Dag 1
It begins!
25 mei 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
It's not as expected, but what in my life ever is?
25 mei 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
It's not as expected, but what in my life ever is?
Verenigde StatenPennsylvaniaForest CountyMayburg41°36’2” N 79°15’4” W 25 mei 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
I had forgotten that JetBlue has free wifi on board, which is great because despite my exhaustion, sleep is not forthcoming.
My adventure has begun and already it has completely changed to theMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenNew YorkQueens CountyCedar Manor HousesBaisley Pond40°40’7” N 73°46’52” W
25 mei 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Today I feel like I totally became a member of the jet set crowd. I booked my first ever "microstay." For those who are like I was, a mere 8 hours ago, this is when you book a daytime hotel stay,Meer informatie
25 mei 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Super smooth check in, and right to boarding. Ugh these planes are getting more and more cramped!
FrankrijkÎle-de-FranceÉpiais-lès-LouvresParis Charles de Gaulle Airport49°0’44” N 2°33’28” E
26 mei 2017, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
we ended up being two hours late, so a mad rush to terminal 3 to catch my connection to Madrid. I almost got onto a bus to ORLY by mistake, thank goodness I realized in time!
SpanjeMadridRetiroParco del Buen Retiro40°25’7” N 3°40’49” W
27 mei 2017, Spanje ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
I made it to Madrid! Finding my apartment ended up being more tricky than anticipated, but I figured it out. Our apartment is awesome, the neighborhood is super cool and full of vibrance and activity.Meer informatie
SpanjeMadridSalamancaMuseo Casa De La Moneda40°25’23” N 3°40’11” W
27 mei 2017, Spanje ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
After walking for hours, we had a fabulous dinner and delicious sangria
SpanjeMadridSalamancaPalacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid40°25’25” N 3°40’11” W
27 mei 2017, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
I slept well on my first night in my new apartment. (I commandeered the fan sitting unplugged in the hall which helped fight the Mack truck got flashes I still get) The window shade is one of theMeer informatie
SpanjeComunidad de MadridParlaPlaxa Adolfo Marsillach40°14’10” N 3°46’3” W
28 mei 2017, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Today was another busy day! I made english sausage and bacon this morning, and then we went to the "orientation" which was mostly just a formality.
Then we were thinking of going to Toledo, but weMeer informatie
SpanjeMadridPueblo Nuevo-VentasPlaza de Toros de Las Ventas40°25’56” N 3°39’48” W
30 mei 2017, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Last night I reluctantly attended a bull fight. I want to say that I gained a better understanding of it and why it still exists but I did not. The ceremony and cultural aspect is interesting, but theMeer informatie