If you've ever been interested in visiting the Alhambra, you should know that Washington Irving doesn't do it justice.
Becoming local.
I tracked down a cobbler this week to get my shoes fixed. Made me feel like a real local.
Keep on keeping on.
Not every day goes perfectly. And when it doesn't, you have to start focusing on how to make the best of where you are, and set yourself up for doing better tomorrow.
The better Toledo.
I didn't know what to expect when I went to visit Toledo. Honestly, the city blew me away.
Perseverance in the face of mild inconvenience.
Some days I find it hard to get going, and I dismiss all the small things that hold me back. Those problems are real, but they don't mean I'm helpless.
10,000 steps.
I love to walk. So now that I'm in Madrid, I'm tracking how many steps I take in a day.
A very ignorant impression of El Prado.
I wish I knew more about art history. Exploring El Prado this weekend brought me a step closer.
The octopus dinner.
Cooking octopus for dinner was more of a challenge than I thought. I think I succeeded, though!
Attempting Spanish.
This past week, I've been putting extra time into my Spanish. Sure wish I'd worked harder on this while I was Stateside.
Becoming nocturnal.
People told me that Spain ran on a later schedule, but I didn't quite believe it. Looks like I'm going to have to adjust.