I have had such an exciting week! Steph and Morgan arrived on Sunday, and I was able to meet up with on Monday before my class. I went to their hostel, and we walked to Retiro Park, Sol, went into the Royal Palace, saw the cathedral, and walked around Sol--all before lunch! It was so great to catch up with Steph! Even though we can chat over Facebook and Skype, it was so relieving to talk to her in person. They had lots more fun enjoying the sights, sounds, and nightlife of Madrid while I was going to class and tutoring, but on Wednesday I met up with Steph, Morgan, and Kenzie for lunch at Cien Montaditos because they have euro sandwiches on Wednesdays.
On Monday night, Liz and her mom came over for another delicious dinner with Gabby and Roberto. We had another fancy meal in the dining room and Anna and I ate almost all of the olives, my new favorite thing. Wednesday night, Anna, Liz and her mom, and I went to a jazz concert at this really cool jazz bar called Cafe Central. After the concert, I saw Steph and Morgan again very quickly before I had to leave to catch the last metro home. I wish I could have spent more time with them, but I am so thankful that they were able to come out this week! I can't believe how many visitors I have had these past three weeks. I never want it to end.
Today is St. Patrick's Day and I have not seen one second of Irish dancing! In fact, I won't be able to celebrate tonight because I have to leave for the airport at 7:30 tomorrow morning and I still have some studying to do...oops. This is my first St. Patrick's Day since I was six years old where I have not been dancing or teaching! But I'm not complaining, I'm in Spain and today at lunch time SLU was handing out Guinness and shamrock cookies. That's the spirit!
Erin go Braugh!
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