Four classes down and nine to go. Week one of classes went by quickly due to the fact that I had to adjust to a new city (Granada), a new family (the Sanchez's), and a new professor (Manuel Mayor). After what seemed like a nine hour bus ride, I arrived in Granada with much anticipation to meet my host mom, who ended up being a tad late coming to pick me up. All in all, the first week has been nothing but a blessing. Señora Elba is one of the nicest people I have met while in Spain and she continues to open up her home to me. I have decided to experience Granada in two different ways: by day and by night. Culturally, Granada is much more easy-going and settled than the capital Madrid. During the day, I have found eateries, the Centro de Lenguas Modernas, and stores around my house. At night, I attempt to interact with local Spaniards and other students studying in Granada. I have interesting conversation with my host family about politics, sports, and food over dinner.
The house of García Lorca in the Huerta de San Vicente was an interesting place to visit while here in Granada. Visiting the house of an influential 20th century writer allowed me to get a better look at the perspective that García Lorca had. His summer residence was simple and allowed for him to focus on his plays, stories, and poems. His forward thinking approach is inevitably what got him killed; however, his death may have triggered awareness for others to have more liberal-reaching views of the world and oppose the fascist party in Spain.
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