Goodbye Madrid
I can't believe it's over.
Almost five months away from home seems like a long time, and it has been. When I got here, the emotional high of being in a new city and getting used to a new life seemed to make time pass more slowly. At two weeks in or four weeks in it seemed like I'd been in Madrid forever. When I look back on the long list of places I've been, think about what I've seen, about all the miles I've put on my shoes, I feel like I've been away for a lot longer than one semester. I've been incredibly lucky to have had so many opportunities in five months. A good part of me can't wait to get home, relax and process everything mentally.
But at the same time, the whole experience has given me the itch to travel that much more. I've barely scratched the surface of Europe, not to mention the rest of the world. I want to go back to almost every place I visited and have a growing list of future destinations.
Madrid, for example, has grown on me more than any other city I've lived in. I'm going to miss our breakfast trips to our favorite tavern in Plaza de Tirso de Molina, the pub and tapas crawls near Alonso Martinez or Huertas, the frequent chocolate and churros runs to either Valor or San Gines, walking the length of Gran Via, and going to Zahara when I was desperate for internet or non-Spanish beer. I can't believe I'm admitting it, but I'll probably even miss the ham.
I'm going to have many stories, probably more than anyone will ever want to hear. Thanks to everyone who's followed me and supported me this semester. I can't wait to see you all. I'll definitely keep using this blog to share the goings on in my life, especially once I return to D.C.
Adios
Almost five months away from home seems like a long time, and it has been. When I got here, the emotional high of being in a new city and getting used to a new life seemed to make time pass more slowly. At two weeks in or four weeks in it seemed like I'd been in Madrid forever. When I look back on the long list of places I've been, think about what I've seen, about all the miles I've put on my shoes, I feel like I've been away for a lot longer than one semester. I've been incredibly lucky to have had so many opportunities in five months. A good part of me can't wait to get home, relax and process everything mentally.
But at the same time, the whole experience has given me the itch to travel that much more. I've barely scratched the surface of Europe, not to mention the rest of the world. I want to go back to almost every place I visited and have a growing list of future destinations.
Madrid, for example, has grown on me more than any other city I've lived in. I'm going to miss our breakfast trips to our favorite tavern in Plaza de Tirso de Molina, the pub and tapas crawls near Alonso Martinez or Huertas, the frequent chocolate and churros runs to either Valor or San Gines, walking the length of Gran Via, and going to Zahara when I was desperate for internet or non-Spanish beer. I can't believe I'm admitting it, but I'll probably even miss the ham.
I'm going to have many stories, probably more than anyone will ever want to hear. Thanks to everyone who's followed me and supported me this semester. I can't wait to see you all. I'll definitely keep using this blog to share the goings on in my life, especially once I return to D.C.
Adios
posted by Bob Martin at 10:07 AM
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