Una ciudad bellisima

So far so good in Madrid!

We have about 15 class days over the course of the next month, and every other

day we are travelling to different cities across the country.

We've been out exploring Madrid the past few days, and last night we had a VERY VERY VERY late night out at different bars in the central part of the city. It was very fun and I talked to so many different people, and all in Spanish with nooo problem!

Here are a few pictures!

The National Library

La Plaza Mayor

Heineken! My favorite beer that is too expensive and rare in the US is cheap and a plenty here!

In the morning, we are taking a day trip to the towns of El Escorial and Segovia. I don't really know whats there, maybe some ancient ruins? We'll see!

Estoy en Madrid!

I'm in Madrid! Luckily we have Internet at both our home and our
school but if course my three prong charger doesn't work in my two
prong adapter so until I get a new charger, no picture updates!

I am living in Northern Madrid with my señora who is about 60-65 and
her 38 year old son. My room mate is named Emma and we share a small
bed room. She's a little homesick but I think it will work out.

My Spanish is MUCH better than I thought, no doubt so Im pretty
comfortable here.

I'm about to have class so hopefully this evening I'll have a new
charger and a few pictures to post!

Dumb Internet...

PICTURES! YAY! I'll post one for each day!

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Well, the internet I'm using here in London is RIDICULOUSLY slow.
That means no pictures for now, but here's a break down of what I've been up to!
Friday: Boat tour of the Thames River to Greenwich, England to visit the Prime Meridian then that night went to a local venue to see a band and go dancing

Greenwich, England!

Saturday: Slept in after a long and exciting night! Spent time on my own and visited Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and the Texas Embassy!

Me at Trafalgar Square

Sunday: Had a relaxing day with Becca and her friend, we went to Hyde Park and just enjoyed the beautiful but HOT weather!

At the lake in Hyde Park

Monday: Alone day! Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square again by accident, art gallery with a Rolling Stones exhibit, Abbey Road, and drinks with Becca at a pub near her school.. Had dinner with some of Becca's school friends at a nearby Thai restaurant.

The arches that lead to Buckingham Palace

Tuesday: Spent time by myself to do some intense shopping, then went out with Becca for a nice Mexican dinner and drinks at a local bar! Had to get to sleep early cause the taxi is coming to get me at 8 am for my flight to Madrid!!

Pictures are up on Facebook, but I hope the internet is faster in Madrid so I can document things here as well!

I have arrived in London!

I got London today with ZERO problems.
It was a miracle! All flights were on time.

I didn't sleep much on the plane but I got some down time after I took a cab from the airport to my friend's flat in Camden!

We took the tube to the Tower of London and London Bridge and we ate dinner on the Thames River with one of her roomies!

I opted to stay in tonight (its currently 11:40 pm here) to avoid any lagging tomorrow!

Enjoy the picz!

My last meal on American soil for two months!

PACKING

This is what I was faced with.

Hello from my iPhone

Testingggg!

Let's see if Blogger is a good format for this...

It is Sunday night.
I am leaving for Europe on Wednesday evening.
I am freaking out a bit!


I know it is only for 2 months, but because I will pretty much be on my own, 2 months is pretty daunting.
I've never done anything this major on my own, but I know it will be fine.

I'm just ready to get over there and get goingggg!


I'm hoping to use this blog to give daily-ish updates with photos!