Girl Meets World

La Alhambra

This past weekend was a blur. I thought I was going to have all of this free time and lounge around and rest and explore the city some more…but I was wrong. I’m beginning to realize here that I am constantly going to be running to see the next site, experience something new, and not sleeping because I don’t want to miss anything.

Friday was relaxing with dinner and staying in. Saturday, however, I headed over to Sara’s other houe to help her clean, paint, and prepare it for future visitors (that means if anyone wants to come visit me—I have plenty of room! hint..hint..). Afterwards, we quickly showered and headed to Linares to see Los Tres Mosqueteros (The 3 Musqueteers) and drop her sister off at the train station. However, we were in for some trouble because her sister couldn’t get on the train because the machine was broken and she only had her purchase number….sooo…she got on the train, wouldn’t get off, the police came, she missed her train although she had paid, and I had my first experience at the police station. Although it sounds horrible, it was quite a experience and very funny to hear everyone going on and on…and say “madre mia!, hombre!, por favor!, etc”. To say the least, it was quite a learning experience.

After the festivities and late night Saturday, we woke up early on Sunday to head to Granada and see La Alhambra. It was a full day of walking to see the beautiful Gardens, the palace, climing to see the view of the city, eating in the city, seeing the cathedral, and so much more.It’s so cool here to see the buildings that are hundreds of years old and have so much history. Although it was a gorgeous day, by the time we returned home late that night—I was beat.

I’m slowing beginning to adjust to life here and I think my body is finally on the schedule of being 6 hours ahead. It didn’t take long though to adjusting to eating so much fruit and buying fresh bread every day to eat with our meals (this adjustment has been tasty). All of the people are extremely friendly and helpful and I think I’ve gotten more kisses in the past month than I have in my entire life (Spaniards give 2 kisses on each cheek at each greeting). My students are fun and I love watching them understand something or when they are eager to learn (of course this doesn’t apply to every student). I go to my dance class again tonight, and will keep you updated on the progress of my two left feet.

I love and miss you all!

Un besito.