Growing up, there was a gated community across the street from my own called «Costa del Sol.» For most of my life, when I heard this name, I pictured cookie-cutter houses on a prim golf course green where my mom would drop me off at a friend’s house. This weekend, however, I got to experience the real deal right here in Andalucia, and I must say I much prefer the rocky Mediterranean landscapes.
Malaga capital with the best travel partner in the world!
My school in Jerez, Colegio Albariza, is both a colegio concertado and a cooperativa. I was a bit confused by these terms when I first arrived, but I’ve since learned to distinguish these two.
A colegio concertado is essentially what we would call a «charter school» back home. It is a hybrid of a private and public school, taking the best from both. The school is mainly private, but receives some public funding and follows certain government ordinances (class size, school calendar, etc).
Albariza is also a cooperativa, which means it is run entirely by its very own teachers and parents. The same professors who are responsible for educating the students must also oversee any fiscal or structural matters within the school, and each person has a variety of roles. For example, this year’s director is also a primary teacher.
The students enjoying Sport Day, La Jornada Deportiva. I’m going to miss this place!
Wow. Today marks exactly one month left in Spain. Seven months ago I boarded a plane to what would be one of the great adventures of my life. And that is exactly what it has been.
Aceite oliva, cebolla, sal, patatas, huevo, y todo tu amor…
The goal is to eat as many as possible until I am absolutely sick of them and never want to see another one again.
Challenge accepted.
Una Cubanita en Cádiz 