A lot of those points could describe being an expat in Spain. I like the Gringo Bingo... Lol
The language immersion is definitely a choice. I used to go to surrounding villages in Andalucía and strike up conversations. Not only did it help with language, but you can learn a lot from locals. I never really got homesick in Spain. I get homesick for Ronda, though.
Nice panorama at the end. It looks so warm!
It is warm. Well, it has been warm. We just started rainy season (it seems) this week, so temps have dropped a little. Like mid 60s or so. ;) I've got to do a better job with the language...both for my practice and getting the kids and husband out. We're looking to find a Spanish church to attend and then they'll at least get Spanish at the Boys and Girls club and church (so twice a week). I need to figure out more!
Jaja, pues.. Te ppuedo escribir en español también. No ayuda mucho con el hablar, pero es buena práctica. Era una sorpresa encontrar una misa en español aquí en Mankato. No lo anticipaba, aunque hay muchos Latinos en la zona. A veces asisto a esa misa.
I've noticed my Spanish getting worse since returning to the USA. Even though I converse with people in Spanish on a daily basis, it's different than being immersed. When I lived in Spain, my English actually atrophied a little.
Enjoy the warm. I'm envious! We're getting "up to six inches of snow" on Sunday.
Did you get a lot of snow today? The winter weather is crazy this year!!
We ended up with about two inches, so I'm grateful. Maybe next weekend's snow won't come!