Sorry I’ve been slow with updates. I just now was able to connect to the internet in my apartment. Today is technically day four. My days have been filled with orientation activities with the other students in my study abroad program. I live right downtown Madrid, close to many famous museums. 

This is my room. As you can see, I’m still unpacking and settling in. 

This is what it looks like outside my bedroom window. The front of the house opens to the street, but I like being on the side because it muffles the city noise. Temperatures during the day have been in the 90s here, and very few places have air conditioning. I’ve been wearing dresses to stay cool. 

Yesterday I visited the Reina Sofia art museum in Madrid. The art and the building were spectacular. I look forward to seeing all the museums! 

This post comes from a cafe in Spain! I arrived Saturday morning and met my host mom. For the next four months, I will live in downtown Madrid with my host parents and their 19 year old daughter. The city is beautiful. Expect pictures soon, I want to share my apartment and the city!

My last day in the United States was a good one. After I finished packing (two big suitcases, a carry-on suitcase and a backpack), I had some fun. I got my nails done and a went in for a much needed haircut. 

I also went out to lunch. This is the Lobster Cobb salad from Smack Shack in Minneapolis. Anything with lobster is a favorite of mine, and this had avocado, another favorite. 

To really celebrate my last evening, I went with my family to see a Minnesota Gophers game. We watched from a suite and it was a beautiful night, so I enjoyed the time. 

I’m heading to the airport with my mountain of luggage! After removing 15 lb. of clothes, I’m all set.