Yesterday after Catalan class, we took a group trip to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC). As I mentioned, we're going to the Pyrenees this weekend to check out the arte románico. The valleys surrounding the mountains contain original 11th century churches, though most of the artwork has been moved to MNAC and other locations for purposes of preservation. Hence our visit to the Roman art section of the museum yesterday.
After the tour ended, we had the option to stay and explore other parts of the museum. Taking advantage of the fact that our entrance fee had already been paid, Paige and I checked out a temporary exhibit featuring the Spanish Civil War (and World War II) photographs of Robert Capp and Gerda Taro. The pictures were unbelievable — but made me realize how remarkably little I know about what was such an influential time period on Spain today. Good thing I'm taking a class on the Civil War...
Today we had our final Catalan class, complete with a mini exam.
Jo em dic Emmy. Sóc de Nova York. Tinc 20 anys.
I don't think I will ever feel comfortable going up to a stranger and speaking to them in Catalan, but it is nice to be able to somewhat comprehend the signs I see on the Metro.
We also had our final culture and history class today, for which I need to do a three-page paper about... to be determined.
Tomorrow is the last Spanish class, the reason behind today's library session. We have a brief written test, an oral presentation and a three-page paper. Yikes!
Other important lessons I learned today: Spanish cafeterias are not so big on plastic silverware. I was yelled at when I asked if I could use their cutlery on my lunch from home, and so was forced to steal a spoon from the coffee area. Good thing I pre-chopped my salad.
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