Hello again. Here are the pictures from last weeks cultural excursion. We went to a city called Bolonia which consisted of an entirely white washed community on the side of a hill that looked out over the aqueduct. At the top of the hill was the ruins of the old castle/fortress. Then we went to an olive oil mill and got to walk around and learn about the process of making different kinds of olive oil. And then... I got to taste it will some freshly baked bread. A nice surprise of fresh local cheese, their home made wine, and some nice prosciutto to help enhance the flavors of the olive oil. They also brought out an amazing tortilla, not the kind that any of you are thinking of. The closest thing I can think of is a quiche but that isn't really right. It is a fluffy egg thing with cheese and potatoes usually. Sometimes they put onions, bell peppers or chiles in it also. No matter what they decide to put in it they are usually quite good but these ones were absolutely amazing. I hope you all can enjoy the pictures without getting to jealous or hungry. LOVE YOU ALL!
Oh... I forgot that I also got to go to a special/private presentation on Flamenco with my culture class on Thursday. It was one of the coolest things I have done so far. I have never felt so much emotion come through a singers voice or the music itself. The guitar player was incredibly talented and the singers voices were like nothing I have ever hear, except for things online, which in no way do the singers justice. I will try to upload a video but it might have to be its own post.
Love,
Rachel
I have been trying to upload pictures for over an hour and this is the only one that cam all the way through. Sorry. I will try to get more up in the next few days.
xoxoxo! G
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