In previous visits to Spain, I've had some bad experiences with food that I'd like to remedy by attempting to try those foods this time around. For instance, I detest seafood of any kind because of its offensively pungent smell. Unfortunately, the Spanish love their seafood because it is so fresh and so plentiful here. My senora says she does not often cook it for the students that stay with her, so I may be able to avoid it en casa at least. However, I am up for trying nearly anything once, even if it is only a small bite at first. Luckily, seafood is really the only thing that bothers me, so I am eager to try anything and everything else I encounter during these six weeks.
Katherine - the smell of seafood used to have a similar reaction for me. Perhaps it has to do with our cultural perceptions of it? Growing up, my parents were especially careful handeling it to avoid foodborne illnesses. Looking back, the beef and vegetables I ate probably posed a more serious threat to my health. It's interesting to think how much our culture can influence how we perceive something.
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