Students studying Spanish in Spain enjoyed a great Christmas meal, having the chance, for many, to say their last goodbyes before the Christmas period and learn about how Christmas is celebrated in the countries of their international friends.

The students went to the Albatros restaurant – a favourite in Salamanca – and dined well on a wide selection of rich food.

Students tucking into their Christmas dinner!

Though Christmas is sometimes a sad time for Mester students – it is often the end of their course and so they have to say goodbye to friends they have studied with over the last term, it’s also a great opportunity to travel – with many of our students who have come from far countries, rather than returning home for Christmas, taking advantage of the break to travel to new parts of Spain – especially to the South where the weather won’t be as cold as what we’re experiencing here now in Salamanca.

During the meal the students also could make arrangements to go visiting friends they have made in their own countries – studying Spanish giving them an opportunity to make international contacts and have chances for journeys all through the year!

Waiting for the Christmas food!

When the school re-opens on 4th January there’ll be new faces, as well as old.  All ready to start the Spanish course a new – a brilliant New Year’s resolution to start 2010!

Mester wishes you a very Happy Christmas and looks forward to seeing you in the New Year!