So, I am testing whether or not I figured out how to post pictures in this thing. hopefully it will work, and you will be seeing an image of the Palacio Real from the inside courtyard. If not, sorry, Im working on it.

In my Spanish culture class yesterday, we discussed the popularity of the mullet in Spain. Apparently, Im not just imagining that 90% of the young male population has one! According to my teacher, its really "posh" right now to look tribal, or something. Hence the mullet. There is such a broad range of style here, its really impressive. It ranges from absolutely stunning to just strange. But everyone obviously spends a lot of time on their appearance, much more than in the states. It makes me feel like a slob a lot, but Im working on it.

Tomorrow Julia and I are going to attempt to go to Salamanca on a bus by ourselves, we will see how that goes. If it doesnt work, its ok, we can always try some other weekend. Sunday we are going to the huge flea market in Madrid, which is close to my house. I guess its a really big deal, is world famous, and has been in operation since the 1400s or something crazy like that!
In two weeks we go to Andalucia. We have so many little trips, I think the time is going to fly by a lot faster than it has been.
Right now there are about ten kids at my house, not kidding. I think all my Spanish sisters have at least one friend over. It was really chaotic, so I thought now would be a good time to chill with some wireless for a while. I like getting to know my family, but more on a one on one level. I feel like I can get more out of it, and also not be totally stressed out all the time. For example, last night I had a pretty decent and funny conversation with Marian, the 11 year old, about the Black Eyed Peas, and whether Fergie was good on her own. It was pretty funny to be talking about that, but it was an actual conversation so I was excited! The Black Eyed Peas and Britney Spears seem to be the only music people we have in common.

Anyways, this was mostly just a test, so I think I'll go. Hasta luego!