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The town markets in the Market Square is similar to a Farmers Market back home in Detroit, MI. They have them in most towns here in Spain. There you can find anything from peaches to shoes, pajamas to coats, purses, to bras, etc. I love the town market. Things are usually much cheaper than going to the super market, clothing boutique or shoes stores. Here in Alcasser, the market is every Tuesday and Saturday morning (a lot more often than my old city: Mostoles)

This is an audio recording of a Tuesday night choir rehearsal with the Alcasser Polyphonic Chorale. During my two months stay in this town, I participated in choir, wind symphony and a parade drumline. I had to put my American music degree to use here in Spain!! #WSU #CFPCA #WSUmusic

During my two months living in Alcasser, Valencia I decided to enroll in Spanish at the local adult vocational school. Below is a video clip of me studying for my Spanish class in Alcasser, Valencia at the Adult School. These classes have been very beneficial for me. Since I've started attending classes, my Spanish grammar and pronunciation have greatly improved. My goal is to be able to read a children's chapter book by Christmas 2020. I hope to be able to reach this goal with success!

It was very exciting to see the Pope and hear his message translated into several different languages!! I really enjoyed myself in Italy and hope to go back again someday. Check out the Culture Nuggets podcast episode all about The Vatican: https://anchor.fm/culturenuggets/episodes/The-Little-Holy-Country-egd6f2

Expat Life in Spain  In this video I will be discussing a few important processes such as banking, shopping, natural hair care, nail salons and more. If there is something that you would like to know about that I did not cover, please let me know in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! Use the link below to hear about my "culture shock" experience: https://anchor.fm/culturenuggets/episodes/Culture-Shock-eln2rp

There are 11.2 million people currently living in Brussels, Belgium. 62% of Belgium's population is immigrants. Belgium is the #2 place for immigrants and expats. Here are the top four places in the World people relocate to: 1. Dubai 2. Brussels 3. Ontario 4. Amsterdam * If you could choose to relocate/start over in any place in the world where would it be??????

                                                                                                          Madame Tussauds Museum There were several interactive exhibits here at Madame Tussauds. This was by far my favorite!! I was greeted at the door by a French fashion designer yelling, "Are you the model because you're late now get dressed the crowd is waiting jeez. And I can't believe you showed up in sneakers! Don't forget this year's theme is butterfly magic." https://www.madametussauds.com/amsterdam/