tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post911867742397933809..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: Walk to the RinconadaLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-85676996263135048962012-02-17T10:55:43.430-08:002012-02-17T10:55:43.430-08:00You'll be surprised by how quickly your Spanis...You'll be surprised by how quickly your Spanish will improve during the time you are there. By week two I'm usually a lot more confident. I was subbing in Spanish earlier this week and realized how rusty I have become. I am envious of your adventures. Maybe i can find an opportunity to speak Spanish in Texas next month?#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-12977150705596901032012-02-16T17:02:39.309-08:002012-02-16T17:02:39.309-08:00Good for you for jumping in there with your Spanis...Good for you for jumping in there with your Spanish. Hope you don't do what I did and ask for soup instead of soap! Having a daughter these past few years who has English as a second language has given me a whole new appreciation for the different meanings resulting from slight alterations in the words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-69077804796348445892012-02-16T08:52:55.475-08:002012-02-16T08:52:55.475-08:00Spanish is such a valuable language to have in thi...Spanish is such a valuable language to have in this changing world. My great-granddaughters even get some advanced education watching "Dora the Explorer"! Even it they don't retain a lot of vocabulary, they still develop an ear for it. Even as a clinic volunteer it comes in handy. Recently a woman with a child in tow came up to me at the lobby desk and urgently asked, "Banyos?". I don't know how I picked up that word, but I was able to quickly guide her to the restrooms. I wish I'd taken Spanish in high school instead of Latin.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-84338293013225463182012-02-16T05:16:53.158-08:002012-02-16T05:16:53.158-08:00It is great you are trying to learn the language i...It is great you are trying to learn the language instead of demanding they understand English as too many tourists do. <br />I'll bet those farms smell delightful.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-86931399009369422542012-02-16T04:37:49.277-08:002012-02-16T04:37:49.277-08:00From what I think I know of you I am certain you w...From what I think I know of you I am certain you will be speaking fluent Spanish on your next trip. What a true gift to the soul it is to immerse yourself in your travel.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-72943530076218088062012-02-15T18:46:24.880-08:002012-02-15T18:46:24.880-08:00I took Spanish in high school, and for one quarter...I took Spanish in high school, and for one quarter in college, but I was never very good at it.<br />In your situation, though, it is a good opportunity to learn it and use it. It sounds like you might be returning.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-55261503582566121912012-02-15T18:03:36.902-08:002012-02-15T18:03:36.902-08:00The rose plantations sound real interesting and fr...The rose plantations sound real interesting and fragrant.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-17002636255221945692012-02-15T17:57:40.344-08:002012-02-15T17:57:40.344-08:00What a lovely gift. Good luck learning Spanish. ...What a lovely gift. Good luck learning Spanish. You are motivated and should do well.Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-17686378080099281172012-02-15T17:21:01.958-08:002012-02-15T17:21:01.958-08:00I was lucky about Spanish: when I was three, we mo...I was lucky about Spanish: when I was three, we moved to Puerto Rico and all my playmates spoke Spanish. By the time we left, I was six and fluent. However, I didn't use it any more, but my "ear" is excellent for Spanish since I once, long ago, knew how to say it right. Now, however, I hear the words and see them in my mind but they don't connect with meaning until long after the moment has passed.<br /><br />I love the language and have occasionally taken it up again. It's gone at the moment, but what you said worked just fine! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-66053756772935101382012-02-15T16:44:50.193-08:002012-02-15T16:44:50.193-08:00Spanish and I have never gotten on well. My stude...Spanish and I have never gotten on well. My students used to laugh when I tried to use it. I really tried to use some Spanish when I was in Mexico the last time, but again, I relied on my Spanish speaking friends. I admire you for trying.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-45358994476942811342012-02-15T15:00:39.126-08:002012-02-15T15:00:39.126-08:00It's great that you're willing to use what...It's great that you're willing to use what Spanish you do know. I can see you learning more every year, and talking up a storm.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.com