Lorca, Spain: A Local’s Perspective
Life in Lorca, Murcia
Dear Frank,
Thank you for your letter. I live in Lorca, a city in Murcia. I like Lorca because it is very warm, the food is delicious, and there are beautiful places to see. Lorca has mountains and beaches. You can visit places such as the Castle of Lorca, which is the best monument in the city. Also, you can visit during Easter Week. Easter Week in Lorca is a special week because people can see a parade live. So, April is the best time to come. In my flat, I have a spare room, so you can stay in my flat. I hope to hear from you soon. See you during Easter Week.
Iván Mula
Hello John,
How are you? It has been a long time since we last talked. Sorry for not writing before, but I have been busy studying for my exams. I wanted to thank you for your kindness in letting me stay at your place. It was my first time abroad and my first experience in the snow too. As I said, I have been studying hard for my final exams and spent my little spare time playing golf with my father and building our swimming pool. You will see that when you come; it is very refreshing in summer.
Why don’t you come during Easter Week? It’s the best time to come to Lorca. We can visit the castle, see the biblical parade, and enjoy my new swimming pool. There is plenty of space for you in my house. I hope you can come. Have fun and write me soon.
My Studies at UCAM University
I studied at UCAM University. UCAM is located in Murcia. It is a private and Catholic university. Sport is very important for this university, so it is the best in many sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball. I joined UCAM because it was nearer than other universities. I rented a flat in Guadalupe so that I could attend lessons. Every weekend, I went to Lorca and saw my family and friends. Also, I met my girlfriend at the university. She studied for the degree in Elementary Education. This university offers many degrees such as Medicine, Psychology, and Law. UCAM is formed by a lot of classes, a library, two coffee shops, office departments, and a chapel. There are students from different countries; I know an Italian boy and a Chinese student.
My Perfect Summer Cruise
I think that my perfect summer will be next summer because I am going to travel with my girlfriend. We are going on a cruise holiday by the Mediterranean Sea in July. On board, we will have special clubs to go to, and we will be with other people of our own age. I love traveling, and I like discovering new cities in other countries. We will go to Barcelona by train; there, we will take the cruise. We will visit Rome, Florence, Monaco… I like hot weather, swimming in the sea and the pool. I will spend one thousand euros on the cruise. The price includes the trip to Barcelona, and there we take the boat. On the boat, we can eat typical food of various countries, but I will only eat Spanish food because it’s my favorite.
About Me and My City, Lorca
Hello. I live in the region of Murcia, in the city of Lorca. My city is very big because it has a population of about one hundred thousand people. There are many shops, for example, hairdressers, bakeries, estate agents, vets, some interesting museums, and old churches. During Easter Week, many tourists come because there is a live parade. What I like most about my city is the castle. It is in the mountains, and you can see all of the city if you go to the top of the castle. It is very beautiful.
Personal Description
I am a boy. I have brown eyes, and I have short black hair. I am tall and thin. I like traveling, going to the cinema, going to the beach, and hanging out with my friends. I am kind and polite. I am brave because I like adventure sports. I like working with children.
Thank you for your email.
More About Lorca
I am really looking forward to seeing you. Let me tell you about my town. My city is Lorca, located in Murcia. It isn’t a big city, with a population of a hundred thousand inhabitants. Lorca is a very old city, so there are lots of monuments to visit, mainly medieval and Baroque. The most interesting monument is the castle, a medieval castle with beautiful buildings within. There is also a shopping center in my city, a nice place to have a drink, do some shopping, or play some bowling. The place I like the most in Lorca is the seaside; there is a wonderful coast. I said that my city is very nice; however, the public transport is a mess, so I will lend you a bike to move around the city. I hope you enjoy your visit. Please contact me for more information.