Last Saturday took a journey to Segovia, an old town north of Madrid about 65 miles. Segiovia was settled more than 200 years ago by the Romans. In fact they built a huge aqueduct that survives today. After came visograds, muslims, jews and of course catholics. Nowadays it is beautiful and has many old cathedrals, a great castle and restaurants that serve baby suckling pig pig roasted in an oven. Delicious!
Thursday, October 30
Segovia
El sábado pasado tuvo un excursión a Segovia, un pueblo viejo, norte de Madrid casi 100 km. Segovia fue colocado mas que 2000 anos, hasta el tiempo de los Romanos. De hecho construyeron un grandisimo aquaducto que sobreviviendo hoy. Después han venido los visogrados, arabes, judíos y claro que si los católicos. Actualmente es muy bonito y tuvo mucho catedrales viejas, un gran castil y restaurantes que han servido la especialidad el cochinillo, un cerdo de teta cocinando al horno - Que Rico!!
Last Saturday took a journey to Segovia, an old town north of Madrid about 65 miles. Segiovia was settled more than 200 years ago by the Romans. In fact they built a huge aqueduct that survives today. After came visograds, muslims, jews and of course catholics. Nowadays it is beautiful and has many old cathedrals, a great castle and restaurants that serve baby suckling pig pig roasted in an oven. Delicious!









Last Saturday took a journey to Segovia, an old town north of Madrid about 65 miles. Segiovia was settled more than 200 years ago by the Romans. In fact they built a huge aqueduct that survives today. After came visograds, muslims, jews and of course catholics. Nowadays it is beautiful and has many old cathedrals, a great castle and restaurants that serve baby suckling pig pig roasted in an oven. Delicious!
Thursday, October 23
Dar un paseo acerca mi apartamento \\ Taking a walk close to my apartment
The day before yesterday I took a walk in the areas and neighborhoods south of apartment. In the plaza Santa Ana, a few blocks from the start of the walk, is a statue of Federico Garcia Lorca. He was a a poet and playwright from the 20th centrury. Assassinated by the Franco's government during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, for his afinity to the group "Popular Front" as well as being openly Gay.
The next photo is of a very interesting concept, a hotel for cats!
In the next block there is a neighborhood called Lavapies. The skin of the population here is more black or brown than typical in Madrid. The people here came to Spain from Africa, Turkey and the Middle East. Often Lavapies is the first place immigrants will live in Spain. Many Jews lived in Lavapies prior to their expulsion from Spain in 1492. The next photo is of an old building called Lavapies School.
Spain has more than 2174 miles of coastline, more than all of the other countries in continental Europe. You are able to appreciate the variety and quanity of fish and seafood at its markets. Next I visited a public market with many private owner-operators, typical of of the markets in each neighborhood. In this photo there are many types of small fish for sale.
I arrived at another neighborhood called Embajadores, one that is populated by the middle class and contains many private and interestign businesses. Here is a bakery called "La Sorianita" (Sorian is another region in Spain in Castille-La Mancha) - I liked the logo which was old-fashioned and friendly and all of the cakes and breads appeared fresh
Close to the bakery there was a pharmacy typical to Spain. A old lady was sleeping asleep in the front. The poor thing appeared to have a broken arm.
For my dinner that night, I purchased spring onions, yellow peppers and plums for desert.
The last neighborhood was called "Delicias" and here was a public clinic for Health Madrid" In Spain all people have health care including immigrants with no money. I agree with Barack Obama and believe that health care is a right and hope change happens in the months and years ahead of us in the USA.
Wednesday, October 22
La profesora y sobrinita / The profesor and the grand niece


En mi primera semana a elemadrid (mi escuela), tuve las lecciones privadas con Belen. Esta semana tiene un profesora nueva se llama María. Ambos tienen habilidades excelente de escucha y son muy interesantes para charlar y presentar las temas gramática, conversación, cultura de España y Madrid. Ellas les aventajan – específicamente relacionado a mis retos de pensando y hablando en español.
También tengo dos mas profesoras se llaman Lola y Conchita. Ellas son totalidad asombrosas. Puedo a hablar sobre ellas en mi blog muy pronto!
Una cosa mas interesante de Belen que ella aparecer muy similar de la hija de mi sobrina Jenny - se llama Naomi. Que piensas?
In my first week at elemadrid (my school) I had my private lessons with Belen. This week I have another professor named Maria. Both have excellent capabilities at listening, and are very interesting for chatting and presenting topics like grammar, conversation and the culture of Spain and Madrid. They excel specially in areas where I am challenged in thinking and speaking in Spanish.
I have two other professors, Lola and Conchita who are both totally amazing. I will speak about them in my blog very soon!
One thing very interesting is that Belen appears very similar to the daughter of my niece Jenny (my great niece) – Naomi. What do you think?
Tuesday, October 21
El escurreplatos // The dishdraining closet
En España tuvieron un invención increíble no tenemos en EE.UU. Ese es un secador para los platos en un armario arriba de la silla, se llama "el escurreplatos". Después lavarse los platos, poseyó los en la bandeja, el agua de los platos, vasos y tazo cayó abajo entre de la silla.
Cuando el puerto están cerrado, aparece como de un barqueño normal.
In Spain they have an incredible invention that we don't have in the United States. It is a dryer for dishes, in a closet above the sink, called "el esscureplatos". After washing the dishes, you place then on the tray and the water from the plates, cups and glaesses falls in the sink.
When the door is closed it appears just like a normal cabinet.
Friday, October 17
El Metro que quiesiran tener todos \\ The Metro that evreyone had wanted to have ..
De acuerdo porque la sistema increíble, barato, fácil a usar y siempre una estación dentro un paseo de cinco minutos.
I agree because it is an incredible system, cheap, easy to use, and always a station within a five minute walk.
Tuesday, October 14
El menú del día // Today's menu
Asturias esta en norte de España y bien conocido por alimentos simples y tradicionales.
This evening I cooked my first dinner in my apartment. The menu started with spinach salad with peas, spring onions, olives, tomato and red pepper. After Morcilla (blood sausage from Asturias) with onion and garlic. Asturias is in the north part of Spain and it is known for its traditional, simple food products.

Sevilla en Madrid // Seville in Madrid
Seville is the most important city in Andalusia (in the south of Spain). When I decide to take the metro to school, I enter the metro system at the Seville station!
Monday, October 13
Metropolis
Afuera mi apartamento // Outside my apartment
Esta foto es de la calle de mi apartamento. El calle se llama "Príncipe". La calle esta en el barrio Centro. Hay muchos bares, restaurantes, tiendas y mucho gente mirando las planas que nunca!
This photo is outside my apartment on "Calle Principe" or Prince Street. Located in the center - it has many bars, restaurants and more people viewing their maps than I have ever seen anywhere!
Ninguna manzana para la maestra - No apple for teacher
Hoy fue el primer día de clases en Madrid! // Today was my first day of classes in Madrid!
Ahora tengo mucho sueno y no puedo concentrarse mas. // I am very tired and will not able to concentrate anymore
Voy a escribir mas y post fotos mu pronto! // I will write more and post photos soon!
xo Jay
Ahora tengo mucho sueno y no puedo concentrarse mas. // I am very tired and will not able to concentrate anymore
Voy a escribir mas y post fotos mu pronto! // I will write more and post photos soon!
xo Jay
Wednesday, October 8
Dos dias para salir / Two days to departure
Solo tengo dos días a mí vuelo a Paris y Madrid. Mañana necesito a comprar panteones, camisas y uno o dos suéteres
Only two days until mi flights to Paris and Madrid! Tomorrow I need to buy pants, shirts and one or two sweaters.
Only two days until mi flights to Paris and Madrid! Tomorrow I need to buy pants, shirts and one or two sweaters.
Saturday, October 4
Six days before departure - Seis días antes de la salida
My friends & family,
In six days I will be off to Spain for two months of language and cultural study. I am excited about what the future will bring - in Spain and beyond. \\ So that you can experience this journey alongside me, I will record my adventures, observations and challenges through this blog. Also I figure it will be great practice for me to write in both English and Spanish. \\ The name of the blog is "La mala educación de Jay" to honor Pedro Almodovar, my favorite film director. Through his wonderful movies I began my experience enjoying Spain so it seems fitting to play on the title of one of them. \\ Here is the preview for his movie “Bad Education” - ENJOY!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2B5RL7fQQ
Big hugs \\ Jay
Para mis amigos y familia
En seis días iré a España por dos meses para estudiar el lenguaje y la culturala. Estoy ansioso sobre lo que traerá el futuro - en España y más allá. // De modo que usted es puedan experimentar este viaje junto a mí, Registraré mis aventuras, observaciones y desafíos a través de este blog. También calculo que será gran práctica para mi escriban en inglés y español.
El nombre del blog es "La mala educación de Jay" " para honrar Pedro Almodovar, mi director preferido. Atraves de sus películas maravillosas comencé a experminatar y gozar de España, entonces que el titulo de mi blog cabe para jugar en el título de una de ellos. // ¡Aquí está la inspección previo para su película "mala educación"
- disfruten!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2B5RL7fQQ
Muchos abrasos // Jay
In six days I will be off to Spain for two months of language and cultural study. I am excited about what the future will bring - in Spain and beyond. \\ So that you can experience this journey alongside me, I will record my adventures, observations and challenges through this blog. Also I figure it will be great practice for me to write in both English and Spanish. \\ The name of the blog is "La mala educación de Jay" to honor Pedro Almodovar, my favorite film director. Through his wonderful movies I began my experience enjoying Spain so it seems fitting to play on the title of one of them. \\ Here is the preview for his movie “Bad Education” - ENJOY!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2B5RL7fQQ
Big hugs \\ Jay
Para mis amigos y familia
En seis días iré a España por dos meses para estudiar el lenguaje y la culturala. Estoy ansioso sobre lo que traerá el futuro - en España y más allá. // De modo que usted es puedan experimentar este viaje junto a mí, Registraré mis aventuras, observaciones y desafíos a través de este blog. También calculo que será gran práctica para mi escriban en inglés y español.
El nombre del blog es "La mala educación de Jay" " para honrar Pedro Almodovar, mi director preferido. Atraves de sus películas maravillosas comencé a experminatar y gozar de España, entonces que el titulo de mi blog cabe para jugar en el título de una de ellos. // ¡Aquí está la inspección previo para su película "mala educación"
- disfruten!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2B5RL7fQQ
Muchos abrasos // Jay
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