I woke up this morning feeling terrible. I'm sick the first week in Spain; not the best way to start but my day got better. When I got out of bed I found a note from mi madre that the kids were already off to school and that she was on her way to work. It also said to call her when I wake up. One problem... I just got a new phone and I didn't have her number! So I decided to wait until she called me. So instead of just lying around the house all day I decided to take a walk. Yesterday I walked to my school to see what it would be like because that is how I will get to and from school every day. Today I went for a walk in the opposite direction to explore the city a bit more. I passed my brother and sister’s school and lots of little shops on the way. There was a good-looking path that I came across and there was a bakery that smelled so good I had to go in. The wonderful smell came from the fresh chocolate they were making in the back. After a little bit of chocolate I moved on. I came to another little shop that was called Mogador. The store had incents and other beautiful knick knacks. This is where I just bought my mother’s Christmas present! Then nearby there was a book store that I bought a few of my necessary school books. The total of four books was 140€!
After some more walking and picture taking I got a call from mi madre. She told me to meet her by the mall in five minutes and I could meet her brother and his family. So I ran to be there as quick as possible but I didn’t know were the mall was exactly. I was the exact description of a tourist because I was running down a small street, not knowing what direction I was going, bags in my hand, and trying to take as many pictures as I possibly could. It was probably a funny sight to see for a local.
I got to the mall, met a few people, and then mi madre took me to buy some new shoes. It’s always fun to shop for shoes but in Spain it’s even better! I found a pair of tennis shoes that I like so I bought them and that was first item I bought in Spain!!
Mi madre then had to go back to work and she took me with her just to show me around. Carmen works with the Spanish Maritime Safety Agency. From her office she has a beautiful view of the water. I then met her co-workers and boss and instead of just saying hello then leaving, I was there for an hour talking and showing them my house back in the states on Google Maps. Then I came home to see mi padre and he had a wonderful cooked meal waiting.
A siesta was needed after lunch which was then followed by me and my brother going to Squash. -Squash is a racquet sport, practiced indoors with 2 players and a rubber ball. Players hit the ball with their rackets making it bounce off the front wall of the court. - It is a popular sport in Vigo so I hear. The sport is very similar to tennis but it looks a lot funnier. You have to hit the ball as hard and as fast as you can against a wall which is in a 20 foot enclosed area- very hard. When mi padre brought us there were not many children but by the time we left there were little bodies running all over the place. I played for a little while then the teacher came over to help me for a while but I was just trying to copy his movements because he was rattling off different Spanish sport words. Then I tried to tell him I was tired and he understood. I think he told me I was doing well for my first try but I’m not completely sure. So I then took a seat at the bench and a few young girls came by to talk to me. For me not knowing much Spanish and them not knowing much English, we got into some deep conversation. They asked me to name all the states and major cities in America which was cute then we talked for a while about Johnny Depp. More kids came to talk to us and then the parents started to show up and by the time we had to leave we were all talking in Spanish, English, and acting out words that no one could translate. Many of them wanted my name to add me on Facebook and Tuenti. I have friends!!
When we arrived home I took a shower and ate an apple while mi madre made some cheese cake and crapes for a friend that we are going to have lunch with tomorrow afternoon.
We ate dinner and then went to bed early. Carmen says she has a few fun activities planned for this weekend. Can’t wait! A lot happened today and I feel better than I did this morning. School will start on Monday and that should be fun and exciting. I am living a wonderful and busy life in España!!
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