February 2009


I’ve been here for a month now, and I finally feel like a Barcelona resident rather than just a visitor. Several people have asked me for directions, and I was able to give responses. That’s a great feeling. I now know where to walk, which train to take, and can even read the menus! I’ve [...]

I’m sorry, I just couldn’t resist. There are no cold caffeinated beverages here. “Café con leche” is not a latte. It’s a very small cup of espresso with a little bit of milk. It’s delicious, don’t get me wrong—but for an entire month now I have not had an Iced Latte. A big one. Because [...]