A Trifle from Our Ridiculous Lives
17 years ago
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Me Encanta Barcelona!
Well, there was a lot more to our ski trip than my alleged complaining, but all in all it was an awesome trip! Surprisingly, it was our first time ever skiing, given that we both live in snow abundant areas in the U.S. Now we have something to look forward to when we return to the frigid tundra prone city of our university. But I can't wait to say that the first time I went skiing was in Andorra!
Trips are not the only thing we do here, we actually engage in the "study" part of study abroad. We have classes Monday through Friday in history, business and of course, Spanish!
The part that I enjoy most out of my day is walking through Placa de Cataluyna or any Placa because there are a lot of interesting street performers and there is always something new to see everyday.
Since I am the only one who actually writes blogs here it goes...
Why this week was amazing!
It's a miracle. I found a black hair salon in Barcelona right off the Jaume 1 metro stop. Its legit and not too expensive. YAY! Now I officially will not look like a hot mess.
We discovered KFC snack pack. Yes... we have come all this way to Barcelona to eat kentucky fried chicken. Money is tight, however, and the chinese food just was not cutting it. And can you believe it. We actually received some customer service there. Of all the places...KFC.
I found the equivalent to a dollar store. Yes that's right. I have been looking for one and all along it has been right next to my house. No more expensive notebooks and paper and pencils and toiletries.
I managed to make it a week and no shopping. Yeah that's right. Bola you owe me!!!!!! I might have a small addiction according to Bola but it is getting better. The best cure is one look at my bank account in EUROS!
Skiiing in Andorra...Well that was interesting. Bola complaining about her calves and legs the whole time. Bola complaining about having a heart attack. Bola complaining about it being cold. Bola complaining about not having enought light.... Bola complaining.....etc. You get the pt. Me falling halfway down the mountain and getting stuck in a snow bank. The long arguments about splitting the change and religion and politics. The tiny itty bitty apartment. Sleeping in our ski gear because we were afraid to actually touch the sheets. Getting stares of amazement that yes two blacks girls were there in Andorra to ski...watching 3 year olds zoom past us on skis as we struggle to bucle our skiis...top model photo shoot inspiration....any many more memories that I am sure I am forgetting.
That's it for me!. Off to Madrid. YEAH!!!
It's a miracle. I found a black hair salon in Barcelona right off the Jaume 1 metro stop. Its legit and not too expensive. YAY! Now I officially will not look like a hot mess.
We discovered KFC snack pack. Yes... we have come all this way to Barcelona to eat kentucky fried chicken. Money is tight, however, and the chinese food just was not cutting it. And can you believe it. We actually received some customer service there. Of all the places...KFC.
I found the equivalent to a dollar store. Yes that's right. I have been looking for one and all along it has been right next to my house. No more expensive notebooks and paper and pencils and toiletries.
I managed to make it a week and no shopping. Yeah that's right. Bola you owe me!!!!!! I might have a small addiction according to Bola but it is getting better. The best cure is one look at my bank account in EUROS!
Skiiing in Andorra...Well that was interesting. Bola complaining about her calves and legs the whole time. Bola complaining about having a heart attack. Bola complaining about it being cold. Bola complaining about not having enought light.... Bola complaining.....etc. You get the pt. Me falling halfway down the mountain and getting stuck in a snow bank. The long arguments about splitting the change and religion and politics. The tiny itty bitty apartment. Sleeping in our ski gear because we were afraid to actually touch the sheets. Getting stares of amazement that yes two blacks girls were there in Andorra to ski...watching 3 year olds zoom past us on skis as we struggle to bucle our skiis...top model photo shoot inspiration....any many more memories that I am sure I am forgetting.
That's it for me!. Off to Madrid. YEAH!!!
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