disabled weekend

This week has been a great effort. The problem with my ankle has proceeded to annoy me and become more painful because I am not exactly patient. This weekend was a 4 day Spanish holiday and also the Las Cruces weekend in Granada. This is special because the city is dotted with decorated crosses, music and flamenco. Everyone walks from cross to cross around the city. Todo el mundo (everyone) took tapas, drinks and ice cream. Naturally I had to join in the fun. I was depressed because I didn't want my foot to ruin the remaining time I have in Europe. The crosses were beautiful. I've spoken to a few Spaniards about it but none of them can tell me the significance of it. Oh well, another holiday to go out and about and enjoy the community and weather. Some friends of mine who teach English here in Spain and I went to Málaga again this weekend to catch some rays at the beach. It was gorgeous weather, but another annoyance for my ankle. I refuse to just sit in bed all day though. I hate using crutches because my hands are swollen and I go so slow. I just need everything to get better before Italy in less than 3 weeks. Last night I met some people from Italy and their friends from France. English was the one language we could all speak, although the Italians spoke Spanish as well. I think Italian is very close to Spanish and I can understand a little. I know I am not bilingual but I can confidently say that if someone speaks slow enough I can understand them and be able to respond. I just can't believe that I am only living in Spain a little longer and the next time I return I will be a tourist!