There is something about traditional flamenco singing that makes me cringe. I realize it is all about passion and expression; however I feel like they are in terrible pain when they sing. Watch below:
I have grown a big appreciation for the dancing and guitar playing. My favorite class so far is my flamenco class at the university. By the way I am astonished that I get to go to class everyday in this building:
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The class is split up into two parts: learning the history and different styles and rhythms of flamenco and the second part practicing. The rhythm is so different from anything I have ever heard. It is so difficult to pick up that I am amazed by the skills of these flamenco dancers and guitarists. Flamenco started in Andalucía and I’m so lucky to be able to learn it and then go out and fully experience the culture of it.
On another note, this past weekend I went to Aracena and Cadiz for Carnaval. Aracena was a great little city that I felt I didn’t get enough time to experience. We first went to a mine close to Aracena. I’m not really sure the point of the tour of the mine. The only great thing was we got to see the only river that is red, el Rio Tinto. In Aracena we saw Gruta de las Maravillas, the most visited caves in Spain. Later that day we ventured back to Sevilla to get ready for Carnaval. We left Sevilla at 8 PM and when we arrived it was one of the craziest things I have ever seen. I dressed up as a zebra for the occasion with a mask and tail. There were thousands of people crammed into one city. I’d like to think of it as a grown up Halloween.
This weekend I’m going on my first overnight trip to Granada. The past few weeks have been packed with trying to plan every trip. Italy was booked last week, today I booked Morocco and Paris is in the works. I’m so excited to start my European travels. I feel like the time here is going so incredibly fast. I could do an entire year here no problem.
I have started to accomplish my list of “85 things that must be done in Sevilla” little by little. I went on an adventure by myself after class yesterday to Plaza de America and to the archeology museum. I spent over 3 hours exploring parts I haven’t seen yet. I got incredibly lost coming home, but the beauty of this city hit me. I always wonder if the beauty and history of Sevilla has become jaded on Sevillians. I hope I don’t get to that point while I’m here.
I’m going to my first play tomorrow with my interest group. The show is called “El Orfelinato” and I’m only hoping for positive things mostly that it doesn’t all go over my head.
Miss all of you!
Besitos,
Elena
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