How the time
is flying!
A lot has
happened in the last month. Nathan finished his choir project in Germany and Tunisia. We
made a brief and unexpected trip to the United States for a family funeral. And
amidst Spain’s extravagant preparations for Holy Week, we packed up the
apartment, had farewell visits with friends here, and then left for Chile!
To be more
accurate, Nathan left for Chile and I am currently leaving… Nathan has been in
Chile for the last week and a half and I am writing this blog post from the
airport in Madrid while I await my flight :)
Chile Choir Project
Nathan has
reported that the project in Chile has been fantastic so far. The music-making
is at a very high level, and he has been enjoying getting to know new friends
and contacts. Most of the people in the choir are Spanish-speaking, and many
are from Chile. From the sounds of it, we have several invitations from his new
friends to stay for a night or two in their homes while we travel in Chile.
Spanish Colds
One thing I
have NOT been enjoying in Spain, is my apparent susceptibility to colds and
flus here. Maybe the strains they have here are different than in Canada? I don’t
know, but I have spent way more time sick here than I have in years! Definitely
an unromantic aspect of living abroad! This last week I was suffering from
another wicked cold, but I am thankful that my health has returned just in time
for my flight to Chile!
Surprise Party
Our friends
very sweetly threw us a goodbye party. Our friend Loli had been organizing a
night for the 3 of us to get together, and due to my cold and a bicycle trip we
were trying to plan, it was not easy for her to drag out a commitment to a
specific date and time. However, when we walked into the café/bar and saw a big
group of our friends, we suddenly understood why Loli had been so aggressively
insistent that we hurry up and confirm our plans :) We feel so blessed to have
met so many wonderful people here.
Next Plans
We will be
spending the next 3 weeks or so in Chile, and then we will fly back to Spain.
Our time in Spain isn’t over, but our time living in Granada has come to an
end.
Only a few
days after we return to Spain, we will welcome Nathan’s family who are coming
to visit us :) We are looking forward to spending a couple of weeks with them
and introducing them to Spain!
Following
the McDonald family visit, we will start our long-awaited bike trip, first
destination Galicia!
I will try
to write again soon, especially as I have many photos to share of Holy Week. La
Semana Santa in Spain is super intense. But I will save my stories to go along
with the photos :)
Wishing you
a blessed Easter!
Candyce
Candyce
