Is there somewhere you can buy virtues?
Am still waiting for my backpack to be delivered - after almost an hour of calling the baggage claim number and playing the spectacular 'on hold, get disconnected, get busy signal,on hold, repeat' game I finally get through and speak to a real live human - apparently my pack is here in Madrid (likely having the time of it's life) and will be delivered this morning. Now, since it was 11:30 when I was speaking to the lovely woman at Iberia I was skeptical until someone reminded me that around here, morning really lasts until around 2pm...On the upside of all of this, is that my Spanish is slowly coming back - which is good as most of the staff here at La Luna speak very little or no English thus forcing me to dredge up the Spanish from the back of my brain.
Went for a lovely long walk last night - I live near a small Plaza (Manuel Becerra) that is chock full of little shops, restaurants and the place where I got my SIM card yesterday. It will likely be my first destination today as I want to explore that area more thoroughly. I have yet to dine out as I just didn't feel up to it last night on my own in my grubby travel clothes. Today however, I plan to sample some local cuisine, go for yet another long walk (and mabye go to Retiro Park) and prepare for day 1 of museum viewing tomorrow! Prado here I come!
Apparently writing this entry sent out some sort of bat signal to my pack because it just arrived!! I'm going to unpack, have a long shower and wear different clothes! An entirely different Kristin will be set to take on Madrid! Whew this is a long entry - don't get too used to these folks! Aw, who I am kidding, I like to talk - you know it, I know it.
¡Ése es todo para ahora - más adelante!
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Yay! Clothes! The force must be strong with you...
Have a great day, and enjoy the museum!
Hi! I don't know how everything works on this yet, so I'm logged on with Andrew's account.
Love the blog! That has to be my greatest fear of traveling anywhere I don't have control over my luggage. I've worked at PIA and generally baggage handlers are crap! I once drove over a set of golf clubs on the tarmac that some Air Canada goof dumped off the back of the carts he was towing. Hey..it was either I run over the clubs or hit a 747 with my bus!
Hope you have a camera with you. Andrew and I travel vicariously through our friends and family and we would love to see pics!
Jen ;P
Glad to hear that your pack arrived! I don't know what I would have done in that situation. Also glad to know that you arrived! Have a great time. I'm wishing I was there seeing old things and beautiful museums. And cute Spanish boys!
Jo-Anne
Hi
I called you yesterday and I think it was around the time you were trying to talk with someone about your bag. When I called it said the destination you are trying to call is not available. I will try again later tonight my time. Sounds like you are having a good time, love you lots your bro
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