So, this morning we had the test for the last of “B1” sequence of (4) courses, and I’m amazed to report that I got an A-. Whoohoo! Let’s just say that I got lucky with some of my guesses, since … Continue reading
Today is just a quick post, as another 3 weeks have passed since my last German test, and therefore we have another test tomorrow.
For me, the Barcelona Cathedral was a bit different from other Gothic Cathedrals we’ve seen over the years, mainly because the huge wooden choir seats area is smack in the middle of the main part of the church, obstructing the … Continue reading
The Barcelona Cathedral in today’s photos is not officially called “the real Barcelona Cathedral”.
On our last day in Barcelona, we had a vague idea that we might check out one or two small museums, so we headed in their general direction after checking out of the hotel. It was a particularly beautiful day … Continue reading
There we are in Barcelona last Wednesday night, tired after a long day of touring a town in the countryside. We come up out of the underground train stop in Barcelona into the Plaça Catalunya, and the fountains in the … Continue reading
So today in my German class I had to give another 10 minute presentation, which I found out about after we got back from Barcelona. That has, necessarily, taken up most of my time the past few days, and so … Continue reading
As I scramble to finish my class presentation — that I’m giving tomorrow! — I realized I again today wouldn’t have time for a more complete post about Barcelona.
Yesterday in passing I mentioned the idea that Berliner-style doughnuts pretty much disappear from the bakeries here in Germany — and also in the South Tirol region in Italy — during Lent. They made a brief comeback around St. Joseph’s … Continue reading
We’re back from Barcelona, but other commitments today have kept me from even attempting to sort my photos completely, so you’ll need to wait another day or so before the main tales from the journey commence. However, today is Father’s … Continue reading