Oh man, I guess it's about time for an update, right?
The past few weeks have been calm but chaotic at the same time. I had quite a lot of school work outside of class, reading books, making translations, writing papers (it surprises me how in Belgium this hardly ever happens, for which I am very grateful!).
Since the easter trip I haven't gone anywhere special, except for: THE MOUNTAIN
Yes, you read I right, I finally made it!
I calculated that walking through the mountain park would be long enough so I took the bus to the official entrance instead of walking there. I have to mention I went by myself. Even though there were so many people I knew who wanted to go, I just had one of those days where a bit of meditation was necessary. Just like in Belgium (and I guess the rest of Europe, spring finally came to Alcala -spring on steroids better) Temperatures fluctuated between 30 and 35, which was awesooooooome.
I admit I was a little scared, I did not have a map (except for occasional roadsigns) and I had never been here before, so taking one turn or the other was always a guess. The park is absolutely gorgeous, there is lots of green, trees, agriculture and animals!
I was also scared of, losing my way, meeting wild animals.. and wild humans.
That was probably the reason I walked an average of 7 kms /hour. Needless to say, the next few days I stuck to "horizontal running".
Everything about it though, the smells, the colors, the heat, the road... you can guess what it reminded me of!
Today, I went again, this time taking some friends along.
Beside my mountain adventures, the weather has allowed us to relax by the river or in Madrid, getting some color. I also went for one jog, yes one, that's one more than none!
This week my Spanish classes ended with a bang, the exam. Results are yet to come in.
There is also a fair amount of partying happening every week, although I have to admit I'm growing out of it. Doing the same thing every week, three times a week, you get over it pretty quickly.
I am really making an effort now to get more in touch with Spanish people (of one sex rather than the other of course), more updates on that later.
Also, the prince of Spain was in Alcala this week. BAM