This whole week has been a wave of emotions as you might
imagine. Part of my day I am on a mission
to open bank accounts, change phone numbers, and acquire transportation. The other part I am walking blissfully around
the streets of Madrid, wondering where to eat next. Then of course I hit by intensities of joy,
sadness, ojida (I just had to look up
how to spell that, definition: mental angst).
It was particularly frustrating trying to open a bank account because I
only have my passport. I could not get my
point across that I could still open an account with it. Some people are rude and just roll their eyes
when I start talking, others kindly let me spill out what I’m saying before
they pat me on the back and point me to the door. I found one finally….now hopefully to get
money into it!!
Once I got somewhere with all items on my check list today,
I took some time to be a tourist. I
walked to the palace and cathedral today, which are about a 30 minute walk from
my apartment. Yup, I live near a palace, and the royal gardens are right next
to me. The ROYAL gardens. I went to the most touristy plaza in Madrid
and ate, what will be, the most expensive meal ill have in Spain. It was delicious though, and I ate every bit
of it J I
had manchego cheese, Spanish tortilla, and a glass of sangria. After that I just meandered through the
gardens and found my way back to my apartment.
Whose life am I living?!
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