Fatima!
Hello Everyone!
I'm going to Fatima tomorrow and I'm really excited! I know it'll be the coolest place I've been so far. We're going to fly to Lisbon tomorrow morning and go to Fatima for a day trip on Saturday. It's about an hour away from Lisbon by bus. Then we'll come home on Sunday.
Last night I went to a free film class here at the school. The movie we watched was really strange. It's called "Viridiana." It was made in the 70s, but when Franco saw it he banned it and had all copies of it burned. There was a copy of it sent to the Cannes Film Festival, though, so it was preserved. It was about this nun who visited her uncle and he was in love with her and tried to marry her, but she left and then he hung himself. Then the nun's cousin came to take care of his father's house. The nun came back and took in some poor people, but they ended up trashing her uncle's house. There was a lot of sexual themes in it. It was just really really weird. I didn't understand a lot of the dialogue, but I got the gist. It was interesting though.
They're offering a free class starting next week so that the new teachers can practice. It's from 3:30 to 5:30 on Monday-Thursday. It's a 3 week class, but I'll only be here for 2 weeks of it. It's going to be kind of a review class. I don't really want to sit in a classroom for 2 more hours a day, but if I have the opportunity to learn more for free, I'm going to take it. I'm sure it'll be worthwhile.
We're still planning our Paris and Rome trips. If you have any advice as to can't-miss places or smart ways to travel, please let me know! Have a great weekend, :) Michelle
posted by Michelle at 11:53 PM
3 Comments:
Mmm... I want to go to Lisbon.
Free class! That's a good thing!
I saw Viridiana on the shelf at Blockbuster, I think... It looked good. I'm always checking out Spanish language films. I own quite a few and TCU has a foreign film night quite frequently that I go to. All of them that I've seen have sexual themes... a lot of sexual themes.
I'm glad to see you're still having a good time!
7:36 AM
Michelley, you should keep in mind that there are people who haven't yet seen the Viridiana and you've totally spilled the story. Now, along with the dumpsters, I can cross this off my list. :o) (just kiddin' sweet pea!)
Am so excited for you to go to Fatima...I know you've wanted to do that and I'm sure you'll have an amazing time.
We are heading to Austin this weekend to see all the kiddos. Am really looking forward to the quick getaway.
Love you! Can't wait to hear more!
Jennifer
8:17 AM
Michelle,
When you go to the Louvre in Paris, enter via the Metro subway entrance -- not the Pyramid courtyard entrance. Much shorter lines that way.
Get a copy of a Rick Steves' travel book (don't know how you will do this), he has a suggested tour through the Louvre that is just right.
Check out the Cathedral St Chapelle, which is about two blocks west from Notre Dame. I think it is more interesting inside. The stained glass is very impressive.
Of course, the Eiffel Tower is worth a visit. If the weather is nice you will have a nice view of the city.
Be sure to have lunch in a sidewalk cafe. Can't recommend one, they are all great.
Bon appétit!
Bob
1:25 PM
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