Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Dazed and confused

Somewhat dazed and confused after learning a few phrases in Euskado, the Basque language, with the lesson 100% in Spanish. I now have even more regard for those who learn a third language,learning that language through their second language. It was fun, I can now say my name, country and greet people in yet another language ! 

Off for dinner with a German lady, I have a feeling she can speak very good English, however she's a Spanish teacher in Germany so I think she's practising her teaching skills on me ;-( seriously, I am very happy that I can actually spend an evening speaking only Spanish and it doesn't get too hard, there are some interesting silences as we search for a word but then the conversation flows again. The wine might help a little. 

Some photographs from Grande Semana, which appears to be a week-long excuse for a party. There's fireworks every night, giant figures walking down the street with kids running haywire around them, live music and dance ... it's a celebration of Basque heritage. 






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