I Miss Salt

Note to self. Never again take an intensive course with 5 straight hours of classes every day. WORST. DECISION. OF MY LIFE. On a happier note, this is my last day of classes for the week, because my friends and I are starting our weekend off early and heading to Madrid tonight. We're catching a bus at 1:30 am that will get us into the city around 6:30 and then we'll have all day Friday in Madrid. Saturday we're planning a day trip to Toledo, so we wanted to make sure and get as much time in the city as we could.

This morning was rough because I was really tired. Yesterday was a big day. First I had class from 9am to 2:15pm. Then I raced home for lunch and then raced back out to the bar to see the game. For those of you who didn't see it (which I'm sure is all of you) it was a heartbreaking loss Switzerland (or Suisa) 1-Espana 0. It was absolutely infurtiating because we were supposed to win it, and we were clearly a better team--the footwork, passing, and teamwork was incredible--but Spain was just getting impatient and making one crappy attempt after another. Whereas the Swiss maybe made 4 attempts and got one in (altho it was still a pretty lucky shot. youtube it) Spain probably made 30 attempts. And they were all awful. I about lost my voice after the game. Plus the swisss were playing really dirty. Harrumph. Not happy.

After that we went on a hike up the mountain to this little neighborhood called the Barranco del Abogado and the city cemetary. Amazing views and a great glute workout :) Then I raced back to the house again to shower and have dinner, and then back to the bar again to celebrate Carlos's 21st birthday. Needless to say it was a late night and I felt it this morning :P

Random thoughts of the day:
Dogs. Dogs here are different than dogs in america. I don't know if the dogs here are more resistant to heat or something, but they are definitely different breeds than I am used to seeing. Also, they are much more well-trained. They are always out and about walking with their owners, but I very rarely see a leash--they're just not needed. Pretty cool stuff. Although a lot of people don't pick up their dog's poop, which really sucks :(

I've started making a list of all the foods I can't wait to eat when I get back in the states.
1. beef. I haven't had any red meat since I came here. It's mostly chicken and pork (and of that mostly ham) and the occasional seafood. I would kill for a steak.
2. a real breakfast. I'm talking pancakes, hashbrowns, bacon, the works. I have buttered toast nearly every day, and my tummy is so sad afterwards :(
3. Pizza. The pizza here is different, a lot less saucey, and the sauce tastes different. I feel I need to rectify this injustice with pizza hut.
4. Something, ANYTHING, deep-fried. Preferably chicken strips or cheesecurds.

It's really sad the things you miss about America, huh? Fast food and english tv :P Oh jeez.

Anywho, I need to empty my camera and pack for this weekend, I'll hit you up on Monday with the details of my trip!
Abrazos y besos,
Meredith