Back in the Woo

Well, last few days of term were quite fun - Weds 12th was the MLS xmas party at Madisons. Thurs night was the Carols by candlelight at Jesmond Parish Church, and Fri night was our house xmas party plus Mary, Steve and Siobhan. We had turkey with all the trimmings plus a few extras, cheesy xmas music, crackers, and lots of mulled wine :-)

Sat lunchtime I flew to Gran Can. Arrived at Trini's around half 7 having had to leave a load of stuff at the airport and still pay extra lol. Had dinner with her and David, Soumia, Rosa, Victor and Victor's sister I think. Then, despite being knackered we went out - starting off queueing at Johnnie Walker and then got fed up so went to Veracruz, tried to got to la Floridita, but again there was a huge queue so we went to las Casquitas and got home about half 4. Up 5 hours later to go the Romeria in Aguimes - great fun! Like carnival but in the daytime so you're not tired. Mon, went shopping for a few essentials and sat on las Canteras beach, before meeting Trini for a late lunch and then in the eve we went to her (crap) salsa class! I've told her she should go elsewhere cos its rubbish!

Tues I went into school and said hello to the teachers, two of Lourdes' English classes and one of Trini's French classes. Trini and I met with Vanesa (old flatmate) for lunch and then in the eve we were going to go to the cinema but were shattered so stayed in. Weds I met with Sarah (current lang assistant from UWE out there) and her group of English friends for lunch in McCarthys, and then met Alelandro for a few beers and a drive round the port area. Then Trini and I went out to meet with Rosa and Soumia for dinner before heading out to the camel for a few drinks, getting back at 2. Yesterday I went into school again, mainly to try to practise spanish interpreting with the teachers and have lunch with Trini (and Sofia). Then in the avo went to the beach but it was ridiculously windy so went back to Trini's and fell asleep on the sofa with the dog until Trini got back at 5! We went for a quick coffee (and dog-walk) to San Telmo before I caught la guagua to the airport. Flight was delayed by nearly 3 hours, finally got home at 4.45 this morn. Up 5 hours later for a doc's appt at the hospital. Off xmas shopping after lunch!

Sadly, didnt get to meet up with Jaime, Sam, Kathryn, Rosa or Zenoba - or Raf! Oh well, Id say I did pretty well considering! Trini and Rosa are hopefully gonna come visit me in early Feb.