Adorable, despite my questionable photography skills. |
+ Madrid is beautiful. It's full of color--the buildings are all painted in vivid shades and the sky is brilliantly blue. I can't wait to explore more of the city!
+ Spanish ladies love los pantalones de Hammer. (I don't think they're actually called that, but they're everywhere and amazing. Don't be surprised if I come home with a collection.)
+ Not to throw Steve under the bus, but it's a good idea to not lose your wallet within an hour of arriving in Madrid. #protip
+ We've been able to navigate the city, order food, and check out apartments using our rudimentary at best Spanish skills; I am 92% sure we haven't accidentally purchased a giant trampoline and/or offended anyone, so wins all around.
While we look for an apartment, we're staying at a hostel in La Latina, one of the oldest areas of Madrid. La Latina was the original walled site of Madrid during the Middle Ages, but these days, it's best known for its tapas scene on two neighboring streets, Cava Alta and Cava Baja. It's full of (highly illogically laid out but) charmingly curvaceous cobblestone streets; candy colored buildings; wrought iron balconies spilling over with flora and laundry; and plazas and historical churches.
I love it here and we're hoping to find an apartment in this neighborhood. Speaking of--we're off to check out another apartment!
Love,
Jess
Hooray! Glad you guys are enjoying it there already (except the wallet part... boo.) Patrick and I will be checking your blogs all the time. Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteYay, thanks Emma! Can't wait for you guys to visit! P.S. Look for a little somethin' somethin' in the mail this week...
DeleteI love los pantalones de hammer! I'll wear them with you. If we both do it, it will be cool.
ReplyDeletePS This is Meg. I can't figure out how to post as myself and not "unknown user."