Field Trip

On Monday I went on a field trip to Barcelona with 1st Bachillerato. I have an extra Spanish Class that is in 1st Bachillerato. So I get to meet students from two different grades. It is fun and interesting to observe their different behaviors.
In our Spanish class the students had just finished reading a book called Nada. It was about a girl named Andrea who moved to Barcelona to study, after the Spanish Civil War. She lived with her extended family and struggled to adapt and grow. The book’s setting takes place in Barcelona. So to better understand and appreciate the novel our teacher took us on a field trip to Barcelona. The majority of 1st Bachillerato went.
My Spanish is now much better, therefore I was able to understand a lot of the presentation the tour guide gave us. We visited the University of Barcelona and some other places that are mentioned in the novel. However, word unfortunately spread that I was an exchange student and the kids that didn’t know me began to fire questions at me to test their English. I mean it was a lot of fun talking to the students, but at some points I was not able to concentrate on the presentation the tour guide was giving. When we took a 20-minute break to eat a bocadillo (sandwich) I was able to talk more calmly to the students. Next thing I knew we were headed back on the train to Sabadell.
It was a great trip. I made a lot of new friends while discovering Barcelona. All I can say is Barcelona is an amazing city and I really want to return.