first encounter

una nueva entrada... so far i don´t like it here at all. okay, so the historical aspects are really cool. granada is a beautiful city with impressive architecture. i haven´t had the opportunity to tour much, but that´s where i will be. the people here are ridiculous- so rude, with no common courtesy. they instill SO MUCH importance in fashion. there is a type you must conform to or else you are ostracized. it´s so frustrating not being able to speak and speak openly. i could potentially pass as a spaniard, if i dressed appropriately, but i can´t speak or understand anyone. anyway, i guess it will come with patience and practice. i start school tomorrow, hopefully then i can really pick up with the spanish. classes are at the centro de las lenguas modernas - un edifcio muy agradable y historico. all the instructors are very nice, so that will be a good change... i don´t really have any pictures to post yet, but will soon. miss you all.

starting up the blog

here's the place. i'll post pictures from spain and other travels. and write a bit here and there. i leave the 1st of january and may return the 15th of june...