
Divirtiendome sola
Sometimes when I'm traveling alone, I find it hard to get motivated. Today I forced myself out of the apartment after lunch to go visit the Palacio Real de Madrid. I hadn't been on the tour in almost 10 years and thought I'd refresh my memory of the luscious and grand rooms that make up the first floor of the palace. I remember St. Lawrence taking the group on one of our first days in the city and my Segovian host mom had taken me on a quick tour that year as well. With a

¡Vaya Calor!
It's currently 99F or 37C in Madrid and I am hiding in my little studio apartment. Getting up and out of the apartment early when it's still below 90F is key! I had the pleasure of meeting with my old coworker's son this morning to help him practice his English for the Cambridge Advanced exam. Later I made my way to the Phone House to pick up a cell phone and finally to Corte Inglés for a much needed fan! I'm treating myself to my favorite drinks, Aquarius and Fanta (lemo