All posts tagged teaching English

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April 21, 2010, 2 Comments

Man, leaving new friends is a bitch.

The second time I had bid farewell (“see you soon”) in three weeks to a group of amazing and beautiful people who became my family in the blink of an eye was no easier than the departure two weeks earlier.

First, it was Valdelavilla. And now, Monfrague. Two completely different programs, two completely different locations. Two completely and breathtakingly different groups of people.

Back to Anglo “reality”

April 12, 2010, 2 Comments

Decompressing is a tough activity following the six days I spent immersed in English ... in a way I never thought possible ... with people I never exp ...

Opening my ears

April 5, 2010, 6 Comments

"Hi," I began. "My name is D. I am originally from just outside of Washington, DC. In my former life, I was a publicist. Now, I am traveling and writi ...

The only English-speaking town in Spain

April 2, 2010, 12 Comments

Tucked into the Soria region of Spain is a little mountain village is Valdelavilla -- a place completely isolated from the rest of the world, where S ...

  • The first Valdelavilla friends
    March 31, 2010, 12 Comments

    Anthony and I were sitting next to each other on the bus. I really wanted nothing more than to just turn on my music, watch the Spanish countryside pass by and eventually close my eyes and sleep. But, that wasn't going to happen. We neede ...