Until I decided to learn Spanish like crazy, I was seriously one of those underachieving language lovers that couldn’t completely grasp what was going on in my own neighborhood. I will admit it. I happen to be one of those individuals who could appreciate and admire other cultures, but never get involved. Read more…

I know there are several ways to teach yourself Spanish, and that some come a bit more highly recommended than others. Growing up in a city where cultures merged, it was impossible for me not to pick up on the language. However, just like any other absorption method of learning I ended up mixing dialects and making the occasional pronunciation error. And please, don’t ask me to conjugate a verb! Read more…

The first time I went to Spain it was to run with those bulls in Pamplona. When I came out of hospital two months later I had the photos in my camera developed. This was the last one I took apparently! Read more…