Like you, I studied Spanish in school for six years and can barely speak any at all - I can read it better than speak, which is because of the flaw in the way American students are taught foreign languages in public schools. I've always wanted to try and reteach myself, but time is a factor.

Thanks for this encouraging post, it's easy to put these little bucket list items on the back burner, unless, of course, someone gently reminds you about it again!