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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Visiting Spain to Practice Spanish Language - Pamplona, Zaragoza and Barcelona





Pamplona

The Historical Center is surrounded by medieval walls.

Pamplona tour https://youtu.be/84va2cGeJys YouTube

Baroque Town Hall,

Address: Plaza Consistorial, Pamplona

To see the interior, tourists must request a guided tour by appointment.

City Hall and Plaza Consistorial (hallway) Mo-Fr: 8:00-20:00 I Sa, Su & P.H.: closed Plaza Consistorial s/n +34 948 420 640 www.pamplona.es/turismo/ayuntamientoyplazaconsistorial  

Santa María la Real Cathedral and Cathedral Museum Opened for cultural visits Monday - Saturday and for worship every morning and Sunday.

Go up to the top of the cathedral's bell towers.

Mo-Sa: 10:30-19:00 (last entry 18:00); Su & P.H.: Closed Ascent to the tower & visit to the bell-ringer's quarters, Mo-Sa: 11:15 (limited number of visitors) General guided visit. Mo-Sa: noon (limited number of visitors) C/Curia s/n €5/ Groups, pensioners and youth card holders, €4€/ children 7-13 & pilgrims, €3 +34 948 212 594 www.catedraldepamplona.com

Iglesia San Saturnino

Address: 21 Calle Ansoleaga, Pamplona

Just steps away from the Plaza Consistorial, this 13th-century monument is one of Pamplona's most noteworthy historic churches. 

San Saturnino / San Cernin Church Mo-Sa: 9:30-12:00 / 18:00-19:30 Su & PH: 10:00-13:30 / 18:00- 19:30 C/Ansoleaga, 4. C/SanSaturnino Free

+34 948 221 194 www.iglesiasansaturnino.com

It is open to the public for cultural visits and worship every day. Mass is celebrated here several times daily.

Palacio de Navarra

Monday through Friday till 3:30 pm

This splendid 19th-century neoclassical palace is open to the public for guided tours

Plaza del Castillo (visit Café IrunyaHemingway’s favorite spot)

Address: Avenida del Ejército, Pamplona

It is open to the public for visits Tuesday through Saturday and on Sunday mornings.

The Vuelta del Castillo Park is open to the public every day.

Museo de Navarra

Address: Calle de Santo Domingo, Pamplona

(Marqué)s de San Adrián painting by Francisco Goya)

Tu-Sa: 9:30-14:00 / 17:00-19:00 Su & PH and from 8 to 14/07: 11:00-14:00 I Mo, 6 & 7/07: closed “A Cartography Of Imaginaries and Critical Landscapes” by Javier Villarreal Armendariz until 4/09 “The Days” by Javier Muro until 12/03/2023 Group visits: +34 848 426 493 C/Santo Domingo s/n €2/ Concessions €1 Sa evening & Su morning: free

+34 848 426 493 www.museodenavarra.navarra.es

Iglesia de San Nicolás

Address: 15 Calle de San Miguel, Pamplona

It was built in the 12th century. Mass is celebrated here daily.

Mo-Sa: 9:30-12:30 / 18:00-20:30 Su & PH: 9:30-14:00 / 18:30-20:30 C/San Miguel, 15 Free +34 948 221 281 www.parroquiasannicolas.es

Monumento al Encierro - The scene of nine bulls and eleven runners

Address: Avenida Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Near the Plaza de Toros

Created by Bilbao sculptor Rafael Huerta Celaya in 1994, the monumental work was crafted from bronze.

Plaza de Toros

Bullring of Pamplona

Address: The Paseo de Hemingway

Visitors can take a guided tour (includes video projections of the Running of the Bulls (El Encierro) and the Fiesta de San Fermín. Guided tours are available daily.)

Bull Ring Exhibition From July 23 to August 31: Mo-Su: open from 10:30 to 20:00 I Mo: groups by reservation Paseo de Hemingway s/n (Audioguide included): general, €7; retired people and groups, €5; students, €4; children 6-12, €3; children 6-, free. +34 948 225 389

info@plazadetorosdepamplona.com feriadeltoro.com/plaza-de-torosde-pamplona/  

Taconera Garden, the oldest in the city

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/pamplona-irunea-e-nav-pamp.htm

Pamplona’s Fortifications’ Interpretation Center / San Bartolomé Fort From 1 /07 to 31/08 & from 8 to 12/10 Mon-Sat: 11:00-14:00 / 17:00-20:00 I Su: 11:00-14:00 06/07-14/07: closed San Bartolomé Fort Calle Emilio Arrieta s/n Free +34 948 420 731

https://www.pamplona.es/turismo/fortindesanbartolome

Planetarium of Pamplona Tu-We: 10:00-14:00 Th-Fr: 10:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:00 Sa: 10:00-14:00 / 16:00-20:00 Mo, Su & PH: closed C/Sancho Ramírez s/n Free +34 948 262 628 +34 948 260 004 www.pamplonetario.org

Condestable Palace Mo-Fr: de 09:00-14:00 / 17:00-22:00 Sa: 09:00-14:00 I Su & PH: closed From 6 to 14 July: please check C/Mayor, 2 Free +34 948 420 100

Citadel of Pamplona / Vuelta del Castillo Park Mo-Fr: 7:30-21:30 Sa: 8:00-21:30 I Su & PH: 9:00-21:30 Exhibition halls Tu-Sa: 11:30-13:30 / 18:00-21:00 Su & PH: 11:30-13:30 I Mo: closed www.pamplona.es/turismo/ciudadela

Santo Domingo Market Mo-Th 8:00-14:00 Fr and eves of public holidays: 8:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:00 Sa: 8:00-14:00 I Su: closed Cheese Shops & Butcher’s in upper level Mo-Fr: 8:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:00 Sa: 8:00-14:00 Plaza Santiago s/n +34 948 221 858

www.pamplona.es/turismo/mercadosantodomingo

University of Navarre Museum (MUN) Tu-Sa: 12:00-15:00 / 17:00-20:00 Su & PH: 11:00-14:00 I Mo, 4 & 7/07: closed I 1/07 al 31/08: Tu-Su: 11:00- 14:00 Mo: closed. Guided visits until 22 June (except prior request: Tu-Fr: 18:00 I Su: 12:00 (dramatized family visit, 1st Sunday of the month) Campus Universitario s/n €4.5 / Concessions (retired people, students, etc.): €3€ / Minors +34 948 425 700 museo@unav.es  www.museo.unav.edu

 

Universidad de Nevarra, School of Sciences,

Jose Manuel Trillo Crouseilles, Director of Development

Tel +34 948 425 600 Ext. 806642; Mobile +34 607 612 926

jtrillo@unav.es www.unav.edu/web/facultad-de-ciencias

Pamplona tourism pdf

https://www.pamplona.es/sites/default/files/2022-06/folleto-turismoing.pdf

 

DORMIRORIES, seen on July 28 or 29, 2022

B, SEEN, 07/28, evening - Residencia Universitaria Nuestra Señora del Huerto “Pineapple” (general T +34 948 252 354 or to la directora: Hermana Incarnacion Riol T +34 675 05 1815, on July 28 for the evening visit) http://www.residenciauniversitarianshuerto.es/ VERY GOOD IMPRESSION, meadway between old town and Universidad.

A+1 SEEN, 07/29 - Colegio Mayor Olabidea +34 948 177 606 (near the science department, I've told: Basia is going to study science/biology) girls were there, managed by two sisters who love young people in the town, GREAT ATMOSPHERE) Visit before 2 pm or after 3 pm (meal time) https://alumnicollege.es/ 

A2, Colegio Mayor Goimenti w/swimming pool; near the science department, under construction, near Olabides  

A3, SEEN, 07/29, Colegio Mayor Goroabe (Far, Passes the river)

A+1, A2, A3 - on the same application, you can give your preferences, but the final decision about the spot is theirs.

C, SEEN 07/29, Residencia Universitaria Riquelme de Pamplona (Marceli) +34 948 076 855 (close to the law department, IKEA style, EXCELENT IMPRESSION, individual bathroom, few rooms available), our tour guide: Hermana Angelines; la directora: Maria VictoriaVidaurre Garces Cell: +34 601 332 762; T: +34 948 076 856 https://www.residenciariquelme.es/  

 

SEEN, 07/29 Maria Inmaculada Residential College (across Plaza de Torro)

+34 948 225 008; LOOKS ABUNDANT/"ancient", lots of available rooms, in Old Town, far from university. http://www.residenciamariainmaculadapamplona.es/

SEEN, 07/29 La Providencia +34948221808 (located in old town by the river) Visit 7pm, guide: Hermana Juaquina, looks like Babacia Basia, 38 old sisters, old furniture and all, http://www.laprovidenciapamplona.com/

 

Walking Tours

Pamplona, ​​​​History, and Curiosities - Free Walking Tour/ GuruWalk; 2.5h

Saturday, 2022-07-30; 10:30 am con Andrea Spanish

Meeting point: Plaza Consistorial sn 31001 Pamplona Navarra Spain Openon Google Maps

How to find your Guru: At the door of the City Hall, I will wear a hat.

https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/34138-pamplona-history-and-curiosities-free-walking-tour


Ancient History FreeTour.com , Spanish, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM &; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; 2.5h,

https://www.freetour.com/pamplona/ancient-and-medieval-pamplona-free-tour

Meeting point:  Al final de la calle Estafeta, donde el bar Txirrintxa, que está al lado del paso de cebra que lleva a la Plaza de Toros.

Look for a grey backpack.

Includes: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Muralla , La calle Estafeta, El Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra , Plaza del Castillo , Calle Santo Domingo , Iglesia de San Lorenzo , Portal de Francia

 

Hidden City FreeTour.com , Spanish, 10:00 am, and 5:00 pm &; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; 2.15h,

https://www.freetour.com/pamplona/pompaelo-ciudad-mejor-escondida-de-navarra

Meeting point: Plaza del Castillo. Look for a blue backpack.

This activity includes: Templo de Diana, Foro Romano, Termas, Calle Curia, Anfiteatro, Portal de Francia, Barrio de la Tejería, Galerías subterráneas

 

Old Town FreeTour.com , Spanish, 10:30 am, 11 am, and 6:00 pm every day; 2h,

https://www.freetour.com/pamplona/visita-guiada-pamplona

Meeting point: Bar Txoko, Plaza del Castillo, 20

We usually wear a blue t-shirt or a red hoodie.

In our visit, you will get to know the true capital of Navarra and its rich history, spread over the Three Medieval Burgos that we will visit on our tour. We will travel through time, passing through the Basque foundation of Iruña, the Romans and the city of Pompaelo, the formation of the Kingdom of Navarra ...

We will start in the heart of the City, the Plaza del Castillo; After a historical introduction, we'll visit the old part of Pamplona visiting the Town Hall, Church of San Cernin, Cuesta de Santo Domingo, Portal de Francia, Rincón del Caballo Blanco, Plazuela de San José, outside the Cathedral






Zaragoza

The Best of Zaragoza Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJj6kqV0DFM video

GuruWalk; Indispensable Zaragoza Free Tour: Old Town

Sunday, July 31, 2022, 18:30;

Meeting point: Av. de César Augusto, 115, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain Open in Google Maps by the statue of Caesar Augustus with a blue I.D. around the neck.

You will discover the ancient past of Caesaraugusta, the Roman colony, and the different cultures that inhabited the Islamic Saraqusta and its heritage: Mudejar art, a World Heritage Site. We will walk through its traditional streets and cross "El Tubo" an essential gastronomic tapas area next to baroque churches and remains of the 19th-century avant-garde modernist Zaragoza. We will admire Zaragoza's two fabulous jewels in the same square, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Cathedral of San Salvador, also known as La Seo.


Knowing a city goes beyond seeing its monuments; that's why we will get to know some hidden corners and spaces to learn about their stories, legends, life, and in general, their people.

Most important points of interest that we will visit:

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

Cathedral of San Salvador or La Seo

Roman theatre of Caesaraugusta

"El Tubo": Gastronomic area. Check "Al Mau" for drink and tapaz.

Two Mudejar churches: San Gil and Magdalena

"La Lonja"

Alfonso Street

Central Market

Church of Santa Isabel de Portugal

Statue of Caesar Augustus and the Roman walls

Monument to Francisco de Goya

And many others that you will discover during the tour




Barcelona

Barcelona TOP 10 | Things to do in Barcelona

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjlmZegeEr8

PARK GÜELL UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site under "Works of Antoni Gaudí"; free, for viewpoint bench pay the ticket.

SAGRADA FAMÍLIA A large unfinished Roman Catholic church by Antoni Gaudí. (buy tickets online; Easier)

GOTHIC QUARTER The center of the old city of Barcelona.

LA BOQUERIA MARKET A large public market in the Old City district of Barcelona, firstly mentioned in 1217.

CIUTADELLA PARK This historical garden is considered the greenest oasis in Barcelona. See also Arc de Triomf, which is very close to the park.

LA BARCELONETA is Nowadays famous for its sandy beach and numerous restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk.

LA RAMBLA A 1,2 km long crowded street in central Barcelona.

CATALONIA SQUARE A large square in central Barcelona where some of the city's most important streets and avenues meet.

THE MAGIC FOUNTAIN Constructed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. From Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 pm https://bit.ly/2Efh0ui

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS There are numerous remarkable museums and exhibitions, such as Palau Nacional, MACBA, CosmoCaixa - Science Museum, Design Museum of Barcelona, Museu de les Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, Monastery of Pedralbes, CCCB, etc.

Of course, there are plenty of other sights to see, and things to do in Barcelona, for example, Casa Mila, Montjuïc Castle, Camp Nou, Tibidabo, Columbus monument, etc.

 

RUNNERBEAN TOURS Barcelona Gothic Quarter

Tuesday 08/02/22; 11am; 2.5 hours

Meeting Point: Plaça Reial (by the water fountain)

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3831074,2.1741798,16.22z

End point: Santa Maria del Mar (El Born)

PLAÇA REIAL Only a step away from the busy "Las Ramblas", this square is certainly one of the most picturesque in Barcelona.

PLAÇA DEL PI A beautiful square in the middle of the Gothic Quarter with the XIV century Santa María del Pi church and some of the most beautiful sgraffito in the city. If tasting some local delicacies is what you are after, you will find them in its outdoor food market.

JEWISH QUARTER ("EL CALL") Not only the oldest part of the Gothic Quarter but also one of the most intriguing places in Barcelona. Walk through narrow passages and past ancient houses, following the hidden clues to find out what happened to a thriving Jewish community.

PLAÇA SANT JAUME This has been the center of political life in the City for over 2,000 years. Today, the main government buildings dominate the square. Many festivities in Barcelona start or end at this place, so maybe you will be lucky enough to see some of the Catalan traditions performed here.

BARCELONA CATHEDRAL (exterior only) Situated in the traditional spiritual center of Barcelona, "La Seu" is one of the most impressive cathedrals in Spain. Its XV century cloister has been called "the loveliest oasis in Barcelona". Thirteen geese dwell in the courtyard reminding us of a barbarous crime.

PLAÇA SANT FELIP NERI, The only drawback of Plaça Sant Felip Neri is to actually find it. Hidden at the edge of the Jewish Quarter, you will feel as if you are in a small village, miles away from busy Barcelona. A favorite with filmmakers, this peaceful place also has a few tales to tell the visitor.

THE ROMAN CITY Roman heritage is all over Barcelona, its impressive city wall appearing in the strangest of places. But there is much more than just the wall: a Roman treasure from the first century B.C. is waiting for you inside the patio of an apartment block!

MEDIEVAL CITY & PLAÇA DEL REI Stepping into this square is like traveling back through time to when the count-kings lived in its medieval Royal Palace. King Ferdinand, Christopher Columbus, and the Spanish Inquisition all have something to say in this Plaza.

SANTA MARIA DEL MAR It has been called "the Cathedral of the Sea," and from the outside, you would never guess the magnificence that is waiting for you inside. A masterpiece of the Catalan Gothic and a delight for the eyes. Our tour ends beside it in an extraordinary place for the Barcelonans.

 

FREETOUR.COM; Barcelona, Gaudí, Sagrada Familia and Modernism

Tuesday, August 2, 2022; 4:00 pm; 2:30h

On arrival, You'll find us just outside the FNAC store at the corner of Bergara street with Plaza Cataluña, with a PINK umbrella. A knowledgable, devoted, and fantastic tour guide.

Expect 5-W questions "Who, What, When, Where, Why? During ABA Assessment

Parental Interview

I would like to share a great introduction for the parents and their child with autism, who are meeting with BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) therapist for "a functional behavior assessment.”

Assessing Play Skills

Check the link https://www.nytpsnyc.com/blog/what-can-you-expect-to-happen-during-a-aba-session

Assessing Sensory Function

Assessing Academic Skills

Assessing Social Skills

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Speech Therapy Apps for Children and Adults

Basia hands-on polish history, 2022 

Preparing for the upcoming school year, I checked out some speech therapy apps for my students.

Basia with the cousins, 2022

I came up with the list of  9 best speech therapy Apps of 2022 for children and adults

Best Overall: ArticulationStation

Best for Toddlers: Splingo 4+

Best for Elementary: Speech Tutor

Best for Adults: ConversationTherapy

Best for Stroke Patients: Naming Therapy

Best for Autism: LAMP Words for Life

Best for Non-Communicators: Proloquo2Go

Best for Apraxia: Apraxia Therapy

Best for Stuttering: DAF Pro

The learn more details go to https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-speech-therapy-apps-4707573 

Basia visiting Lublin, 2022

There are so many other Apps on the market, e.g.:

Speech and Language Academy. They have a one-month free trial.

SpeechBox

For more options, check http://www.geekslp.com/

Can't forget - Majdanek, a concentration camp. Visiting on August 2022

Also, check parents' recommendations https://parentingchaos.com/articulation-apps-kids/  

The Royal Palace, Warsaw 2022