Sunday, 13 January 2013

Getting back into the swing of things


All good things must come to an end as I found out this Monday when it was time to say goodbye to England and hola once more to Spain. Weighed down with even more shoes and enough tea to last the year I was ready and excited to start the second half of my Spanish adventure.

After spending the majority of Christmas sleeping until midday and watching Midsomer Murders with mum the 6am start on Tuesday was particularly difficult. However, by Thursday the early starts had once again become part of my routine. It was nice seeing the pupils and staff at school, and I discovered the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve as the clock strikes twelve. I had brought back some chocolates and crumpets for the teachers which earned me extra brownie points, although not enough it would seem to make them forget that I didn’t teach on Monday as unfortunately I still have to make up those hours, which means I have a very long and horrible Monday in a few weeks’ time.

This week has consisted of catching up with friends in Bilbao over many long lunches and nights in filled with movies and wine. It was nice going home but it’s now given me more motivation to make the most of the last six months. Bring it on.

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