Today was the day to see Madrid. We visited the royal palace, a few gardens and parks near by and generally wandered the streets. We also had our first spanish breakfast (a couple crackers that were similar to graham crackers needless to say the eating habits will be the first thing that needs to adapt). The highlight of the day has been visitin...

Can you believe it? I really can't. I don't want this to be over. It seems like I've been gone forever, but I do not miss my life back home. This has been a pretty good lifestyle I must admit. I wanted to write some thoughts regarding my trip before i left but it will have to wait for me to get back. The last couple of days have been real mellow...

I got here safe. Can´t say the same for my blow dryer though I already fried it ... used the wrong converter. Man that thing was hot....Good thing I didn´t fry my palm pilot, which I had just powered up. Sandy unfortunately had a mishap and has been here for three days ... she got her passport clipped within about 30 minutes of arriving... And f...

I arrived in Madrid on June 24th and made my way alone to a woman's home. She rents out a couple rooms to travelers and calls the place Hostal Margarita. The room was tiny with two beds, a sink, and shower with only icy water. I set my things down inside and struggled to stay awake after that long flight. I spent the rest of the afternoon walki...