Bonito doesn't even begin to describe it

This morning we took a breathtaking tour of El Retiro, Madrid’s older and more gorgeous answer to Central Park. The royal family put a lake in the middle of the park so that plays could be performed on water. It’s a shame I hate running so much because this is the place to do it. It might just inspire me enough to start jogging—or yogging as they say. I promise to post pictures more regularly. We also took a tour of the oldest parts of Madrid. What amazes me is that each and every building I’ve seen has the most intricate and stunning architecture I have ever seen. Looking over at one of the most impressive buildings I’d seen thus far, I asked someone if that was the Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Apparently it was the post office.

Tomorrow is my interview and I can’t say that I’m not nervous. I know I’ll be fine but just the thought of an interview makes me a little jittery inside (especially in a foreign language). Right now I’m preparing questions I might have for my supervisor about the organization. Classes also start tomorrow. It sounds like I can change my schedule as much as I want this week until I find a schedule I like. I’m looking forward to learning more about Spanish politics and being able to contribute to discussions around the lunch table. Elections are this March in Spain and unsurprisingly many people in Europe are following the primaries in the states. My host mom is an Obama fan :)