Day 10. Barcelona

As I sit here in Barcelona I have a lot to reflect on and update. I have already seen and done a lot in this marvelous country and there is much to be told. I arrived in Madrid on the fourth of September to a city just waking up. I was a tad tired, but more than eager to start traveling around and begin classes, well not really begin class. As I waited for my hotel room to be cleaned, I ventured for a cup of coffee...7 euros...I´m pretty sure the lady ripped me off. I quickly learned that they mean business about their coffee, and it´s basically espresso and some milk. After meeting with my isa group; taking city tours; visiting El Prado; El Palacio; and Corte Ingles (the ubiquitous shopping center) it was time to leave Madrid. Next we visited El Escorial, burial palace to the Spainish royalty; Franco´s final resting place; and Toledo. All worth visiting! Finally I had arrived in Barcelona and met my Señora, Pilar Pareta. A nice woman who speaks no english. The food she made my roommate and I was good...but I have to admit that I miss Chipotle and could go for a slurpee. As of now, I have the bulk of my classes on Tuesday. They are in Spanish, and so I need to pay attention well, a daunting task. I will make sure to update you on that soon! And when i remember my camera cord, I will upload some pictures!
Hasta Luego