One down!

Done with the first week of classes! It's crazy to think that I've almost been here for two weeks. Feels like much shorter and longer at the same time...hard to explain I guess. Anyway classes went pretty well. It's a little more work than I thought I was going to have, but that's alright. Most of the work seems interesting and the Spanish is definitely challenging. I can't remember if I already explained this, but I'm taking two Spanish literature classes (hard!), a Spanish theater class and an art history class. I'm realllly looking forward to the art history class just because I've really never had a chance to take anything like that before, the Museo del Prado is absolutely wonderful (and that's what our class is based on) and the teacher is fabulous. It's looking like it's going to be a bit of work, but at least the class time will be entertaining.

This weekend a bunch of people are going out of town (some to Rome, others to Barcelona) but I decided to stay put so I can get to know the city a little more. I want to check out the not-so-touristy districts and cafes, stuff like that. However, it is so freezing here (LA weather has spoiled me...Lisa told me today she was going tanning...) that going outside is an ordeal all on its own. It's supposed to snow tonight, but they have been saying that for a few days and so far no snow...so we shall see. I'd really like to go to El Rastro this Sunday, which is Madrid's most famous and largest flea market. We'll see if I can get up and out that early on a Sunday morning, but it's supposed to be something you can't miss. Although it's notorious for muggings and pick-pockets so I probably won't bring much with me.

Today I bought my monthly metro pass (abono transporte) and it really made me realize that I'm going to be staying put for a while. Exciting! I put a few new pictures up on my Picasa site of my apartment and our outing to a Mexican restaurant (I know, I know...I'm in Spain...). I'll try and get more up soon but for some reason loading pictures is incredibly time consuming here.

Oh! And I'm trying to send out some postcards so if you get a chance please send me your address so I can get those in the mail! Gracias! Hasta luego!