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06-05-2006, 08:09 AM
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WOOHOO!
My au pair agency finally pulled through and got me a position in San Sebastian, Spain for two months. I am so excited. It's from June 15 to August 15 and I'll be living with a family and watching their twin girls for 25 hours a week.
Has anyone been to San Sebastian? I'm having a hard time finding information on it cause most of the websites are in Spanish. I did find out that Paris is a mere 6 hour train ride away though 
This is the best Monday ever!!
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06-05-2006, 08:17 AM
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congratulations! that is awesome!
let me know how it works out because I am looking to do the exact same thing! Which agency did you use?
So you don't speak Spanish? What nationality is the family and what do they speak?
I'm really excited to hear about this!!
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06-05-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by Brookers13@Jun 5 2006, 11:17 AM
congratulations! that is awesome!
let me know how it works out because I am looking to do the exact same thing! Which agency did you use?
So you don't speak Spanish? What nationality is the family and what do they speak?
I'm really excited to hear about this!!
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I used Scotia Personnel, I'm not sure if they're solely Canadian though. The family I will be living with are Spanish, but they speak English as well and want an English au pair so that I can help the children with the language. I haven't spoken to the family yet so this is all I know so far.
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06-05-2006, 08:34 AM
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San Sebastian is where they host the Running of the Bulls if I am not mistaken. In which case it is a small town that is a decent ride from most major cities. But from what I hear it is a nice place. I believe Barcelona is about 4 hours away.
Congrats on the job.
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06-05-2006, 08:35 AM
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Pamplona is where the running is but its close to san sebastian
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06-05-2006, 09:19 AM
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Congrats! Keep us updated.
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06-05-2006, 09:43 AM
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San Sebastián is where they hold the film awards.
Congratulations on your job!! it sounds amazing!!
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06-05-2006, 10:09 AM
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06-05-2006, 10:15 AM
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Congrats. any job that involves travel is a great one!!! lucky.
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06-05-2006, 10:59 AM
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Thats awesome!!! Way to make it happen!
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06-05-2006, 11:04 AM
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That sounds really awesome! CONGRATS! :D
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06-05-2006, 12:12 PM
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Nice going! CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK!
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06-05-2006, 01:22 PM
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Nice going! CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK! *
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06-05-2006, 02:12 PM
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Thank you everyone!!  I just realized the running of the bulls will be going on while i'm there so now i'm even more excited! maybe i'll meet some travelpunks while there
~Rae~
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