is amazing. Had a bit of a rough day as I checked my budget. yikes! Just barely going to squeak through, and I’ve borrowed so much.
I’m clearly mismatched with my hostel, seeing as I want to sleep at two in the morning and just about everyone else wants to drink in the room and talk. I’m just tired, I’ve done all I can do here for now.
About yesterday though, incredible! Started the day at Park Güell, which Maria K accurately described as “Dr. Seussville” It’s a park on a hill, designed by Gaudi (the guy responsible for at least half the amazing things to see in the city). Met a guy from Japan who’s currently biking around the world. Sat and talked with other Americans about studying abroad (we are everywhere, I swear)! Later sat aon a bench in Plaça Catalunya and talked with a Lithuanian kid and a guy who just returned to Barcelona for the first time in 35 years (his family fled the Franco regime when he was 16). I told him that I hope he finds the city better than he left it (which of course is going to be true). It’s such an open, inviting place. People really can just do whatever, at long as they arent hurting anyone doing it. There was a guy not far from us dancing alone, for hours. Strange, but what’s so wrong with that? That’s what I talked about with the Lithuanian kid, but that’s another story I guess.
Glad to know it was worth coming back to Barcelona. Just wish I could save a few more euros somewhere. Oh well, I have what I think is all the food I’ll need till the flight (close at least: 3 large baguettes, 5 apples, a jar of peanut butter (need protein) and these “Digestive biscuits” popular in Spain cause noone seems to eat enough fiber! Or maybe thats just if you’re in a host family…) Of course, I get to eat with the Orihuels on Saturday. I’m excited but a bit nervous. It’s hard for me to start talking in Spanish, especially with the lak of practice lately. I recently forgot how to say “buy”. (comprar, it’s 7th grade spanish vocab)!
Back in NYC june 9th (have I said that on here already?) To Alfred-Hornell not too long after. Details forthcoming.
