Flamenco and Beach Time

Yesterday's optional afternoon activity consisted of flamenco classes. The classes were at the same academy whose students performed Friday night (a great show, I might add!) at the local concert hall.

The teacher was wonderful, leading the students in several numbers without getting into the nitty gritty of the particular steps. They followed along quite well! Tomorrow they will have another class. I'm sorry I'll miss it, as I'll be on my way to Rome to meet up with another SPI group!

I had a chance to listen in on their conversation classes this morning - one class was talking about food, and the other was playing a game of 20 questions. (hence the piece of paper on their foreheads below!)

This afternoon I accompanied many students across the bay to Somo, to a less crowded beach than those here in Santander. Everyone enjoyed the quick boat ride (20 minutes?) and the less hectic beach!

I'm sad to leave this group behind - they have been a lot of fun! The students that depart this weekend wish they could stay for more time, too. Now that they've had a small glimpse of Spain, I know they'll be back!