Intercambio
Nov 20th, 2013 by willmarks
On Tuesday, I had an intercambio session, my fourth in what may be a long series. Here’s how it works: on a local website, I post a simple bio including my level of Spanish speaking ability and my native tongue. Then I search the site for people who want to trade Spanish for English (rather than Spanish for French, etc.). Actually, there has been no need for me to spend time searching, with English speakers in high demand—I receive a request each day. Yesterday’s setting was across the street from the Sagrada Familia; try to ignore the scaffolding as, after all, it may be there until completion, estimated to be in 2026. It felt pretty good to enjoy a cup of high quality Spanish coffee in front of this unfinished masterpiece.
And, just when I thought life couldn’t get any better, I strolled by this wonderful pastelería on my way home.
