Dinner at 9 pm...still getting used to. Don't know if I'll keep it up in the states, but maybe I'll treat myself every now and then. Its really only a problem when you like to go to bed at 10...which I do.
I am getting good at sleeping in. SCORE. Its the only way I can survive here. And naps. Naps are good. And essential.
The Fiesta-Siesta life-style. 'Nuff said.
The Fiesta-Siesta life-style. 'Nuff said.
Starving myself until 2 or 3 pm to finally eat lunch. Getting easier.
No fresh vegetables. Still rough.
Líli = Lily. I just introduce myself with my Spanish name because people understand me better that way. Also, Berrin, pronounced Berrrrrrrrrin, with extra emphasis on the R!
Afternoon goes from 12 until about 9. Then it becomes night time.
Tiny showers. so. over. it. And no bath tubs.
Greetings. People are just so darn friendly here. Whenever you enter/exit a room, you say "Hola" (upon entering) and "Adios"/"Ciao"/"Hasta luego" (which is the most common, which usually becomes more of a "'Ta luego" than a full hasta), upon exiting. Fun little anecdote. I was in the dentist's office waiting for my appointment to get my retainer fixed. (Thanks Stan) and a woman walked out from her appointment to leave the office, and said "Hasta luego" to everyone sitting in the waiting room, aka me and old man Spaniard. No lady, we have never spoken, we never said hi, I don't even know your name, and I actually do not think that I am ever going to see you later...but thanks for the saludo! And being so friendly!
Beday: Still haven't used it.
Drying clothes on a close line. This, my friends, is so exciting, and will never get old. Well maybe after awhile...or in winter, or if I had a family. In summer, I swear its quicker than a dryer.
Using so much oil to cook things...chicken, fried egg, peas (actually), you name it...is actually a perk: you never really have to clean the pan.
Dos besos. When you come AND when you go. Really awesome when you run into a group of about 12 people and you 2 besos all of them. Then when you leave 5 minutes later you have to dos besos all over again! So many besos!
So, thats all for this post!
DOS BESOS!
Afternoon goes from 12 until about 9. Then it becomes night time.
Tiny showers. so. over. it. And no bath tubs.
Greetings. People are just so darn friendly here. Whenever you enter/exit a room, you say "Hola" (upon entering) and "Adios"/"Ciao"/"Hasta luego" (which is the most common, which usually becomes more of a "'Ta luego" than a full hasta), upon exiting. Fun little anecdote. I was in the dentist's office waiting for my appointment to get my retainer fixed. (Thanks Stan) and a woman walked out from her appointment to leave the office, and said "Hasta luego" to everyone sitting in the waiting room, aka me and old man Spaniard. No lady, we have never spoken, we never said hi, I don't even know your name, and I actually do not think that I am ever going to see you later...but thanks for the saludo! And being so friendly!
Beday: Still haven't used it.
Drying clothes on a close line. This, my friends, is so exciting, and will never get old. Well maybe after awhile...or in winter, or if I had a family. In summer, I swear its quicker than a dryer.
Using so much oil to cook things...chicken, fried egg, peas (actually), you name it...is actually a perk: you never really have to clean the pan.
Dos besos. When you come AND when you go. Really awesome when you run into a group of about 12 people and you 2 besos all of them. Then when you leave 5 minutes later you have to dos besos all over again! So many besos!
So, thats all for this post!
DOS BESOS!
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