Hello Everyone,
I joined a gym here a while ago. I first joined "Virgin Active Health Club", it's the same company as Virgin Airlines, Mobile, etc. It is a really nice gym and I really enjoyed going. I went just about everyday. But, it was pretty expensive. It cost 65 Euros a months which is about $85 a month. I've since switched to "Metropolitan Health Club and Spa", it is just as good as the other gym, even a bit more comfortable. It is closer to my school, bus stop, over looks the big park in Zaragoza, and you get towels to use everyday which is nice because I don't have to bring one with me. Also, it costs 52 Euros a month which is about $67 a month. So far the new gym is going well although I'm still getting adjusted to it. If you're interested, you can check out the gym's websites below.
Until next time, Brian
Metropolitan Health Club and Spa
Virgin Active Health Club
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Alicia's Car
Hello Everyone,
I don't remember the exact but I have a funny story that I want to share. One day after school, I went to meet my host mom Marta at her car in the parking lot after school and my drawing teacher was there in her car in which the battery had died. I'm not exactly sure how it works but with stick-shift cars if you get it moving and pop the clutch the right way, it'll jump start the car. So, my host mom Marta and I kept pushing Alicia's car in the parking lot while she was inside trying to start it. When we ran out of room, we pushed the car back in the other direction and started over. We repeated this about 10 times but we were unsuccessful. Alicia eventually called for help but I though it was a funny story. It reminded me of the movie "Little Miss Sunshine" when the family would always have to pushed their Volkswagen Microbus to get it started and then would run to jump in the side door.
Until next time, Brian
I don't remember the exact but I have a funny story that I want to share. One day after school, I went to meet my host mom Marta at her car in the parking lot after school and my drawing teacher was there in her car in which the battery had died. I'm not exactly sure how it works but with stick-shift cars if you get it moving and pop the clutch the right way, it'll jump start the car. So, my host mom Marta and I kept pushing Alicia's car in the parking lot while she was inside trying to start it. When we ran out of room, we pushed the car back in the other direction and started over. We repeated this about 10 times but we were unsuccessful. Alicia eventually called for help but I though it was a funny story. It reminded me of the movie "Little Miss Sunshine" when the family would always have to pushed their Volkswagen Microbus to get it started and then would run to jump in the side door.
Until next time, Brian
Gallocanta
Hello Everyone,
Now that I'm on break from school I hope that I will finally get my blog up to date! On November 12th, 2011, I went with the other exchange students Maggie and Joe and Joe's host dad who is the director of the park service of our province of Aragon to Gallocanta. It's a huge lagoon about an hour and a half away from Zaragoza. It's part of the national park service. It's famous because everyday at sunset you can see 30,000 cranes migrating and landing in the lagoon! It was quite a sight (and sound!) to hear! It was a very interesting and enjoyable day! I hope you enjoy the pictures below!
Until next time, Brian
Photo Credit: Maggie (I didn't have my camera)
Now that I'm on break from school I hope that I will finally get my blog up to date! On November 12th, 2011, I went with the other exchange students Maggie and Joe and Joe's host dad who is the director of the park service of our province of Aragon to Gallocanta. It's a huge lagoon about an hour and a half away from Zaragoza. It's part of the national park service. It's famous because everyday at sunset you can see 30,000 cranes migrating and landing in the lagoon! It was quite a sight (and sound!) to hear! It was a very interesting and enjoyable day! I hope you enjoy the pictures below!
Until next time, Brian
Photo Credit: Maggie (I didn't have my camera)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Scouts
Hello Everyone,
I have so much to share with you all and I'm really backewd up with my blog posts, I hope to get them up to date soon! I joined a scout troop here about 2 months ago and I'm really enjoying it although it is very different than Boy Scouts in the US. In Spain, there aren't Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Scouts is co-ed with boys and girls together. It is also much more informal than Boy Scouts back home. Our meetings consist of just hanging out and eating lunch or dinner, or watching a movie. But, there are others events throughout the year such as volunteer projects and campouts. You also don't have to complete requirements to obtain rnk in the troop. The scouts are ranked only by age. I'm really glad I joined because its fun and I'm getting to know some more people. I'm going on a camping trip during Christmas break with scouts. We are going camping in the Pyrennes Mountains in the north of Spain from December 26th through the 29th. I'm really exciting. I even have my class 'B' uniform and neckerchief from back home to wear that my parents sent to me. Although I don't have my equipment such as my framepack, sleeping bag, etc., the troop has extras that they offered me. I'm really excited!
Until next time, Brian
I have so much to share with you all and I'm really backewd up with my blog posts, I hope to get them up to date soon! I joined a scout troop here about 2 months ago and I'm really enjoying it although it is very different than Boy Scouts in the US. In Spain, there aren't Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Scouts is co-ed with boys and girls together. It is also much more informal than Boy Scouts back home. Our meetings consist of just hanging out and eating lunch or dinner, or watching a movie. But, there are others events throughout the year such as volunteer projects and campouts. You also don't have to complete requirements to obtain rnk in the troop. The scouts are ranked only by age. I'm really glad I joined because its fun and I'm getting to know some more people. I'm going on a camping trip during Christmas break with scouts. We are going camping in the Pyrennes Mountains in the north of Spain from December 26th through the 29th. I'm really exciting. I even have my class 'B' uniform and neckerchief from back home to wear that my parents sent to me. Although I don't have my equipment such as my framepack, sleeping bag, etc., the troop has extras that they offered me. I'm really excited!
Until next time, Brian
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