Yesterday we visited Alba de Tormes, a small town just outside of Salamanca. Alba de Tormes is well known for its beautiful handmade cerámica and alfarería, which we were able to see firsthand. We watched as Felipe Pérez used a pottery wheel to effortlessly create water pitchers, plates and vases. Many of us purchased items- the favorite yesterday was the ´canario,´a small whistle that produces a bird call-like sound when you fill the whistle with water. Among other things, we also saw the Castillo Duque de Alba and climbed to the top of one of the towers. There were many STEEP steps but the view at the top was well worth the climb.
Please feel free to follow the link if you would like to read more about Alba de Tormes: http://www.villaalbadetormes.com/
Today is Saturday and class is in session! This evening we will go to visit el Convento de San Esteban & Ieronimus. Tomorrow will be a free day with the host families so that the students can get to know them a little better & see some of their favorite hot spots.
