To say that I’ve been having a blast since I’ve been here would be a complete understatement.
To say that time has passed by quickly would be a complete and blatant lie – it has gone by in the blink of an eye.
I’ve been here a month and it’s mind-blowing to think of all the things I’ve done, the places I’ve seen and the people I’ve met. To put things in perspective I’ve listed my top 20 things I’ve done.
So far I’ve:
- Signed a lease… in a foreign language.
- Had a week of orientation… tasted wine for credit.
- Went on a day trip to Segovia… saw aqueducts and the castle that inspired Disney.
- Visited to El Prado and El Reina Sofia… discovered I don’t understand art.
- Ran through Parque El Retiro… determined it’s just a Spanish version of Central Park
- Tapear-ed at Mercado de San Miguel, El Tigre and Lateral… fell in love with tapas.
- Spotted Americans out about… realized the world really is small.
- Experienced El Clasico… dreams really do come true.
- Mastered the Metro… after finally getting the abono (unlimited pass).
- Became “a regular” at a local hangout… Dubliner’s and San Gínes anyone?
- Turned 20… Yikes!
- Took 2004 pictures… Yikes again.
- Traveled to Brussels… fell in love with Belgian Waffles.
- Discovered new features on my camera… Instant Instagram? YUP
- Tried new food – Mussels and Pâté… Yum. Well, not exactly.
- Found new obsessions… Pincho de tortilla and Principe cookies. ‘Nuff Said.
- Made new friends… and added people on Facebook I barely know.
- Ran 20+ miles… and loving every single minute of it (except the huge hill behind our house)
- Made Spanish amigos… got terribly lost in translation.
- Met the Spanish National Rugby Team… vowed to start watching some more rugby.
It’s unreal. One month down. Three more to go.
Off to Andalucía this weekend – be ready for more adventures and pictures from Córdoba and Granada!