Bingo, Cadiz, and Fun with the Girls!

Well, first off, I have lots to update in only 20 minutes. So I am going to give a brief overview of the events of the past week, and then later, when I'm able to post pictures, I will do a more detailed blog of each thing if necessary.

Last Thursday (and these pictures are already up on Facebook, by the way: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2028090&id=152001486&l=215c5ba19b) we went and played bingo with the old men at the senior center/nursing home. It was so much fun! There was this one old man who reminded me a lot of my dad, and another who wouldn't stop kissing my cheeks and grabbing my face and telling me how pretty and funny I was. I can't wait to go back again next month!

Friday was a special day in Sevilla: La Noche Larga (The Long Night) which happens once a year. All the museums are open for free until 3 AM and have tons of concerts and special performances. A group of us went to the Museo de Carruajes (Carriage Museum) near our house and watched a performance of belly dancing. It was very.....um....festive. :-) Afterwards we decided to go out to a cafe before heading home. (Side note: night life in Sevilla is crazy. People are out walking their babies in strollers until like 2 AM. It's like they're all nocturnal here! haha) As I was standing there in the cafe, I heard the most awful attempt at Spanish and looked over to see this American guy about our age attempting to communicate with an old Spanish guy. I couldn't help but let out a little chuckle, which the guy heard, and after he finished with the old man proceeded to come over to our group. He was quite drunk, but his story was very interesting. I don't really have any experience entertaining drunk college students, nor do I see myself having a future in it, but while I was talking with him for the next couple hours, I felt quite peaceful, and it was like Jesus was assuring me that this is what He would have done. I made it home in one piece by 1:30 AM, and got a little sleep before waking early on Saturday.

Saturday we went to the beach in Cadiz via train. It was a gorgeous beach with big waves and people surfing and sand like flour. It was an absolutely beautiful day, and I will post pictures the next time I get a chance.

Sunday and Monday were uneventful. Yesterday I went shopping at the mall on the othe side of the city and bought a cute scarf. I'm excited for it to get colder so I can wear it!

Today Lisa and I are going to visit a friend of our friends Aaron and Lynette Musser who lives in a little town outside of Sevilla. I'm sure stories and pictures will follow.

This weekend is the Portugal trip. Beaches in Portugal all weekend long, and lots of studying because the two days right after we get back are our first exams. :-/

Time for class now, but I'm glad I could give you some sort of update. :-)

Blessings,
Katie