Friday, September 23, 2011

Orientation Fieldtrip

During our second full week here, we attended a mandatory orientation/welcome to Spain class.  The kids went to a day camp and we sat in class learning the dos & don'ts of living abroad.

One of the days they took us out into the town of Rota to sight see, eat local cuisine and check out the gypsy market.  We walked through the old part of town stopping here and there for a brief history lesson.  We went to a daily fish market, toured the oldest church in town and tasted some pastries...that might not sound good in the same sentence together, but trust me...the pastries were delish!

The harbor

The Fish Market (Cooperativa de pescadores)





The Atlantic...gorgeous!

 This gothic style church was built in the 1500's.  They even let you go into the crypt...we need to come back here to see it, with Luke!


2 comments:

Audra said...

The kids and I were oogling over your fish market pictures. The old church is amazing, too, but the kids were transfixed on the fish eyes!! lol

Trina said...

Wow-I hope that not only does Trent like to catch fish but hope he likes to eat them. Awesome pictures. We will so enjoy reading your blog and seeing your pictures of life in Spain! Take care!

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