Week One

It's been very very interesting. Lots of walking and exploring - today we found the tourism office and got info on public transportation. Found another grocery store. However it POURED. We were soaked to the bone and my umbrella is officially dead. And my jeans will never dry in this weather, nor will my coat.

Tonight we hit the restaurant and pub next door w/some kids in our apartment. It was "brilliant." A 31 year old man started hitting on me then asked me to be nice and talk to his nephew - who turned out to be gorgeous so no problem by us! So we've got our first local friend - who happens to be a cage fighter and ultimate fighter. My old internship (www.lx.tv) was doing a documentary on ultimate fighting and I have some friends back home who fight - so I know it's a big thing. My friends at school make fun of me for talking about it - but thank you Martin for giving credibility to my claims! A crazy old drunk man wouldn't leave us alone - neither could a few others. It's amazing - they all have the wrong idea about American girls, but I can't blame them. The American shows they get here are terrible - "My Super Sweet Sixteen: watch America's richest kids throw the biggest most expensive parties!" and plenty of other gems. Alright well tomorrow is registration so bed time for me!