Well, I´m here! I would have to say that the 24 hours of travel were pretty stressful! Both of my flights were delayed at least an hour, which led to my baggage not making it to Madrid with me, and me worrying that I wouldn´t have anyone to pick me up at the airport on Saturday. Things have a way of working out though, my ride was waiting for me at the airport and my luggage made it 24 hours later...not bad I guess. I have a really great set up in Madrid. The family I am staying with basically runs a little hostel...there are 8 students in the two apartments they own - four from the US, 2 from France, and 2 from Canada, ranging in ages from 15-21. It is really nice to have
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