He llegado

Hey everyone, I have arrived in little but beautiful Santander. It's about 3:30 right now and I just ate lunch with mi Señora. Her name is Julia, she's just about as wide as she is tall, and probably the sweetest thing ever. She showed me around a little and fed me as soon as I got here. I told her that I have heard that spaniards think it's rude if you don't finish all the food they give you, and she said, for you, you are so tiny, all you have to do is say "soy contenta," (which means "I'm full") and I will understand. Then she told me that I must be tired and that i could sleep if I want. She then says, "I'm going to sleep too. In Spain, there exists a wonderful thing that we do everyday. After we eat, we sleep. This miracle is called Siesta." haha, what a character.

So yes, so far I am understanding about 85% of everything she says. Which is more than I expected I would. Talking is a bit harder than listening and understanding, but i'm certainly impressed with myself. Perhaps I'm speaking too soon.

Anyway. I was told by more than a couple People that they heard the beds and pillows were much less comfortable than ours in the states, but I am warm and have a full tummy, and my bed feels perfectly comfy to me.
Happy siesta, everyone.

"el Mundo es in libro, y aquellos que no viajan leen solo una pagina."