The past couple of days have been very intense. A lot of language courses and learning about the city around us. Also, I got to begin exploring the world of tapas and drinks with some of the IES students. It's insane to me that you get food free with drinks, because in the United States, that would never happen. Also the service in the restaurants and bars is much different. The waitress and waitors are not paid tips, but a constant, fair salary, therefore, they don't need tips. It's hard to get their attention and they aren't very fast about filling up your drinks/food. The whole culture of Tapas is the socialization aspect. People come together to enjoy their drinks and food, rather than shove them down their throats in a hungry hurry, like some people in America.
I got very overwhelmed today with the Spanish and all the changes. I really miss my family and friends but I'm really trying to work it out and make the best of it. I know I am just homesick right now and then I won't want to go home at the end. It's getting better everyday. I am starting to know my way around and have tested a lot of differents tapas and ice cream and coffee so far.
My host mom is amazing. She lets me be independent and also cares how I am doing at the same time. She's really fun and is in the music industry. She organizes concerts and festivals through her work.
Granada is such a walking city, I don't think I will even need to work out here because I live about 30 minutes walk from the IES center. I will update soon, hopefully with some pictures!
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