Arrival

Hola!!

I arrived on August 25th at the station Puerta de Atocha, Madrid. I took a taxi to go to my homestay, which was approximately 15 minutes away from the station for 13 euros. Not so bad compared to a cab in New York city right?

The apartment is very nice. old European style and antique furniture. I live with three other flatmates, two from my school and one from Texas. Our homestay mom is very nice and sweet, but only speaks Spanish which is good if you want to improve your Spanish.

It took me a week to unpack everything...but my closet finally looks like someone actually lives there!! We have our own rooms, desks, bookshelves, etc. Our homestay mom makes breakfast and dinner for us. Breakfast is pretty simple but she tries to make Spanish dishes every time for dinner such as paella, empanada, tortilla...

I love living with other people. After having roommates for two years in college and now in Spain, I don't think I could ever live by myself. Also, city life is amazing! I live 2 minutes away from the metro and it is so simple to use and so clean.

Hasta Luego!!