Confortel Pio XII Madrid

... good. I finally got to meet Armando too (the dad). He was explaining to me about all this crazy architecture as he is an architect. After lunch we went to the movies and saw Agora. I don't even know if it is out in the US because it has a pretty strong opinion on religion. I actually really liked it though. Then I came home and did mounds of homework.<br><br>Thats itttt <br><br>off to do more homework, tried to update everyone though!!!!<br><br>Besos<br>

... and some friends and consider the night a success. Unfortunately, and quite surprisingly, everywhere that we could sit at a table with some wine (aka a tapas bar or restaurant or cafe) closes at 1am! We are all shocked-- we thought Spaniards didn't even go out until 1! We are stuck going to another generic disco full of American tourists and seedy Spanish men, where we happen to run into about 6 other people from our program. We people watch and stand in the corner until 2:15, then cab home. <br>

... to our rooms, shower, then take a nap. And we were definitley not in the mood to walk around in the heat. So we made our way to the common room, and emailed our families, and then tryed to sleep on the couches there. We got about a couple hours in, and once our room was open, we went up, showered, and then decided to walk around where we are for a bit. We´re right in central Madrid, within walking distance of ...

... to buy the bread was at least 6 people deep by 8 people wide, and understandably so, could bread possibly look more appealing!?!? We also tried a stiff shot called Aliento de Dragon (Dragon's Breath) which had vodka, scotch, honeyed rum and chili flakes. You downed it and then breathed in the fumes left in the shot glass, and let us tell you, we did breathe fire and choke a bit. My eyes began watering it was so strong, what an insane drink. Happy to have ...

... went into a tournament. Our team didn't make the top two, so Camilla and I ended up leaving mid-afternoon and then heading down to Madrid. We met up with two of her friends who were living in Madrid, and walked down Paseo del Prado, and into Plaza Santa Ana, and then Sol, Plaza Mayor and finally the Palace ... a good tour for the afternoon! That evening, we all went back over to the training fields for a dinner/party with everyone. They actually ...

... Spain for three months. Segovia is home to a huge roman aquaduct and castle! I have also already seen the sights in Segovia so most of the time today was spent visiting with kevin´s host parents. It was really fun though and I got to eat some homemade spanish cuisine, which was really good and really filling! Tomorrow we leave for Alicante and the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea (nude beaches!!). Hasta Luego!

We landed in Spain around noon. The flight from London was about an hour plus the time difference. I was fortunate enough to encounter crying babies on the flight in...little did I know this would happen on the way back as well. Upon arriving we were transferred to the airport terminal by bus. Madrid was definitely warmer than both London and New York...it was such a nice feeling. The feeling faded ...

I made it. I just wanted you all to know. I´m actually at an Internet place with Annie here. My first experiences here were alright. I think the people could definitely be nicer. The other thing that bothers me all day is the smoke. Woly moly do these people smoke. As soon as we stepped off the plane into the airport, I smelled it right away. Anyhow, it took me about an hour and a half in order to find ...