Comments about the recent Spain trip...

Here is one comment posted by a student who took part in the recent Sevilla Tour 2006:

"My trip to Sevilla, Spain was most memorable and I am glad that I went. The comradeship of all the other girls and the sights of Spain will not be forgotten - from the tapas bars, the Sevillanas bars, the flamenco shows, the long walks (which turned out to be long) since I found the way without reading the map. I found out that knowing some Spanish turned out to be very helpful but the next time I would make sure my Spanish is more fluent. The Plaza, the bull ring, the stores and the people (including the flambouyant ex bull fighter Antonio that we met through Fiona) all added to the flavour of Sevilla. The intensive flamenco dance lessons we got with Felipe Mato was also very beneficial. I realized how great a dancer I could become if I practised like that every day. I am glad I had the opportunity to go!!"

Sylvia
(Sevilla Flamenco Tour participant, 2007)

Going to Costa Rica

I will be in Costa Rica for the next couple of weeks! We will arriving in San Jose and then travelling onward to Parque Manuel Antonio, Monteverde Cloud Forest & Santa Elena, Volcano El Arenal and finally we will spend a few days in Tamarindo where a close friend is getting married. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to go! Adventure stories and pictures to be posted shortly....

Isn't he cute?!!? (pictures courtey of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve). www.monteverdeinfo.com

More pictures from Spain!

La Moneta bailando....

Below are some great group shots that Liane just sent! This is all of us at El Monte after an amazing guitar concert by guitarist Miguel Angel Cortes with guest singer Arcangel...

We didn't expect Arcangel to be there and we were blown away!!

This picture was taken the first night that the group arrived, I can't believe they were all up for going out after travelling such a long way - but here we are in Santa Cruz.

Posing in the photo below with us is Pablo, a guitarist at La Carboneria. Liane was very bold & got his CD AND a picture! :-)

New updates on the trip to Spain Verano (summer) 2007. The dates are:

Arrival July 22, starting class July 23 - August 4. Departure August 5. Jerez de la Frontera, Southern Spain.

On the weekend we will have excursions to the beach, but you could even go each day if you like it is so close!! Other optional excursions will include a trip to Sevilla, the Royal Equestrian School, the Cathedral and a Sherry Bodgea. Instructors to choose from include Belen Maya, Angel Munoz among others...

Let me know if you are thinking about joining us at this time & I will send you more info so you can decide!

Composting

If you're interested in learning about composting, there is a free workshop hosted by Clean Calgary www.cleancalgary.org on Sat March 17, 1:30-3 pm. Call (403) 221.3942 to reserve a spot & for more info....