well, I finally made it.
Last nightś overnight train was odd but not as terrible as I feared. There ended up being a dude from Cal Poly Pomona on the trip but he was at the end of it so he was a bit out of it. For awhile it was just the two of us plus a Spanish guy but then three more girls ended up being in our compartment. It was so tiny, I was curled up sleeping in a seat like in an airplane with lots of people around me. So uncomfortable but luckily I was tired and fell asleep for awhile. I woke up a few times and on the last time, it was as everyone was getting ready to get off the train in Madrid.
Once in Madrid, I only had about an hour before my train left for Granada. The train was much nicer even though I was in 2nd class than my overnight train had been. It was pretty empty, surprising considering every train from Barcelona was full. Tiredness again so I fell asleep for a couple hours before getting to Granada. They even played a movie (Shattered Glass, one of my faves) but it was in Spanish and I couldn´t handle Hayden Christensen with a deep Spanish voice, it was intense.
The bus was relatively easy but finding the hostel was not. I was sweating SO hardcore and by the time I actually got to the hostel, I was stoked to see Crissy and her bro sitting in the lobby. Itś a really nice hostel, totally youth oriented, I kind of wish I was staying longer. C´est la vie. I dropped my stuff off (and noted my bunk is on top of an Aussie, heh) and we rushed over to the Alhambra.
The compound itself is really impressive. There´s a palace and a bunch of gardens. It was originally Muslim oriented but it was taken over during some Catholic reformations and went through some makeovers. It is seriously GIGANTIC and the architecture is amazing. Tons of detail and heavily Arab influence. I was especially stoked for Crissy because I know it has much more of a cultural connection for her.
After that, it was off to dinner and exploring the city on our limited schedule. Spain has been great but I think I´m ready for a new country.
I feel dirty and gross. I know, shouldn´t be new right?? Ha ha, bitches! So, not into the heat. which means Italy will be perfect! (kidding. can´t wait for swiss weather). Tomorrow itś another 13 hour train ride so don´t expect anything till France.
Where has everyone gone?? I think ya´ll are avoiding me. The Myspace comments are amusing though, keep them up! Today was officially 3 weeks, I have a feeling the second half is going to fly by. Doesn´t it always?
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