Category Archives: Spain

Teaching English in Spain

Posted on May 31, 2011 by erinparker75

I came to Spain through a volunteer program called GeoVisions, where I live with a famiy and teach their children English 15 hours per week. They have six kids. SIX. Joder… But they make it look so easy! I’m baffled. … Continue reading →

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Maceira

Posted on May 28, 2011 by erinparker75

Today I drank wine out of a bowl. See? My new gorgeous Spanish friend Victoria took me to Maceira, an amazing Gallego restaurant in Huertas, where, in keeping with tradition, they serve your wine to you in bowls. I will be … Continue reading →

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Barcelona – dia segunda

Posted on May 24, 2011 by erinparker75

Due to our return home as the sun was rising, we sleep until 12. Lame. I hate wasting a perfectly good day. Not only do we sleep late, but we linger in bed watching Happy Thank You More Please. The … Continue reading →

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Barcelona – dia uno

Posted on May 23, 2011 by erinparker75

I get to Barcelona Saturday morning after sitting upright in a train all night. No fun! The luminous Chelsea Neville fixes me coffee and breakfast. A real breakfast! With eggs and spinach and onions and toast. Never underestimate the power of … Continue reading →

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on May 17, 2011 by erinparker75

Why is an alien telling me to stop?

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Madrid – My First Night

Posted on May 12, 2011 by erinparker75

I didn’t expect much for my first night in Madrid. I had spent the night at the London Luton airport due to my ridiculously early flight to Spain. Here’s a tip: Luton is not in London, so don’t let the … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 11, 2011 by erinparker75

You didn’t think I’d miss out on Cinco de Mayo just cause I’m living in Spain, did ya? I could never betray my Mexican roots in such an offensive way. Lana took me to a teeeeeny taqueria for tacos and … Continue reading →

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Living Like a Spaniard

Posted on April 29, 2011 by erinparker75

Spain is one of those unique places that vibrates consistently with life during the day as well as into the wee hours of the night. The lifestyle here is markedly more laid back than most Western countries. Whether you are … Continue reading →

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Madrid, mi amor

Posted on April 20, 2011 by erinparker75

First day in Madrid. I arrived around 10am after having spent the entire previous night awake at London Luton. Luton is NOT in London. Don’t let the name fool you. I advise anyone and everyone to stay away as the … Continue reading →

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World Cup in Spain

Posted on October 8, 2010 by erinparker75

Yo soy espanol espanol espanol! You have to ask yourself what the chances are of traveling the world and happening to pick the one spot on the globe to win the World Cup. Pretty slim. So, I guess I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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