Perspective

On Today's Menu: A List

I did my homework...

1. I read a lot of books.

2. I did a lot of research.

3. I took a lot of classes.

I was thinking...

1. Show me the historic sites!

2. Show me the grand architecture!

3. Show me the gorgeous beaches!

I came prepared...

1. Brought along a brand new camera.

2. Brought along a pair of cheap sunglasses.

3. Brought along a cell phone.

I noticed...

1. The slower pace.

2. The fast talking.

3. The lack of personal space.

I changed my mind...

1. When I saw Transformers 2 in Español.

2. When I saw thirty flags from thirty nations blowing in the wind.

3. When I went to the Albaicín and saw the last Moorish stronghold.

I always carry in my bag...

1. My almost full journal. 

2. My worn out Spanish/English dictionary.

3. My daily "20 Minutos: Granada" newspaper and 0,60 euro for a much needed caffeine fix. 

What I have noticed most about Spain...

1. It smells. BAD. Everywhere you go...so BAD.

2. It's loud...so very loud.

3. It's picturesque...so incredibly beautiful. 

It's the everyday life...

1. I can't capture it with words.

2. I can't capture it with a camera.

3. I can't fathom trying.