Just got back from going on my FIRST run here in Madrid! I am still shocked that I enjoyed it, even though its 90 degrees out. But sorry Mom, I still have yet to adore running.
Monday was an awesome day... We had class, then went to the Museo Reina Sofia, which is a museum of modern art. SOOO awesome to see Picasso and Dalí paintings, especially Picasso's most famous painting, Guernica. I snuck a picture from the other room since you're not allowed to take pictures of it.
Monday night, we headed back to the stadium to watch Spain play Honduras and WIN!! It was pure chaos and I loved it!!
Tuesday, we went back to the Prado and looked at Velazquez's works. I don't know why I actually enjoy these museums... I guess because every year in Spanish we learn about all these huge paintings and now I actually get to see them. After the Prado, we went to see a flamenco/ballet interpretation of Carmen. Audience style is soo different here. Everyone showed up last minute, and no one really clapped for a pretty artistic performance. The music was pre-recorded, which was odd, but the dancing was phenomenal.
Another strange cultural thing that's different from the US: Students live with their parents throughout college. No one here has an apartment or house with friends. Our teachers think in 30 years that will change, but not now. Also, I've never seen anyone really running outside here, maybe because of the heat, but today, people definitely looked at me like I was crazy.
We leave for Rome early Friday morning!! I can't waaaaiiiit and I need to pack :)
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