Not Your Normal Market

What's in Paella? Or Gazpacho? You don't know? Well, then you better ask the cook. She'll tell you.



And where do you find these ingredients? Well, you'll have to check out the market. That's where all the locals go. And what about prices? One man has tomatoes for 1.50 a kilo, but they cost less at the stand next door. Only the stand next door has more expensive onions, and you want the best deal possible. Looks like you'll have to shop around.



Can't find the mejillones (mussels)? That's ok, we'll make another pass through the fish section.



Having the city as our backdrop for our classroom helps make class time go by and enriches instruction by making what's being learned more real. Today, we saw the market for the first time--what a site! Many people crowded into the building, getting their groceries for the day. Patrons shouting "Buy mine! They're cheaper!" It was truly a learning experience for all our students, and I hope they return on their own.














We had a treat last night as we saw the last act of the Cadiz Folklore Dance festival, an act from Dublin, Ireland. Stirring music along with powerful and graceful dancers entertained us at the Santa Catalina Castle. I think everyone's favorite dancer, though, was the young man seen here below with our students. He was spectacular, and definately stole the show!