Monday, January 24, 2011

What is lacking in America.

There are just some things you will see in Spain, that you're way less likely to find in the U.S.
For example:

  • A couple of old people in full-length fur coats.

I never managed to get in front of them, and I still have suspicions that one of them may have been an old man.
  • Beautifully-detailed drain pipes.

Now you might not think this is cool, but that's alright because I think it is way cool. These are all around the Plaza de Cervantes, which is the center of my little city of Alcala de Henares.

  • Really amazing food and food markets.



I really like it so much, that I don't think I'll go into much depth right now. But here's one more picture of me enjoying Crema de Catalana (It's a Spanish creme brulee that you can see half eaten in one of the above pictures).
I look so happy because it was very delicious, and on my list of things to eat in Spain. So far, I've hit all the big ones; paella, churros con chocolate caliente, and crema de catlana. 
  • Giant walls in the middle of the city, covered in plants.


So cool.
  • The Prado.

I have never in my life been in such a close proximity for an extended period of time, to as many beautiful works of art as I am now. There are a ton of art museums here, and I have to visit most of them for my Madrid Walks class. The Prado is the only one I've been to so far, but later this week I plan on going to the modern art museum, Reina Sofia. It is the home of Picasso's Guernica. I'm very excited.
  • Beautiful, historical cities and architecture.











Well, things are great here in Spain. My Spanish is still coming along. I really love all the amazing things I get to do, and see. I hope everything is well at home. Thanks to everyone for all their love. Coming soon, Segovia....




4 comments:

  1. Love. Holy crap! I'm so jealous of all the art and architecture you get to see. Did you take all those pictures? Cuz you definitely have "the eye." Go Miche! :)

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  2. Great job with the photos and the commentary. I'm so glad you are liking it. Spain is so enchanting. I love you, MOM

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  3. Although I'm not sure we can remedy all that is missing from America, I absolutely believe that having people walking down the street in full length fur coats is feasible! Let's do it!

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  4. When you get home, I know where to buy coats like that for like 30 dollars. We will walk up and down center street next winter in them. :)

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