December 13 - Photography Show

Today after school, in place of the normal cultural activity, we had a reception.  A few of the students had submitted photos for a photo show with the theme Sevilla Surprise.  I entered a photo of a small green oasis in one of the city parks.  There was a prize (which I did not win).  But, as is usually the case with the cultural activities, the primary purpose was to learn some things about the city and practice listening and speaking Spanish.  Today, also had the extra bonus food.  Also, one student had a birthday - so we had a chance to sing in Spanish as well.  (Fun fact, the young woman whose photo won was also the birthday student.)

After the party, I met up with Albert, Rachel, and Taylor.  They spent some time at the Real Alcazar and then at a pizza restaurant for lunch.  There was a film crew shooting a scene on the corner where we crossed paths - they were an Italian crew, but I don't know what they were filming (TV, movie, commercial,...?)

We walked home and dropped Albert off so that he could do his run and get some work done.  Meanwhile we walked over to the mall and checked out a number stores - ending with the grocery store.  There were some nice decorations.  I tried to get a photo with Rachel and Taylor and the lit star at the front of the mall, but it was not exactly a success.

When we got home, it was time to get dinner, then head out for a quick gelato, and finally time to do some Spanish.