On Tuesday we signed our lease and moved into our new
apartment. It is so incredible to
have someplace to settle into, unpack our suitcases, and feel at home. We have a Pharmacy and Fruit Store
around each corner and more than 10 bars/restaurants within a block’s
walk. We love our new
neighborhood!
We began the day by opening a bank account. I’m not sure what else could make me
feel more European than having a Spanish address and international bank account
number!
And while we spent the first night out of the area
celebrating my birthday with dinner at El Club Allard, on Wednesday we headed
around the corner to the bar our apartment hunter, Michael, told us about. We ordered a round of drinks and
received our first free tapa since arriving in Madrid! We had heard these free tapas existed,
but had yet to enjoy the benefits!
As the tapas we actually ordered came to the table, the
locals started filling up the bar to watch the Barcelona/Valencia fútbol game
on TV. We struck up a conversation
with the older gentlemen sitting next to us. When they learned we were from California, they began
speaking in English…until I leaned over and said, “En Espanol, por favor, queria practicar mi Espanol,” (“In Spanish,
please, I would like to practice my Spanish”). They were happy to oblige, and answered plenty of “Como se dice…?” (“How do you say…?”)
questions for me. If we return to
this bar next week, it’s very likely the same people will be there again. It’s like Cheers!
After the match was over, and our tapas were finished, we
walked home in the rain.
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