Rain in Spain

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It´s pouring down rain in Madrid today... And I heard it´s warm and sunny back in Seattle! Sometimes I wonder if the rain just likes to follow me around. Makes me feel right at home.

I walked to historical Plaza Mayor last night and ate tapas for dinner. Now that´s my kind of food! For dessert I had churros y chocolate. It´s a dognut-like pastry that you dip in chocolate with steamed milk. Wow. The plaza was filled with live music and Spaniards dressed in their traditional costumes. It´s a holiday week in Madrid... something to do with their patron saint. The city feels very festive. They eat late here, and they stay up really late. I finally went to bed around 2 AM last night.

I´m heading out to Valadevilla today for 8 days. A four hour bus ride out of Madrid... this is the Pueblo Ingles program that I volunteered for. Not sure if I´ll have an internet connection out there, as it´s supposed to be in the middle of nowhere in the mountains. I hope the rain stops so I can check out the scenery... I heard it´s beautiful.

Adios for now,
Laura

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Comments

[Julie K]

Amazing Adventure!
I am so envious....well of the trip maybe not all the walking, involved. I know you will have a fabulous time, making friends along the way, enjoying the culture and sites. Keep us posted so that we can live vicariously!

[Ruthanne Cortez]

Thinking of you and wishing you well
Best of luck Laura. Thanks for taking us along and including us in your adventure. I am very proud to know you. God bless. Ruthanne

[Janis Legacy]

You Go Girl!
Hi Laura, Sounds like you are enjoying your travels, tell us more about what it is that you're doing. Are you doing sketches or watercolors? Pen and ink, all you need. Also have some great books for you to read when you get back. Take care... Janis