Since our last update, we have adjusted to the time difference surprisingly well and are taking full advantage of the siesta schedule! We think we are becoming quite aquainted to the culture and the Spanish way of things- by the looks of us, no one would know we were American.... except for the fact that Beth is the only blonde in the country. But really, the style and dress is not as different as we expected.
We had our first truly Spanish adventure the other night when took the bull by the horns and went out by ourselves around our neighborhood (all of our new friends are away on orientation trips for the weekend.) We tried out a couple mini dive bars and settled on the one we found most unique. We met two Spaniards who gave us some drink suggestions and started chatting. It began a long night of practicing our Spanish- 3 hours, aren't you proud?! We were! It was pretty funny and they were very helpful and patient. After only spending two euros (we're pros at getting guys to buy us drinks- proud of that one too) we said our farewells and 'agreed' to meet up with them the next day to watch a futbol game- didn't happen. Sorryyyyyyyy.
The next morning we woke up and went for a run around the most beautiful park in Madrid (Parque de Retiro) which is right by our house. We are really lucky to be near such a great place to run- and lay out or do our homework once school starts. Besides the SERIOUS PDA couples making out every where you look, it makes for a scenic workout. Later that day, we met up with some people on campus and went for a walking tour of center city. Our tour guide (a fellow SLU student) was really nice and casual. We saw the main squares (Plaza Mayor, Sol, Palacio, etc). The city's architecture is sooo beautiful and intricate- even the post offices and banks are unique. We ate at a little street cafe (which are EVERYWHERE and so quaint)- check out the pictures!
We came home for a quick siesta before dinner at 9. The food is pretty different but most of it has been very good. They eat so many carbs here- we could never survive if we were on the Atkin's diet! We went out that night with some people we met from school (turns out we aren't the only people who didn't go on orientation trips this weekend). We hit up Plaza de Sol again and while we were out we met more SLU students through the people we came with. Definitly a good time had by all- we are getting used to going out at midnight and coming in at 5:30. Siestas are obviously very necessary... or sleeping in til 2:30pm like we did this morning will suffice.
Today we had another carb-filled breakfast before another run around el Parque. We went to mass on campus and then out for some cafe con leche with some more new friends- if you haven't noticed, we're pretty popular here. We just finished another huge late dinner with Berger cookies for dessert- don't worry, we brought them as a gift, Madrid didn't copy the Baltimore tradition. Tonight we are going to take it easy and watch a movie with our senora- and probably Skype a bit. Come back in a few days for more!
Collins Jenkins outttttt
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Acesome, girls!
No wonder you aren't having trouble adjusting to the time difference . . . THERE IS NO TIME DIFFERENCE as far as your bodies are concerned! With the hours you are keeping, your minds probably think you're still in EDT!!!
How did they like the Berger cookies? I have to send Old Bay, don't I?
Mmmmm...carb-filled diet? That would be no problem for me!!
I'm glad you're seeing so many beautiful, new places -- and your adventure has only just begun! But where are the pics???
Keep up the great blogs! I think we'd all agree with Kit -- it's wonderful to live vicariously through the two of you!!
Stay alert & safe!! Love you girls!
¡lo siento! My bad!
The pictures are fabulous! You sure don't see architecture like that in the US, do you? WOW! I didn't really see anything "mini" at all, though!!?!?!
Did you notice in all but the last two pictures, you two look like you're holding onto each other for dear life!!!! It's funny!!! But it looks more like you're in New Orleans than Spain! Where was that? And who are those Irish- looking guys?
ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE IN SPAIN??? Wherever you are, it looks wonderful and like you're having a good time. Enjoy! Because I'm sure this will all be over in a couple of days when you start to hit the books! Right?? :)
If I may make a suggestion, find yourself a nice tapas bar and spend an afternoon in it. Heck, if I may make a better suggestion, send me an airline ticket and I'll fly to Madrid and spend an afternoon in a tapas bar with you!
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