After a delayed plane, and a lost cabbie, we finally got to what we thought would be our apartment for the next two months. Come to find out is more like a home stay. With lots of rules about where things go, and a family that you never see. The never seeing the famly thing does not bother us at all, its all the rules about where things go. And we share a bathroom and kitchen area with the lady of the house´s business. Which means everything must be clean and in its place all the time... such as life, an apartment would have been nice, but its a lot better than the last place we left. No mold and mildew everywhere! Its quite a ways outside of the city center and takes us about an hour to get in every morning, but thats okay. We were able to get transportation cards for the month for both of us, so have been putting them to use!
The city here is beautiful and the weather is wonderful compared to the gray skies and continual rain of Scotland, but I miss English. I have never before even visited a country in which I was not able to speak to people. Even in Italy, I knew what was going on as it is very similar to Spanish. Not here. Some words are similar to English, but its still rough. I am catching on to a few words though... mainly foods and 'please can I have a beer' ... the important words. :)
3 comments:
Hang in there sweetie...you're almost back to English ;) I envy all of the wonderful things you have seen and are going to see! Your scrapbooks will be fabulous. Glad to hear that you like your place better...sorry about all the rules :) Like being a kid again, only much strickter from the sounds of things. You'll be glad to get back to the States and see all of your crazy relatives and have your OWN space :)
Love ya heaps and miss you both bunches.
Aunt Sally
Hey Trisha, just wanted to let you know I am delighted that you have internet service. I was so worried I would not be able to keep up with your travels for the next 2 months! I am sure that you will catch on very quickly, you are a very smart young lady! and after all you have learned the important phrase...I NEED a beer. Loads of love to you and Mike, we miss you and are counting the days until your return. Hugs and Kisses, Aunt Sue
As long as you can ask for a beer and the bathroom, life is good! At least you won't be there for as long, so soon you'll be back to good old American-style English... Unfortunately the beers will be imported instead of brewery-fresh. Hopefully being around family will make up for it!
The boys got their postcards Saturday, they were so excited to hear from you! I loved Nate's with the Sheep in the "seasons".
Lots of love to you both!!
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