Webby
Sat 2 Sep 2006
Back in Madrid now after a superb week at Valdelavilla, the abanded Spanish village where I have lived in isolation with 40 English and Spanish speakers. It is quite a culture shock being back in a large city now.
We are all pretty exhuasted. Most nights were late affairs in the bar and the English teaching schedule was very intense during the day. It was hard enough for us English speakers let alone the Spaniards who were having to get to grip with a new language!
The more the Spaniards drank the better their English became.
The people were cool and we had a great mix of ages and personalities. It was a shame when we all had to say goodbye yesterday but at least I am able to hang out with a few of the Anglos before leaving Madrid on Monday.
After some persuasion I did a presentation on the Working Nomad idea which seemed to go down well. The word is getting out and anyone who reads the Transitions Abroad magazine from the States will read about WN as well this month.
September 2nd, 2006 at 5:05 pm
Welcome back! So would you recommend the program then? I might want to escape for a week in November and think it sounds like a good idea.
September 2nd, 2006 at 9:52 pm
Sounds like a real good time to me too! I’d love to do something like that on my next trip. I’ve got a Lonely Planet guidebook to Spain on my desk right now. I’d love to hear more of your observations of Madrid.
September 4th, 2006 at 9:03 pm
Highly recommend it. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. Says it all really!
April 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 pm
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