we had breakfast. I had a coffee and a slice of a homemade,… Continue reading First Day in Estadilla