So this adventure has gotten off to a bit of a rough start...
I arrived Wednesday afternoon, knowing I would need a day or two to get over the jet lag. Laid low Wednesday, got into my apartment without any trouble, took a walk to the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, and turned in kind of early. I decided to not set an alarm for Thursday morning and just let myself sleep off the rest of the jet lag. Little did I know I would sleep for hours into the afternoon while the apartment's futon slowly destroyed my back. I woke up yesterday afternoon dazed and barely able to walk, my back hurt so bad. I hoped it would be better this morning, but I was basically useless today, too! I made it to the pharmacy down the street for some painkillers and gave up sleeping on the futon - instead I am sleeping on the hard floor, which seems to be helping my back a bit. I and determined to get out tomorrow and see this beautiful city!!!!! I have a large agenda planned and will NOT let a bad back get in the way!
I the meantime, here are some pictures of my studio apartment! That is basically the extent of my sightseeing so far in Madrid. :) It is TINY and reminds me of an IKEA ad...
Random pics of the apt:
Looking out the window into the building's airshaft:
THE FUTON!!!!!
