Day 17 -- July 15

Trip Start Jun 28, 2008
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Trip End Aug 08, 2008


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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Once again, another class day, joy! I think I made it to all my classes today, but this is becoming a serious struggle! This program is nothing like people tell me about study abroad programs - students actually read for class, professors expect us to be prepared and participate in class and we are expected to take a full-blown exam at the end of the semester. Yayy for Florida State Law because all I have to do is get a C and then I pass. Rumor has it, William & Mary doesn't give less than C's, so I should be fine - but sheesh, take a chill pill...live the European life...

Other than class, we took a walk to the "American store." Yes, it is called the "American store." Everyone was talking about it-they have all this American stuff, Rice Krispie treats, Peanut Butter. Yes, they were right, they did have that stuff - but that was about it. And, it was sooooo expensive. About 5 Euros for a small jar of peanut butter, that's about $8 USD, ummm, try again! But, they did have this special section - what I refer to as "Wilton Heaven" - they had every cake decorating supply that you could ever want/need. I should have got some stuff - but I'm sure I could find other stuff online. But, at least it gave me ideas! I'm such a nerd! OMG -- isn't this wonderful?
OMG -- isn't this wonderful?
 Look at all this cake stuff!
Look at all this cake stuff!

Other than that, today was laundry day. Boy, what would I give for a dryer?!?! I washed all of my clothes but had to hang dry them all! ...including my underwear! The amenities of the Western world...

Hang Dry
Hang Dry
 Yes, that's my underwear.
Yes, that's my underwear.
Without the line
Without the line
 More Clothes
More Clothes
Where I stayed
Colegio Mayor Jaime del Amo
(Madrid hotels)
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