Tests! Scary and tough but I think I know what I got wrong.
More rain. Big droplets here. And when it rains it poors (literally) but only for very small amounts of time. Amanda, Alice, and I missed the rain by minutes when we walked to school. And on the way back it held off too.
It actually become quite cool...probably the coolest it's been since we got here.
(During break I got this picture to show you all how cloudy it was... The view is completely gone)
Lunch was pasta with clams (This is called alle vongoli in Italian if anyone would like to look it up). Strawberry yogurt for desert.
I recognized progress in my ability to follow and add to our daily luncheon conversations today! Because it was kind of a yucky day and there wasn't that much to do we three decided to go to the movies. This way we could celebrate finishing midterms, practice listening to Spanish, and also relax.
After lunch we had a very relaxing afternoon. We decided on a movie and agreed on one of the later times. Alice and I did some more yoga; it was a much harder routine today but very envigorating. I talked to the fam, made a list of a whole bunch of things to do in Barcelona, etc. We were getting stir crazy towards the end.
At 8 we were off.
On the way to the metro at Ópera, we stopped at this Kebop place where the ever hungry Alice got a little gyro style sandwich...she kindly shared several bites with both of us.
The theater was only two stops from opera on San Bernardo. We had some time to walk around the neighborhood.
Different part of Madrid in style and atmosphere but still nice and clean with lots of people out eating and socializing. ...lots of dogs too.
Here we are. It was a pretty theater and the prices were just about the same as at home. We got a huge tub of popcorn to share and sprites. Good way to practice Spanish.
The movie was: Requistas Para Ser Una Persona Normal. It is a movie from Spain...but it was such a silly/simple plot that we could all understand pretty much all of what was going on. It put the three of us in a really good mood. So fun!
After we walked through opera, the castle is lit up at night and is so impressive.
Amanda and I found a place to get tapas and a small drink. An Italian at the table next to us spoke a little in both English and Spanish. Probably to practice. He told us about a couple of different interesting places to go in the city.. Like these micro theaters.
Came home slowly walking. Beautiful evening!!
Em
Have enjoyed your blogs and pictures. Hope midterms went well. Look forward to reading about your up coming holiday. What fun to see some more of Spain. Have a good time. Will be thinking about you as always. Love you!
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