Winding down

Suzy:

A few new pics are up. Link on the left. We're leaving Almeria two weeks from today! It's one of those things that sneaks up and punches you in the throat. I mean, we knew it was coming, it just seems now that the year really sped by.

We're excited to see everyone and chow down. I recently spent a few of my private English classes making brownies with my students. They turned out well; the kids liked them and we had a lot of fun, but nothing's quite like home.

I'd like to take the opportunity to warn everyone that we're not planning on bringing home any souvenirs except a few very small items for our nieces and nephews. So, please don't feel left out. We decided that the rule (that you have to bring souvenirs home for everyone you know when you visit a foreign country) is voided if you live there longer than four months.

Enjoy your last two weekends without Greg and Suzy, cuz we're invading you soon!

Oh! I just realized that it's been a long time since I've posted any insights into the Spanish culture. Well, I learned a new gesture today. When you put your hands in front of you about chest height, palms facing you, and touch all four fingers individually but quickly with your thumb, it means "a lot." A lot of people, a lot of work, a lot of clothes or shoes. We use this gesture in the states to mean "expensive." Knowledge is power!