Day 8 in Cadiz

Today, all of the Mundolengua classes went to the open air market called el mercadillo del piojillo. The market was parallel to the water and was basically one long strip of street venders that seemed to go on for miles. On either side of the street were stands that sold everything you could imagine, from jewelry to clothes to fresh shrimp. Each student had a partner in which to walk around with, take pictures, and complete a worksheet that we had received in class. It was kind of overwhelming, because there were so many people moving through the street, and all the vendors were calling out sales and prices. Everything was pretty inexpensive, causing many of us to buy lots of items. After the market, everyone went home for lunch. While some groups made paella or learned salsa, my group had the afternoon off. I took this time to visit the beautiful shores of Cadiz. After a quick siesta, Liz and I met up with some friends at the school and walked to the beach. It was the perfect day to go, as it wasn’t too hot and there was a great breeze. The rest of the afternoon was spent splashing in the water, relaxing on the sand, and napping on huge beach blankets. After the beach, Liz and I returned to our house for a great homemade dinner. After spending the entire day outside, we stayed in and relaxed with our family.
(Mimi)