Thursday, July 16, 2009

Leave it to the government

Here is a little sample of our life in recent weeks to give you and idea of what things are like here. Every year the country celebrates there independence from Spain on July 28th and 29th. The normal vacation for all of the school, both public and private, is the last week of July and the 1st week of august. That is how it is every year . . . . well this past Friday the government changed the vacation schedule because of the swine flu. Friday we were told end of month exams were being moved to Monday and that exams would take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and the rest of the exams would take place when school started again on August 3rd. Tuesday at school we got a new note at the end of the day stating that there was no school the next day and that classes would recommence the 6th of August if they weren't prolonged any more.

So we have begun our unexpected vacation . . .I have to say that it has only been two days but I am enjoying being with the kids again. They have been really good about hanging out a physical therapy with Christian (his ankle still isn't healed) or at the dentist with me (still finishing up a root canal). My mom should be here next week!! We are looking forward to her visit. Spanish classes are moving along. We are feeling more and more confident all the time.

we would love to hear from all of you - please keep in touch.

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