Inter-NOT

So yeah... this internet thing is not going as smoothly as i'd hope, hence why the blog is being neglected. Sorry guys. I'm getting way more used to my host family, and the food isn't as bad as it was at first. I've gotten out and romped around the city a bit and am becoming familiar with which streets go where and so forth. It is a beautiful city with tons of character so i'm excited to take my camera out in the spring when it's warmer and snap some good pictures.

We went on a day trip this past weekend to Aracenea and saw some awesome caves, and of course i was just snapping away with my camera, even though you weren't supposed to. They didn't kick me out though!

The first class, it's an "intensive session" for the 1st 2 weeks of just language, is going well. It's a lot thrown at you all at once but i'm getting used to the accent of the area and understand a lot of what i hear. Speaking on the other hand i still sound like a dumb american but hopefully that will change too. I definately look like the dumb american with my t-shirts (they can never be abandonded) hiking boots in the rain and northface backpack! Either way i'm learning the city and the language and can't wait to start traveling. Morocco and Switzerland are on the top of my list now... and don't worry parents, i won't tell you about skydiving in Switzerland until AFTER i do it :)

I hope everyone enjoyed the superbowl a little extra last night for me because i ddn't get to see it. But to make up, I watched caddyshack on my computer yesterday. Thought i'd make you proud dad.

I'll try and keep you guys more updated than i have but i can't make any promises.

Echo de menos a todos! (That's probably wrong but "i miss you all!")

Elena (my family can't pronounce Erin, so i'm now Elena)