Back home again in Madrid

After dreaming of this day for 2.5 years, I'm back in Madrid. My flights went smoothly, my bags weren't overweight (though I sure couldn't lift them!), and I have my very own room in a part of Madrid I've never seen before.

I arrived around 6:30 yesterday, took a cab to my home, where the landladies were waiting for me. They are a mother and a daugher and very kind, though I am mostly guessing about what we spoke about. We chatted for awhile and they sent me to my room, which is tiny, but great. I have doors leading to a small terrace overlooking the street. I have one roommate, Tom, who is arriving today. Last night I met a British girl who used to live in this flat and who did the TTMadrid program in April. She only made me more excited for the upcoming months!

Today I am going to wander around with my map and find the school and maybe do some grocery shopping. Then I need to get to work on my suitcases and my course prep.

Adios!

Goodbye America, Hello Spain (tomorrow)

In just a few minutes I am leaving for Chicago. Madeline is moving in at Columbia today, and I fly out of O'Hare at 10pm. A layover in Copenhagen, then arrive in Madrid at 6pm Saturday (Spain time...that's about noon EST).

This is my blog for my year abroad. My class starts Monday, so I'm sure this weekend will be quite busy with adjusting and preparing for my class.

You can reach me on skype: megan.janicki, email: meganjanicki1@gmail.com or mjjanick@indiana.edu, aim, and facebook. My phone number is the same, but I wouldn't recommend that. Address upon request.

Gotta finish packing!

Next time in Madrid,

Megan