And so classes begin...

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July 1st 2008

Published: July 2nd 2008

Well, one short half-day after getting to Madrid, our classes started. I'm taking three classes from three Spanish Law Professors. They all have really impressive credentials - 2 are partners at global lawfirms (who teach on the side for a different prospective) and the other one cancelled the first class (clearly a slacker). Actually, he was doing something in D.C. because he is an advisor to t... Read Full Entry

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Yes. You guessed it.

Another cool building.

Entry to the Plaza Mayor

It's huge.

On our way to Sangria.

Yeah, we gave up on the scavenger hunt.

More Plaza Mayor

It's still huge.

Plaza Mayor, Take Two

Yes, it's still going.

Plaza Mayor

One side had murals painted on it.

Escalators up from the metro.

Spain's metro is insanely deep underground. We go up four of these to get out.

Woods.

Ok, so it's nothing like Virginia, but I wanted to point out that there are in fact trees in Spain. Right accross from our dorm.

The Elevator

This elevator is insane. It holds four people.

Elevator 2

Here's Sarah in the elevator. Yeah... holds four people.... riiiiiight.

More of my favorite stairs.

And this time from a different angle!

3rd July 2008

anonymous
non-member comment

LOVE the toilet picture. These are details of Spain that every traveller should know! Also the one of Sarah in the elevator. You should really have your own travel show. Like Rick Steves, only with way more sarcasm! Have fun, play well with others, and talk to LOTS of strangers (especially if they're male and Spanish!)

4th July 2008

KC
non-member comment

Wow this is all so amazing! You're so lucky to have this opportunity! I miss you a lot! But soon we'll be together...in Paris!...and put up our own pictures!!

8th July 2008

Mbroodryk
Marne Broodryk

:) I can't wait to meet you!!

9th July 2008

Mbroodryk
Marne Broodryk

You know, I think every travel blog needs a little sarcasm. These are the little things that we just don't realize we take for granted at home. :)

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