When I arrived last week the BU group stayed in a hotel for the first two days, and on Saturday Alex and I moved in with our host family. Our host mother speaks English, but we speak Spanish 99% of the time and I am learning quickly how to communicate efficiently.
Here are some pictures that I have taken so far (sorry about the quality, I only have my smartphone with me to take pictures). Sorry this is so short, more pictures and posts are to come!
Alex at La Plaza Puerta del Sol on the first day
Tiny bus
El Edificio Banesto
Police making sure things don't get out of control during a protest at La Plaza Puerta del Sol.
There are many protests like this in Spain, but from what I have seen they are all peaceful.
El Palacio de Cibeles
El Edificio Metropolis
My room!
Our apartment building. We live on the second floor.
"Share a Coke with Jesus"
My friend Tommy next to a really small car.
Our street, in el barrio Justicio, or the Justice District.
It is called the Justice District because there are many courts in the neighborhood.
This is the Supreme Court of Spain, two blocks from our apartment.
