Started taking weekly Spanish classes at this church. Starting with the basics of the basics. Even though I took Spanish classes in high school and grew up in Florida, I want to start with having the basics down right.

It was awesome. 5 other people. Teacher is from Spain and she's super nice. She's focused on conversation and not just "homework" and for this first class (i cant believe I got this lucky to google "spanish classes near me" and find her the day this started). we learned the verb ser/estra and im wrapping my head around the nuances of when to use ser or estra, moving between them in conversation.

Also the church is super welcoming. "All are welcome" is plastered everywhere you look and boy do they mean it.

https://southchurch.com/

#spanish #learnspanish #spanishconversationclasses #andoverma #andover #southchurch

Opening alert -- Bandoleros has opened in Andover. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2025/08/bandoleros-may-be-opening-in-former.html

#restaurant #andover

And that's another trip to the Specsavers in Andover done, until I go pick up the new glasses in ~2 weeks.

Once more the staff were lovely, professional and both offered good information and answered any questions I had.

My bank account is wincing, as I've refreshed all *three* pairs; "intermediate vision" for computer work (most of my day), normal varifocals, and another varifocal pair with a polaroid tint for if it's sunny.

#Opticians #SpecSavers #Andover

News -- a third location of Bandoleros may be on the way, opening in the former Tavern on 28 Space in Andover. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2025/08/bandoleros-may-be-opening-in-former.html

#restaurant #andover

News -- Gong Cha to open in Andover. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2025/07/gong-cha-to-open-in-andover.html

#andover