The past few weeks have been really busy between traveling the past two weekends, going to class, taking siestas, going out for tapas, fulfilling our weekly cultural requirements, and just getting to know Madrid. Two weekends ago, we went to Galicia in the northwest corner of Spain. It had some of the most amazing views I have ever seen and really good seafood. When someone ordered fish, they brought out the whole fish with the skin and sometimes the head. My favorite part of the trip was the visit to the “Torre de Hércules.” It is the oldest Roman lighthouse still in use. After climbing to the top, we could look out over the ocean and the city of Galicia. We also saw the Cathedral of Santiago which is the burial-place of St. James.
Last weekend, we traveled to Asturias which is on the northern coast. We saw more awesome views and drank their traditional cider. The waiter poured the cider by holding the bottle up high and the glass down low. This supposedly aerates the cider, and then you have to drink it quickly. My favorite part of Asturias was our visit to two pre-romanesque churches. They were built sometime around the 700s. The architecture was really cool, and it was neat to put into context some of the things I have been learning about in class. I feel blessed to be able to travel so much. The most stressful thing so far (besides the fiasco at the beginning with the flight and the luggage) has been trying to decide where I want to travel on my free weekends. We have about four, and I have already made plans to go to London this coming weekend!
Each week we have to attend a cultural event so this week I decided to go to a Spanish movie, "La Piel que Habito." The least I can say is that it was interesting. When I went to buy my ticket, the guy asked me a question. I had no idea what he said, so I just replied "Si." This seemed to be the right response because he gave me the ticket for the movie I wanted. Things that were different: bars in the movie theatre, assigned seats, graphic scenes, and really weird, complex plot. The good thing is it was only a 10 minute walk from my house, so I’m sure I’ll be back to watch more movies. One thing I didn’t know is that a lot of the TV here is American shows with Spanish voices recorded over. My Señora loves to watch CSI and Friends. Yes, Friends just got funnier.
This week, I also went to my first discoteca (club). It was super packed but lots of fun. People go out here so late. I’m still confused about how they do it. I didn’t leave until after the metro had closed so I got to take another taxi ride home. I guess I’m still getting used to some things, but looking forward to some English accents this weekend!
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