Festivities 🎉❤️🥞

I thought I would write a blog to talk about some recent festivities I’ve experienced; some Spanish and some from my own country. 🇪🇸🇬🇧

Firstly, there was Valentine’s Day 💖💗❤️🌸 I was very excited to be in Spain this year to see how you all celebrate it. I particularly loved the celebrations you had at school, as in the UK it isn’t such a big thing. I think it’s a wonderful idea to send something small as a sign of appreciation or just to let somebody know you’re thinking about them. We underestimate the power of a kind word or a small gift, it really does have the power to change somebody’s day, week or even life. We never know how much we could help somebody. We all need to be reminded that we are great people sometimes it that we are doing a good job. It was lovely to see you receive flowers or cards on the day, love really was in the air. I was also lucky enough to receive some things and I’m very grateful for those, I’ll never forget it. Thank you 🌸❤️ sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most, it’s the thought that counts. 

Also, talking about love and Valentine’s Day, i would like to thank all of you that featured in our very own video about love. You should all be really proud of yourselves 

After Valentine’s Day, it was time for a traditional English festivity... Pancake day 🥞🥞😋 one of my personal favourites because who doesn’t want an excuse to eat pancakes all day. We celebrate pancake day as a way to begin lent. Traditionally people would make pancakes to use up all the eggs, flour and milk before lent starts. Nowadays, it’s more of a trend to eat pancakes. This year my housemate and I made pancakes here in Spain. The best thing about pancakes is that you can choose the topping, although a Personal favourite of mine is Nutella and strawberry’s. I also was able to make pancakes with the aula específica. We made traditional English pancakes (thinner than the American ones and thicker than a crepe, in case you’re wondering the difference). These are eaten with lemon juice and sugar. We had great fun making them and even more fun eating them 🤤

Last but not least, as I write this, I’m on the way back from Cádiz Carnival. This was something I had planned to go to last year but unfortunately couldn’t... it has been worth the wait. We don’t really have anything similar back home, so it’s been really interesting to see. I loved all the street performances that popped up in random corners and the floats parading around the streets. It really has felt like being in a movie. The atmosphere was really alive in every nook and cranny. I would definitely go again, and I especially enjoyed it being with 3 friends from home. Another perk was being able to dress up in fancy dress like a child again. Spain, you keep getting better and better. I’m very grateful to be surrounded by such a bubbly and rich culture. Also being in Cádiz I enjoyed being able to take advantage of the beach. It really does feel like summer already... let’s hope I don’t start to burn soon.

 

Above all, it’s been a great few weeks of enjoying many special celebrations. Other than celebrations, I’m really lucky to be enjoying time with the new friends I’ve made here and spain really does feel like my home. I’m now looking forward to St Patrick’s day. ☘️