May 9, 2012
Day 2 of 4 in Madrid Spain Update:
Started the day late with a great mid-day meal prepared by my host Miguel Enrique Sepulveda Garcia. Started off walking towards downtown, or what I thought was downtown. Ended up walking in the wrong direction and getting lost for several hours. Best thing to do! Saw some amazing statues and parks. Sat down and ate helado in a park and just read, wrote and people watched for an hour. Engrossed myself in spanish by venturing out alone today and talking to people in the shops and streets. Ended the night with leftovers, mmm, and chilling. Cannot wait for tomorrow!!!
May 10, 2012
Day 3 of 4 in Madrid, Espana Update:
Another late night last night, which meant waking up into the mid-afternoon today. I feel as if my body still is not adjusted to Madrid time but I am powering through with strong cafe and great meals. I finally found downtown by myself today! Was out exploring for several hours with the camera. Went to the Royale Palace, Plaza de Meyor and the Universidad de Design. Once my feet starting burning I sat on a park bench at the palace and read, wrote and people watched for a couple of hours. Went to a party at the universidad, free booze! Now I am about to go out into the night to experience the bar scene. Excellente dia!
May 12, 2012
Day 5 of 4, Madrid, Espana:
I'm suppose to leave today but experiencing some technical difficulties on the body front. Maybe I will take a late bus out of Madrid today. I know for sure today that I will be coming back to Spain for the people I have met here alone.
Day 1 of 4 Aranda de Duero, Espana:
Bus ride flew by today! Stepping off the bus I was greeted with open arms from my host Michelle. We then sped off to a friends house to enjoy good food, good wine and great conversation. Ended up talking into the wee hours of the night. Such generous people I have met during my time here in Espana. I cannot wait to explore this little town in the morning! Buenas!
May 13, 2012
Day 2 of 4 Aranda de Duero, Espana:
Amazing, amazing day! I am also staying with 2 cyclist from France. They have been touring the world for 3 years! Great people to converse with, I am constantly surprised by how much I am learning during this trip. I went on a 10 mile hike today. It was great to be at peace with nature again. I cooked a delicious meal for everyone for dinner, great wine btw too. Tomorrow I am visiting a vineyard that has great wine and olive oil. I am such a lucky person!
May 14
Day 3 of 4 Aranda de Duero:
Today was amazing. Pure and simple. I went out with a handdrawn map and the advice of my host in search of this vineyard. After going off instinct I discovered it; however, it was closed for the day. No matter, I kept walking until a meadow where I napped, ate and read away the afternoon to the songs of the birds. On my way back I tripped across a teeny tiny trail to a river. Here I swam naked and got throughly cooled and muddy.
After the afternoon of soloing, we all headed back into the country for tea with the spiritual man of the town. Although I understand spanish at such a basic level, what he was saying rang true to me. I am still recovering from his wisdom. I have forever been changed.
May 15, 2012
Day 4 of 4 Aranda de Duero:
Simple day today. Slept in and then spent the afternoon with my host Michelle. We took a dip in the river, mucho frio! Then we layed in the sun and just talked. I have learned so much about who I am here in Aranda. Ended the day with a beautiful dinner prepared by Michelle. Tomorrow I jump on a bus to San Sebastian where the sea shall rule my days. I cannot wait to eat some of their famous seafood! Buenas!
May 16, 2012
San Sebastian Day 1 of 3:
Hopped on a bus today and 4.5 hours later ended up in this heaven called San Sebastian. Its is absoluetly perfect here. Nature, mountains, ocean, bay, old world charm, great wine and amazing food. I might just live here in the future. Found a hostel at a great price, now time for nap so that I can experience the nightlife here. Adios!
May 18, 2012
San Sebastian Day 3 of 4:
No update yesterday because it was jammed packed with adventures. I convinced 2 aussies, 2 new zealanders, and 2 americans to go on a 9km hike up a mountain to a small town called San Pedro. All of them but me and a new zealander unfortunately wore flip flops. With a hungover state, limited water, no food and improper clothing this 3 hour hike destroyed them all. However the gorgeous scenic views and amazing company made this one of the best hikes of my life. The quote of the day from me is "I am such a lucky girl!!" I jump on a bus tomorrow to Granada for some more beach time and to visit some friends. Woohoo!
May 19, 2012
San Sebastian Day 4 of 4:
Rainy day today. But this allowed me to recover from last night. Went out to the bars at 10pm and went to sleep at 7am. Convinced a group of french guys in a mixed conversation of english, spanish and french to leave one bar to go to another. Got an entire bar of locals dancing, which lead to a free shot from the bartender. A group of local women asked me to dance with them and then consisted to teach me how to salsa. Walked along the playa watching a thunderstorm roll in. Then ended my night with a great conversation with an aussie. I'm off on a bus to Granada in a few hours for more adventures!
May 20, 2012
Day 1 of 4 Granada:
I now know what hobos experiemce in a day. After a straight 20 hours or traveling I arrived in the wee hours of the morning. Balancing out a solid 5 hours of sleep in 48 hours Max picked me up from the bus station. We then commenced to walked aroumd an hour into/around the city looking for a cafe open on a sunday morning. Churros con chocolate were delicious; however did no work. Slept on a park bench, then moved due to rain. Said screw it and decided to find a hostel. Finally was able to check in at 12:30, 3.5 hours of sleeping in their lobby later. Now I sit in the sun with some sleep, shower and food under my belt. Life is looking a bit better now.
May 22, 2012
Day whatever:
Tried of updating, I need to get a blog for this shiz. I'm alive people. Going into the backcountry tomorrow for 3 days. Biking, hiking and sleeping under the stars in the Sierra Nevadas. Thank goodness I don't have to be around people. I might have hit my bullshit meter limit. Be back by monday, possibly...
May 24, 2012
Update:
Ok I released that demon into the wild. After a stint in the foothills, scouting for wild herbs for dinner, 2 nights falling asleep to the twinkling of the stars and swimming in crystal clear snowmelt my soul is in better spirits. I am exploring the wild caves this afternoon, the heat will be gone by then. Tomorrow I travel back to Madrid for nights filled with salsa dancing, wine and amazing company. Oh Spain you have treated me well, but we shall embrace again!
May 27, 2012
Spent the day fighting this cold. But Miguel was a saint and took care of my whining ass all day. Then Agustin made a beautiful dinner. Katarina just left from my final send off before I fly out in the morning. What amazing people I have had the honor to meet and become friends with! I am so grateful right now. Off to sleep so that I can function on the 12 hour flight...
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