Going to Toledo and Getting a Job!

Yesterday, I went to Toledo on a SLU trip.  It was beautiful.  We went on a walking tour around the city and got to see one of El Greco's famous paintings, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.  This painting was on a "pre-test" that I took for my art history class last Wednesday.  I am excited that I was actually able to see it in person!  After our tour, we were able to explore the city.  We stopped in the shops and ate lunch at a pizzeria--I know it wasn't very Spanish of us, but it was absolutely delicious.  (I think I will miss Roberto's pizza the most).

Cathedral

The view of Toledo from the our scenic bus tour.

Posing with the roommates.

By the time we returned home, I was completely wiped out and then remembered that I actually have to go to class this week!

Today, I went to class and met the family that I will be tutoring this semester.  Their names are Luis, Juan, and Anna (10, 8, and 5).  They live in a beautiful apartment and are very serious about studying.  Their apartment is not a long walk from mine.  I was very impressed with their English.  I was a little nervous about taking on a job, but the kids are absolutely adorable and are very fun!  I will look forward to seeing them every week.  It will keep me busy.  Luis is actually following this blog.  He is very interested in computers and one of the first things he showed me was his blog.

We just ate moussaka for dinner.  Moussaka is a traditional Bulgarian dish with meat, potatoes, and egg.  It is very tasty and I remember eating it on my trip to Bulgaria.  Annie, the housekeeper, is from Bulgaria.  Because Gabby works every day, Annie prepares many of the dishes and cleans the house.  I haven't had a bad meal yet from Gabby or Annie!  Miss you all.  If you give me your address, I will send you a postcard!