Learning Spanish

In 1985 I went to Spain to study Spanish. I enjoyed my time touring a few countries in Europe before settling down to study in Salamanca, Spain. I loved walking to classes each morning, passing by Lladró shops, through the Plaza Mayor, past the cathedral, and ending up at the University of Salamanca. Nobody can forget the Plaza. The Plaza Mayor is a great place to sit and enjoy the sights, have a drink, chat with friends, read or whatever. The waiters never ask you to leave. What a great place to watch the world go by.

My Spanish was not very good at first, but over time I learned not to ask for jamón de polvo (powdered ham), but rather jabón de polvo (powdered soap). I wish I would have just learned how to say detergente (detergent). That would have saved me some embarrassment.