I think I underestimate myself sometimes. I was so worried about not being able to communicate well, but so far it has been much easier then expected! There are times where I stand there and think "what on earth are they saying?", but otherwise I am able to pick up enough words that I can understand most of what people say. The TV is another story because it seems like they speak a million words a minute.
I really like Santiago. Everything is close and as los profesores say "Santiago es muy seguro. Uno de lo más de Europa" (Santiago is very safe. One of the most (safe cities) in Europe). I love that Santiago has bookstores all over the place, because in Madison I know of only two. You can walk everywhere and there is basically no need for me to use public transportation, and I love walking so this is no problem.
Now I want to cover somethings I have learned this past couple of days:
1. In Spain when eating a meal you do not put your piece of bread (French bread) on your plate. It's a custom Marina told about at our first dinner together.
2. Make sure your bank knows you are leaving the country. Like really let them know. I told the bank in December that I was leaving apparently they didn't bother to right that down and make sure that I am able to use my card. I need money and I still don't have access to my account!!
3. Do not drink espresso at night unless you need to stay up, because I could not sleep at all.
4. Going off the last point, make sure your waiter knows what you said. I did not order that espresso, but I drank it anyway.
5. Banks in Santiago close at 2.
6. Buy an alarm clock that works.
I have plenty more lessons but that's all I can think of right now.
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