day 9
day 9
Today started badly on the job front. I had no interviews, appointments or even jobs to apply for. I spent the morning fairly uselessly on the internet before meeting a friend for lunch followed by a free tour around some of the interesting architecture on Passeig de Gracia. Unfortunately we didn’t go inside any of the three buildings, but I’m sure the Spanish practice was good for me and I learnt some themes of modernist architecture. Obviously we took in a Gaudi building, Casa Batllo. We discussed the exterior features for a few minutes, the curves and mosaic style are worth looking at closely, and we were told the building represents the story of George and the dragon. If you use your imagination the tower looks like a sword being thrust into a dragons tail, the bone like columns are ribs, and the rose represents flowers which grew from the dragons blood.
At the Spanish college where we finished he course I was drawn in by adverts for various jobs. I actually telephoned two telesales jobs, but doubt I will ever send my CV to their email addresses. I also sank as low as phoning up about flyering on Las Ramblas, I can go for a trial tomorrow if i want. And the best opportunity was a guy called Trevor who offered 12 euros an hour for people to appear in English Language teaching DVD’s. He came down for an interview there and then, it was all sounding hopeful until he took one look at me and said I was too old. At least he put me on the list.
This evening I met Gonzalo, the newest addition to my flat, and we chatted in the lounge about important issues such as how much the boys smoke, and whether I watch Lost. (I don’t). The room should be available next Wednesday (thank goodness as I don’t have anywhere else to stay).
Tags: barcelona, catalonia, teaching english, TEFL, Travel
