Falling to Bits

Friday I went on a hike in Cercedilla in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, north of Madrid. It was really fun, but unfortunately there was some bad weather. We were unable to take the Smith route on the northern side of the mountain because of a storm, and the shortcut which our guide, Professor Montes, normally takes to the lookout point on the south side was blocked by snow. We walked for a while up the mountain, and hit some deep snow. However, many people were under-dressed, one girl was wearing capri running pants and sneakers. We cut the hike a little short, but it was still a good , and we all agreed that we would like to try again in April.

View out the window on the drive to Cercedilla

On the hike I met some new people who seem really cool. Jade and I went to a jazz club with two boys and one girl we met on the hike, and it was a really good time.

Friday night at the jazz music bar.

On Saturday, Jade and I went to a few vintage stores in the Tribunal area..

Cool statue in one of the shops, took a pic for my mom.

The rest of the weekend was pretty cruddy. I slept a lot, and got pretty homesick, plus I worked myself into a bit of a panic about what the heck I am going to do this summer.

Once the week rolled around, and classes started up again, I calmed down. I Skyped Emily and Marissa (two friends from Syracuse) on Monday, and talked on the phone with my mom. I am looking into different options for the summer, and honestly think as long as I find something to do I will be fine.

Other than that, I have come down with a cold, and did something to screw up my hip, but I'm sure I'll be back to 100% in a couple days, especially if I keep on sleeping as much as I have been.