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@abroadperspective2018
Yesterday's visit to the Royal Palace left us in awe. Such spacious surroundings and amazing vantage points throughout the courtyard and royal rooms. Check out some of our pics. (Sorry that we don't have too many; photos were not permitted in several parts of the palace)
Student Perspectives!
Hola from Madrid! Today on our blog, three of our international travelers share a bit about our experiences with you - disfruta!
Hello! Today I will be explaining our DCPS Study Abroad trip and specifically our cooking class in Salamanca, Spain. This was such a fun opportunity that kept us entertained. We learned two dishes that originated in Spain - paella & tortilla española! We created two teams and worked together to make a delicious lunch. Check out the pictures below! - Talia Fleet, Eliot-Hine MS
Yesterday afternoon, we took a tour on a train around the city of Salamanca. One of the first sights we saw was San Polo’s Hotel. Although not originally a hotel, it was very intriguing to learn that San Polo’s remains were buried tehre. We also got to see the Torre del Clavero, the last remaining piece of an old castle of the same name. Along the way, we rode by a 1st century Roman bridge. Then, we got to see the Statue of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish explorer often credited with being the first European to discover the Americas. To conclude our train trip, we saw the Shell House, known in Spanish as La Casa de las Conchas, that was created in the 15th century. It is given this name due to the bricks having large shells on them. - Khalil Somerville
Hasta luego!
Ladies and gentlemen... Top chefs of Salamanca! Today we had an amazing time preparing Paella and other cool dishes. Do you think Gordon Ramsey would approve??? Student perspective piece- coming soon!
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We wrapped up Day 2 with an exciting Flamenco dance, where we learned the rumba. The steps were a little complicated, but with practice we were all Flamenco dancing machines!
Pre-Flamenco!
Learning our dance!
After an exhilarating dance lesson, we were all tired and hungry, so we headed to our host families for a traditional Spanish lunch (and a siesta!) After lunch, we got to explore the city of Salamanca and learned more about the University of Salamanca - one of the oldest universities in Europe! We also learned about the legend of the frog - that if you find a frog on campus, you’re guaranteed to pass all your exams! If only that legend also existed in DC...
Khalil, Noah, and Ike with their house mother, Maria
After a great tour through the city of Salamanca, we hit the Plaza Mayor and met up with our host families para cenar y dormir!
Today, Day 3, we had the joy of taking over the DCPS Instagram. Check out @dcpublicschools to see all of the fun we had today exploring the walled city of Avila!
Tomorrow, we’re off to class again - nosotros necesitamos practicar mucho - and afterwards we’re going to practice being Top Chefs. Paella, torta de papas y creme brûlée - our stomachs are already growling!
Nos vemos mañana!
El primer día de clases
What many students expected during today’s first lesson...
VS. What students actually experienced on day 1...
“I like my Spanish class a lot!”- Naomi
“Let me show you how to conjugate verbs.”- Johnae
“My spanish teacher gave us homework. I need to taste a coke while I’m here in Spain” - Princess
It’s always refreshing to have a student share their love of learning with everyone they come in contact with. That’s exactly what 8th graders demonstrated today. As students engaged in their first Spanish class abroad, they applied their love of the language in today’s conversations surrounding food, dance and much more.
Flamenco recap coming soon...
Learn beyond books... SEE THE WORLD!
From Customs to Castles: -DCPS vs España-
Nearly 8 hours, 3 1/2 movies, and 1 uncomfortable aisle seat later, our crew arrived safely in the beautiful country of España. After some boarding pass bargaining, it’s pretty safe to say most people got to sit where they wanted.*cough cough Not Ms. Ervin*. We also ran into some DCPS HS students who were traveling to Spain as well.
We spent an eternity in the Customs line but our smiles and patience earned us a stamp in the books! After collecting our bags, we were greeted by our wonderful World Strides tour directors- Carmen & Rodrigo, who helped us exchange our dollars into euros. We began our excursion on a motorcoach, heading to the city of Segovia.
In Segovia, we visited the Roman Aqueduct, learning of its legends and impact on the city. We also explored former synagogues and cathedrals, where we learned of the religious evolution presence in Segovia. As you can see, we made time to take in some of the beautiful architecture, people, lessons and fresh air.
Alcázar de Segovia was definitely a highlight. We experienced a lesson in royalty from our tour guide, Maria, who shared information about the Kings and Queens who lived in this epic fortress overlooking the plains of Spain.
To say that we were tired after this tour, would be an understatement. Many of us had been up for 24 hours and walked a lot after getting off of the plane. There were several pairs of tired legs, and more than enough growling stomachs in our group; so much so that our tour guide had to speak up at times. Our next stop was at a restaurant for a spectacular lunch in town.
Gazpacho soup, Bolognese Pasta, Cod Fish, Roasted Pork, Triple Layer chocolate cake were some of our menu options for lunch. We were STUFFED halfway through our meal. In fact, a few of us couldn’t wait to return for our siesta, so we took one right at the table. Sorry! :-(
After our siesta, the one at the table and on the bus ride back, we anxiously awaited our host families. As we pulled up, we saw them on the steps of the university, waiting to greet us with hugs, kisses and open arms! What a group of warm and inviting women. We waved goodbye to one another, ready to get settled into our home away from home. (Those stories we’ll share with you tomorrow)
It’s a long day, and we’re turning in early. We look forward to sharing our next day of adventures with you and everyone else following our journey. Don’t forget to follow our blog, like and share it with others.
¡Hasta Luego!
Departure to Dulles
Ladies and Gents, It's finally here! Our departure day for a week long adventure to España. Some students are all smiles, while a few are already asleep. The most important thing is that EVERYONE here is safe and super excited about our long plane ride overseas. Don't forget to follow our journey and share it with everyone back home. We'll be sure to keep you posted 😊😊😊
Congratulations to all of the students who have applied for their passports. You are one step closer to traveling abroad! Send us a picture of when you receive your passports so that we can post them on social media!
¡Bienvenidos!
We are proud to share with you, our travel blog for DC Global Ed’s journey to Spain! With this blog, not only will you be able to receive updates before our trip, but you can experience Spain with us while we are abroad as well as reactions from travelers upon our return.
8th grade scholars were selected from middle schools all throughout the District of Columbia, to indulge in an awesome Language Immersion experience in Spain this summer.
Stay tuned for virtual introductions, photos, trip updates and much more!
Adios