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KIRSTEN LAMB, Manchester, ENGLAND 

To celebrate my 50^th birthday, in January 2006 I decided to return to Granada . Along with eight friends, I arrived in Granada flying out from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (cheap flights on Ryanair ). We all stayed at Rosa’s house which provided the perfect base for an action-packed week-end.

Local shops enabled us to buy provisions for breakfast and wine to get in the mood for the night life. Street parking was easy so no problems parking the hire car we picked up at the airport.

With transport sorted, we were able to take full advantage of the activities available in Granada and its environs. Ballooning over the Alhambra, skiing in the Sierra Nevada, walking in the trenches built by the Republicans in the Civil War. So much history to take in as well as breath-taking views and wonderful photo opportunities. For the after dark activities, we chose to sample a variety of local bars near Rosa’s house enjoying the special Granada tradition of free tapas with your drinks. Saturday evening kicked off in a city centre bar watching Real Madrid versus Cadiz, a hit for the Beckham fans from Manchester. Others in the group were more excited by the opportunity to dance in a salsa bar where having fun seemed more relevant than showing off. Walking back at 3 a.m. to Rosa’s house afterwards was all the more enjoyable given it was late January and no way would we be doing this in Manchester!

I can thoroughly recommend Rosa’s house as a base for visiting Granada in whatever capacity you wish  - my teenage daughter stayed with meals and Spanish lessons arranged. For our group visit, we were independent but with recommendations and contacts. If you want to contact me, here's my email: kirstenlamb@hotmail.com

KEVIN SPREITZ, Kendal, ENGLAND (Collingwood, Ontario, CANADA)

I am a Canadian presently working in the UK . I stayed at Rosa's for the month of April in 2004 - for a long deserved holiday - after seeing her site on the web and reading all the fabulous recommendations. I knew immediately I made the right choice once arrived. I also knew all the recommendations were true! It is truly a second home - clean spacious rooms, a tidy home, reasonable rates, and interesting people, of all ages, coming and going whether for a few days or a few months. Rosa lives on a quiet street, but with the necessary shops and bus stops nearby, and the heart of Granada only a 20 minute walk away. She lets you come and go as you please, but is always ready to help you navigate Granada , or just to have a chat in between sight-seeing. I long to return to Granada soon, and when I do, I won't even bother to investigate elsewhere (and I'm sure she has many many people the same! I have so many memories of this amazing city - the language, the life, and a couple of good friends (visitor's to Rosa's as well!) and Rosa made it that much better. See you again soon, mi amiga! Email me at: kevinspreitz@mac.com

LYNSEY PRESTON, Aberdeen, SCOTLAND

I lived in Rosa´s house for one year (2003-2004) as part of my year abroad from University.  I had an amazing time in the house as Rosa and Simon made me feel very welcome and part of the family.  While staying with Rosa my Spanish improved greatly as we spent most afternoons chatting after lunch, Rosa is a very patient and helpful teacher!  The best thing about staying at Rosa´s was that so many people came to stay from all over the world and I made lots of lovely friends that I still keep in contact with now.  The house is very homely and it has air conditioning and a wireless internet connection throughout.  It is situated not far from the city centre in a friendly neighbourhood and fortunately it is always a little cooler in this part of town!  I have excellent memories of the time I spent at Rosa´s and I know I´ll always have a home to come to when in Granada.  If you want to ask me anything about staying at Rosa´s just send me an e-mail; lyns_rainbow@hotmail.com

 In fact Lynsey did come back and stayed with us in July-August 2006. - Simon

MOHAMMED AFANA, Calandia, PALESTINE

My name is Mohammed Afana and I come from Palestine . I stayed at Rosa’s house for two years when I first moved to Spain . I have very good memories of my stay there; the truth is I would never have left if I hadn’t had to move to continue my studies. Rosa looked after me like a mother and she taught me Spanish at the same time. She is a lovely person, always patient, kind and cheerful.

The house is very nice, quiet and comfortable, with central heating, and close to the centre. The food was great; Rosa is a good cook and made excellent Spanish meals. Simon makes the best pizza in the world and knows Granada very well, so you can learn a lot about the city from him.

While I was there, people from all over the world passed through the house and some of them are now very good friends of mine, we have never lost contact. It’s a very quiet area and the neighbours are very pleasant.

Rosa’s children, Rafa and Celia, are also friends of mine. In fact I am now studying architecture in Seville with Rafa and would like to take this opportunity to say he is a friend for life and thanks for all you have done for me.

If you want to know anything more, you can write to me in English, Spanish, or Arabic. My email is: afaneh2468@hotmail.com. 

 ANDREW RIDLEY, Leeds, ENGLAND

I’m a mature student studying Spanish and German at Leeds University and part of my course is a period of study abroad.  I found Rosa’s website whilst searching for accommodation and I’m so happy that I did.  From the very first moment here I was made to feel part of the family.  Nothing is too much trouble for Rosa and Simon and I have so much freedom, to make myself a drink, to watch television etc. that it really is a ‘home from home’.  My 30 minute walk to my college each day is a necessity in view of the amount of food Rosa gives us. Without the exercise I would be going home as freight!

Perhaps the most important advantage of being here is the opportunity to speak Spanish.  There are 3 other students in the house and we spend hours around the table after the mid-day or evening meal talking about anything and everything in Spanish.  Rosa is a mine of information and having been a teacher of Spanish she intuitively knows what we are trying to say and can always answer our questions about grammar and as Simon is English, he can clarify things for us if we get really stuck.  I’ve spoken to other students who live with Spanish families and they eat in separate rooms, so I consider myself fortunate to be here with Rosa and Simon and can recommend the experience to any visitor to Granada, especially students of Spanish.  

If you need to know more, please feel free to contact me at andyridley@yahoo.com

 DIMITRI HARRIS, Jonesboro Arkansas, USA

My stay at Rosa 's house was the best. There are always interesting people from all over the world to eat and talk with. The late night conversations over coffee with Rosa and everyone are great fun. Her family is very nice and helpful with everything from speaking Spanish to where to go in Granada. Granada is a beautiful city with lots to do and the center of it all is just a short walk from Rosa's house. I stayed for three months and had to go back for three more. I visit rosa every year because it's great fun, interesting, and will always be memorable. meech151@hotmail.com

SOL LEWIS, Aberystwyth, WALES

My name's Sol and I live in mid Wales. From September 2000 to May 2001 I was in Granada as part of my Spanish degree at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. I wanted to spend my year abroad living with a Spanish family, but I also wanted to keep my independence and be able to have my husband come and visit me at any time. A friend gave me Simon and Rosa's email address and everything happened from there.
I didn't know what to expect, but Simon and Rosa and the family were extremely welcoming and I felt at home immediately. Simon was able to recommend a place for me to study Spanish, and life slipped into a happy
routine very quickly. The house atmosphere was comfortable and there were always lots of people staying there - students like me or tourists passing through. I also enjoyed the fact that I could choose either to be alone in my room studying, etc. or upstairs in the lounge relaxing with the family or visitors. And I was able to practise speaking Spanish every day of the week.
As for Granada (as well as the stunning Alhambra Palace and the old town, etc.) it really is a party town. The university is large and, as well as a great number of foreign students, there are also lots of tourists - young and
old - there to have a good time. One drawback as a Spanish language student is that it is very easy to end up speaking English all the time, but that is really up to the individual. In addition, public transport is excellent and
it is easy to escape to the mountains or the coast, or other areas of Spain.
All in all, it is well worth considering homestay accommodation with Simon and Rosa, and also spending time in this beautiful area of Spain.   HuwaSol@aol.com

GENE MEDINA & Family, Washington State, USA

Leslie, Matt, Ben and I want to thank you, Rosa, Celia, and Rafa for your generous hospitality during our recent stay (April 1999) at your home. We had a wonderful visit and truly appreciated your hospitality and orientation to the wonderful city of Granada.  We appreciated the opportunities to have both private time and social time during our stay. You suggestions and advice truly helped enhance our visit.  Whether it was information about the bus passes or ideas for great tapas bars and restaurants we all benefited.  Thanks again for your patience with a full house and your hospitality. Our week in Granada at your home ranks high in the outstanding family adventures we have had. Sincerely, Gene Medina. Please pass on our greetings to Goyo and Joel.  From:
 gmedina@olympus.net   (Gene Medina)

 PAT DISKIN, Bolton, Lancashire UK

You know I’m really glad I took the time to write down all we did whilst I was in Granada because there was just so much.  Your web page says you include “a cultural outing of your choice”.  I had made up my mind that I’d ask to go to the Huerta de San Vicente if it wasn’t miles outside of Granada.  I was euphoric the whole time I was there.  From the first night in the Albaicín,  then the day at the merendero to Monday and my first lesson and visit to the Huerta and on into the centre of Granada and then Viznar.  Well,  I won’t recount it all blow by blow,  but every day there was something new and exciting to do and see,  I just could not believe my good fortune.  I cannot express adequately my thanks to both yourself and Rosa.  It was a perfect holiday with wonderfully kind hosts that I’ll always remember.Very many sincere thanks for making my stay so memorable.
Pat,  6  September 1999
pjd1@bolton.ac.uk

ANDREA FEHLER, London, Ontario CANADA

I stayed with Simon and Rosa for three and a half months in the summer of 1998.  I am a Spanish student at a Canadian university and I had decided to take some summer classes at the University of Granada.  My professors suggested to me that I try to live with a family during my time in Granada so as to improve my conversational Spanish.  I found Simon and Rosa's web site and decided to stay there.  From the minute I walked in the door I felt immediately comfortable at thier house.  I was
amazed at how quickly I felt like part of the family.  You can go shopping with Rosa, go to the beach on the weekend with everyone, stay up late after dinner and watch Ally McBeal dubbed into Spanish...  Rafa and Celia are great.  They were tolerant of my many questions about idiomatic phrases and Rafa taught me some words I doubt I would have otherwise learned!  Anyway, my Spanish improved tenfold, I came home feeling extremely confident in my abilities.  If I ever go back to Spain, their house will be the first stop on my itinerary.  I have recommended their house to everyone I know going to Spain and will continue to do so.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, I'd be more than happy to help out: ajfehler@hotmail.com

MIKE LOCKE, Reigate, Surrey UK

I had always wanted to see Granada, especially after reading Ian Gibson's books about Granada and Lorca. I am also a rather mature student of Spanish and wanted to improve my conversational skills. I was very pleased to find Simon and Rosa's page on the Internet, as it seemed an excellent opportunity to combine the two. So, in November 1997 I left my family at home and went to Granada. It was a memorable week: Simon, Rosa and the children immediately made me feel at home and I was able to explore the delightful city of Granada on my own or with Simon's knowledgeable guidance. The combination of formal lessons and family conversations gave me a new ability and confidence in my spoken Spanish.
I would be happy to elaborate further; e-mail Mike.Locke@BTinternet.com
(Mike came back for another week in November 1998. And passed his Spanish A-Level exam the following summer.)

JIM and DANE BUTTON, Springfield, Virginia, USA

Thanks for everything this summer (1998). Dane had a terrific time--and learned a lot of Spanish. We also appreciate the time you took to show us the Alhambra--and Christopher will come back just to eat at the cafe in the hills--it was terrific.
Dane had such a good experience he wants to come back.
Email: James_Button@ed.gov

BIRTHE GAWINSKI, Esbjerg, DENMARK

I spent 5 weeks in Granada in the spring of 1998 to teach at the University. I wanted to stay in a private home, and I was very lucky to find Rosa and Simon on the Internet. I enjoyed my stay in their home very much, so much that I returned there for two months  from October to December (1998). They are very nice and open and you feel at home at once. If you want to contact me, this is my e-mail address: birthe_gawinski@yahoo.com

(Birthe visited us again in November 2003.)

ULF WICKBOM, Stockholm, SWEDEN

Thank you very much for your hospitality and your pleasant guiding in Granada. I found the Gibson book on Lorca`s Granada in a bookstore in Sevilla. It made the flight home quite agreeable. A Merry Christmas to you and your nice family,
ulf wickbom (December, 2000)

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MARIE BAUDOIN, St. Etienne, FRANCIA

En enero y febrero de 2003 debia hacer unas practicas de dos meses en  la ciudad de Granada y no concocia nada de la ciudad. Encontré en un sitio web la direccion de la casa de Simon y Rosa y como no tenia mucho tiempo para encontrar un alojamiento, decidi reservar mi habitacion alli y fue un periodo extraordinario. Fue como una segunda familia para mi porque no conocia a nadie alli y fue una estancia maravillosa. Aconsejo la casa y si quiere consejos o mas informacion, puede escribirme a la siguiente direccion :
titoune_42@yahoo.fr
Ha una buen estancia en Granada con Rosa y Simon

 DAVIDE FRANCESCHINI, Venecia, ITALIA

Me quedé en la casa de Simon y Rosa durante las Navidades (1998) y lo pasé fenomenal. Desde el primer momento me encontré como en mi casa y conocí a mucha gente. Me llevo muy bién con los hijos y estando con ellos mi español mejoró muchisimo. Siempre que vuelvo a Granada me quedo allí.
Si quieres saber más, puedes contactarme en: bigcat_21@hotmail.com

CARLOS MARRA, La Plata, ARGENTINA

He pasado 6 meses durante la primavera y el verano 1998 en Granada, viviendo como huésped en la "Casa de Rosa". A los naturales encantos que posée esta maravillosa ciudad, debo sumarles el placer de haber conocido a Rosa y a Simon quienes convertieron mi estadia en un verdadero placer, el cual es aún mayor, compartiendo la vida hogareña junto a sus amigos y sus hijos: Rafa y Celia. Los dueños de casa son dos personas cálidas y amigables, constantemente dedicadas a atender con amabilidad y eficiente simpatía cada inquietud y cada necesidad que sus huéspedes puedan tener. Ellos inspiran muy rapidamente confianza y amistad, y sin dudas, su acogedora casa en el tranquilo Zaidín es el sitio de elección para vivir en el seno de una familia, que desde ahora, echaré mucho de menos. Recomiendo ampliame: camarra@isis.unlp.edu.ar
nte esta casa en su paso por Granada.
Si deseara más detalles, puede contactarme en

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MARTIN GRÄSEL, Erlangen , DEUTSCHLAND

Granada ist ein wunderschöne Stadt. Die Spanier sagen, dass sie einen verzaubert. Mit der Alhambra, der wunderschönen Altstadt, seinen lebenslustigen Menschen, seien Tapasbars und  über 300 Sonnentagen im Jahr ist dies der ideale Ort Spanisch zu lernen. Vor einigen Jahren kam ich nach Granada, um dort Spanisch zu lernen. Nach nur einem halben Jahr konnte ich mich problemlos mit allen Leuten auf Spanisch unterhalten, was nur meiner Lehrerin Rosa zu verdanken war. Es ist ein riesiger Vorteil im Haus der Lehrerin zu wohnen, da man neben des normalen Unterrichts auch das Leben in einer spanischen Familie kennen lernt. Am meisten habe ich durch die täglichen Gespräche außerhalb des normalen Unterrichts profitiert. Rosa besitzt dafür durch ihre Universitätsausbildung und ihr Einfühlungsvermögen die idealen Voaussetzungen. Für alle, die Spanisch lernen wollen oder ihre Kenntnisse erweitern wollen, kann ich Granada mit einem Aufenthalt bei Rosa empfehlen.

Für weitere Informationen stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung: E-Mail: 66martip@web.de Tel.: 09131/ 817230

HELENE WEIß, München, DEUTSCHLAND

Mein Aufenthalt zuhause bei Rosa und Simon war super!! Ich hatte nämlich schon 2 Jahre in der Schule und in der Uni spanische Grammatik und ein paar Vokabeln gepaukt, was nicht hieß, daß ich mit der Sprache auch etwas anfangen konnte. Also entschloß ich, ich müßte mal nach Spanien reisen, um Spanisch SPRECHEN und VERSTEHEN zu lernen.Ein Freund half mir, mich bei der Universität Granada für 2 Sommerkurse anzumelden. Bloß das mit der günstigen Unterkunft stellte sich als Problem heraus.
Nun ja, durch Zufall stieß ich auf das Beste, was mir hätte passieren können--die Webpage von Rosa und Simon. Ich mietete mich für einen Monat (im Sommer 2003) ein, und kann definitiv sagen: ich hatte wahnsinnig viel Spaß und habe das Spanische eigentlich spielend gelernt. Zur gleichen Zeit wie ich lebten dort nämlich Mohammed, der dort schon eine Weile wohnte, um Spanisch zum Studieren zu lernen, und Jason, ein Amerikaner der ebenfalls schon einmal da war und auch fließend Spanisch sprach.
Wir gehörten alle einer Generation an, und man kann sich denken: 2 flotte Jungs, ein flottes Mädchen: wir hatten jede Menge Spaß, haben Party gemacht, rumgealbert, viel gelacht, uns auch manchmal gestritten. Das pure Leben eben! Kein Wunder, daß die sprachliche Barriere da schnell aufgehoben ist!
Ich hoffe man erkennt durch meine Beschreibung, wie ungezwungen und natürlich das Leben in dem Haus vonstatten geht. Man schaut gemeinsam Fern wenn man Lust dazu hat, spielt mit Martin oder Blanca, den Katzen, nimmt gemeinsam die Mahlzeiten ein und lernt dabei das normale Leben auf Spanisch kennen. Sehr interessant und zu empfehlen!
Und wenn man mal einen Tag keine Lust auf Leute hat, dann geht man in sein Zimmer und macht die Tür zu. So einfach! Wirklich völlig unproblematisch!Das Haus steckt aber sonst voller Leben, weil immer wieder neue Menschen aus anderen Ländern auftauchen, oder auch von 2 Häuserecken weiter; einfach mal so zur Tür herein.
Bei Rosa und Simon ist wirklich jeder willkommen!                              Helene.Weiss@t-online.de

HERBERT EIBACH & RENATE GRIMM, München, DEUTSCHLAND

 Rosa’s und Simon’s homepage fand ich im Internet und entschloss mich während meines Sprachurlaubs (Sommer 2000) dort zu bleiben. Ich wollte diese Zeit mit einer spanischen Familie verbringen. Die zwei Wochen mit ihnen habe ich sehr genossen, es war eine tolle, offene Atmosphäre mit internationalen Flair (es waren noch zwei andere Sprachstudenten dort) und Familienanschluß.
- Herbert.
Von Herbert’s begeisterten Erzählungen überzeugt, buchte ich ein Zimmer im Oktober 2000 bei Rosa und Simon (Sprachurlaub). Und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Ich fand eine aufgeschlossene, lustige, sympathische Familie, die mir auch gerne einige Sonderwünsche erfüllte – ich war zu der Zeit im 6. Monat schwanger. Wir haben uns bei Euch sehr wohl gefühlt – Danke Rosa und Simon.
- Renate.
"Renate Grimm":  renategrimm@hotmail.com

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NADINE, FRANCE

Vous souhaitez aller à Grenade, visiter cette superbe ville ainsi que l’Alhambra et profiter pendant quelque temps du doux climat de l’Andalousie ? Voici une adresse à retenir : la maison de Rosa. Vous y serez accueillis par une charmante dame, toujours souriante et prête à vous aider. Une grande maison où des personnes de diverses nationalités logées dans des chambres privatives se côtoient et se retrouvent autour d’un repas amical et joyeux. Proche du centre ville, desservie  par les autobus, à côté d’un centre commercial, cette étape se trouve dans un quartier résidentiel calme et reposant.

Ne manquez pas de contacter Rosa, avec laquelle des liens d’amitié ne manqueront pas de se tisser, comme ce fut le cas pour moi.

Pones tu direccion,  tu n° de telephono y puedes monstrar algunas fotos de las personas que han vivido en tu casa.

Mon adresse email est robde@wanadoo.fr

 LAURENCE, FRANCE

J'ai effectué un semestre d'études (Erasmus) à Granada en 2008 et je peux vous assurer que Simon et Rosa ne sont pas étrangers au succès de mon séjour. Grace à leur gentillesse et à leur dévouement, j'ai très vite réussi à m'intégrer et ainsi à profiter de mon passage en andalousie au maximum!! Rosa et Simon sont des gens ouverts qui n'hésitent pas à vous donner un coup de main ou des conseils avisés. Ils sont un des meilleurs souvenirs de mon séjour. Si vous voulez plus de détails sur le bon déroulement de mon expérience, n'hésitez pas à me contacter en m'écrivant à l'adresse suivante: sabrina_moretti@hotmail.fr Je suis toute disposée à répondre à vos questions! 

ESTHER FRANZIN, Chamonix, FRANCE

Mon nom est  Esther Franzin et j'ai eu la chance de faire un stage de trois mois à Grenade et d'habiter chez Rosa pendant tout ce temps et j'en garde un très très bon souvenir.
L'accueil est très chaleureux et à tout moment je me suis sentie comme en famille. L'ambiance de la maison est gaie et détendue et tout à fait tranquile et sans bruit, car la maison est située dans une petite rue à environ 15 minutes à pieds du centre ville et à côté de l'arrêt de bus.
Rosa est très attentive et très serviciale avec ses hôtes et entre eux il y a presque toujours une ambiance très amicale.  Ce qui fait que la plupart de ceux qui sont passés par la maison de Rosa, aiment y retourner dès qu'ils en ont l'occasion.
En plus, Grenade offre tout plein d'activitées culturelles de tout genre et l'ambiance générale de la ville est particulièrement vivante.
Si vous voulez en savoir plus, n'hésitez pas à m'écrire,  je serais très contente de vous renseigner, voici mon adresse el. : franzin@iram.es

RENÉ-CHARLES HIRT, Antibes, FRANCE

Je suis René-Charles Hirt, j’habite Antibes au bord de « Mare Nostrum »comme disaient les Romains. En 1998 je décidais de visiter Fuente Vaqueros à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de la naissance de Federico García Lorca. En surfant sur le Net à la recherche de renseignements sur Grenade et Lorca, je rencontrais Simon. Simon, est « enlorquecido » comme moi, la définition est de Rosa et elle correspond tout à fait à ce que nous sommes : des fous de Lorca .

Grâce à Simon, j’ai découvert, puis adoré Grenade, et surtout, rencontré un ami. J’ai aussi appris un foule de choses sur l’Andalousie, Grenade et Lorca bien entendu.

Si vous souhaitez apprendre ou perfectionner votre espagnol, connaître ou approfondir vos connaissances sur Federico Garcia Lorca, allez à la « casa de Rosa y de Simon ».

Dans un atmosphère de chaude amitié, vous y trouverez un « Melting Pot » d’amoureux de la langue espagnole, de Lorca, de Grenade, de toutes les origines. Vous partagerez votre repas aussi bien avec un colonel en retraite d’Hawaï, un inspecteur de police anglais, une étudiante de Munich ou un retraité français qui vient se tremper dans l’atmosphère de Grenade où le vent vous apporte à chaque instant, l’écho de vers immortels de Federico García Lorca…

« Se ven desde las barandas,

por el monte , monte, monte,

mulos y sombras de mulos

cargados de girasoles. »

Adresse E-mail : rhirt@voila.fr  

VERONIQUE VIDEAUX, Strasbourg, FRANCE

Durant l'été 2001, j'ai effectué mon stage professionnel au Palais des Congrès de Grenade. C'est de cette facon que j'ai découvert la "Casa de Rosa" et je dois dire que j'y ai passé 3 mois formidables. Rosa et Simon sont des personnes très agréables, ouvertes et accueillantes. Dès mon arrivée, je me suis tout de suite sentie à l'aise dans cette famille et grâce à eux j'ai pu apprécier le mélange des cultures et coutumes internationales. Je conseille à tous ceux qui veulent vivre une aventure type "Auberge espagnole" de loger chez Simon et Rosa car je ne le regrette pas du tout et je n'attends qu'une seule chose c'est de pouvoir retourner à Grenade le plus vite possible. Et pour ne rien gâcher, la ville et les Andalous sont tout simplement merveilleux. Adresse E-mail : vero.videaux@metelec.fr

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 ODDNY YSTANES, Voss, NORWAY

Jeg studerer spanskgrunnfag ved Nettspansk, ett nettstudium ved Universitetet i Bergen, og var i Granada i februar 2003 for å få praktisert spansk muntlig. Jeg var der bare en uke, men vel hjemme igjen hadde jeg både mer energi til studiene og større selvtillit når det gjaldt å snakke spansk. Jeg reiste til Granada aleine, fordi jeg mente det ville være en bra måte å lære å snakke spansk på. Jeg hadde vært i byen før og tok bussen til huset i Calle Ecuador der jeg ble mottatt på slik måte at jeg slappet av, om ikke fra første stund, så i alle fall fra første måltid. Maten ble servert på kjøkkenet, og rundt bordet var det ungdommer fra flere land og som snakket spansk på ulike nivå, og det var ikke flaut å være nesten 50 år og den som kunne minst. Hver dag hadde jeg to timene kurs med Rosa. Disse timene var både nyttige og morsomme. Jeg ville først å fremst ha trening i å snakke spansk og jeg fikk snakket mye, om Spania, spansk kultur og språk, om Norge og norsk kultur, om filmer om bøker om politikk og om mye mer. Rosa er en dame med mye kunnskap og hun er veldig nysgjerrig på alt som er norsk. Simon tok meg med på en kulturtur til den andre siden av Sierra Nevada, til dalen La Alpujarra og til de gamle maurerlandsbyene Pampaneira, Bubión og Capileira. En nydelig tur. Den dagen snakket vi engelsk, men Simon beherske også spansk, og om det kniper så kan han litt norsk også. Jeg hadde bare anledning til å være en uke, dessverre, men jeg har planer om å reise tilbake til høsten. Vil du vite mer så ta kontakt med: Oddny.Ystanes@broadpark.no 

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 ANABEL INGLES, Londres, INGLATERRA

Passei tres meses muito agradaveis na casa da Rosa, durante o Verao de 2005. Quando cheguei a Granada nao conhecia ninguem mas fui imediatamente bem recebida pela Rosa e pelas outras pessoas que estavam a passar uma temporada na casa.
Na casa da Rosa senti-me como se estivesse na minha propria casa pois tive liberdade para fazer o que me apetecia sem ter que pedir permissao. Tambem podemos entrar e sair quando nos apetece. A casa esta bem localizada, cerca de 10 minutes de autocarro do centro de Granada onde fica localizado o Centro de Lenguas Modernas da Universidade de Granada. Os transportes publicos em Granada funcionam bastante bem e ate tarde.
Granada e uma cidade muito bonita e muito intersante a nivel historico, onde continua bem visivel a influencia de varios povos que ao longo do tempo habitaram a cidade. Em Granada ha tambem bastantes eventos culturais, espectaculos de flamenco etc.
Em relacao a casa da Rosa, depois de um longo dia na universidade e a passear pela cidade e optimo regressar a casa da Rosa, ja que ela e uma pessoa bastante simpatica que gosta bastante de sentar-se a mesa com todos nos a conversar, assim os jantares sao bastante divertidos. A Rosa e tambem professora de espanhol, e ajudou-me bastante sempre que eu tive alguma duvida a nivel linguistico.
Portanto, se gostas de viajar nao percas a oportunidade de conhecer Granada e na casa da Rosa encontraras um ambiente muito familiar.

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