Hola. Only four days have gone by but I feel like I have been in Madrid for a very long time. I have several feats of which I am proud. I have been on 10 trips through the metro and have not been lost and I rather prefer their system to Philadelphia´s subway. I went to the Pharmacy to buy some cold medicine and chatted with the pharmacist about how I feel (it was like taking a spanish conversation test in class about sickess). I attended church today but arrived an hour early so I stepped into un cafe de desayuno (a breakfast restaurant) and had some coffee. The service was held in a beautiful historic building which echoed when the woman spoke. Based on the language barrier and the echo, I understood nothing. We did sing Oh que un amigos nos tenemos en Jesus (oh what a friend we have in Jesus). I think I will try to find a church without an echo next week.
There is a famous cafe where Hemmingway frequented for the churros y chocolate which I ran into with the group one of the first nights. We made plans to return, but couldn´t find it. Lucky for us, churros are every where and we were able to find a second option and eat there.
I am learning so much and classes have not even started. They begin tomorrow morning with orientation and then classes on Tuesday. I am very excited and hope to make some Spanish friends. My classes are only with international students, but there will be other opportunies to meet Spanish students.
4 comments:
Becca your blog is great. I sent an email to a bunch of people so I hope you get some viewers. Your mother and I miss you sooso mmuch.
Are you sure those are stock photos? Not the one with you in it, the ones of the chocolate and churrios. They were great pictures and that looked like a very, very tasty treat. Love, Jealous in PA
It sounds like you're having a great time... I hope to hear from you soon and do come to England if you can! You can stay in my house. I'm currently job hunting in Sheffield and revising for exams... still planning to come back to PA next year. Becky xxxx
hey becccccccccccca! those were lovely pictures of the cafe. it looks like delicious chocolate treats. remember how we love chocolate in the morning? you have always truly belonged in Spain. i'm proud of you for going to the pharmacy by yourself!i'm even nervous to do that here where we all can converse in english. i hope you feel better and enjoy your classes of Spanish History.
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