When Squares are Circular
Ok, I used to think I was fairly intelligent. I have an advanced degree and I pride myself on having a pretty good sense of direction. So before I walk somewhere new, I try to look up on Google maps…
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Monthly Archive: February 2016
Adapters, converters and chargers, Oh My!
So this may not be the most exciting subject, but there aren’t many more that are this important. I knew, having visited several times, that Europe uses different voltage than we do. I’ve been packing my own converters/adapters around since…
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Trash Day and other idiosyncrasies
So, what have I found to be different in Spain? Trash day. Ok, so along about my third day here I started wondering about the trash. I am currently staying in a very small place and once my compact trashcan…
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Inner-city life in Madrid
So, I thought I would ramble for a while about inner-city life in Madrid. I don’t have much to compare it to, as I haven’t lived in the “city” for quite a while. My last three homes were in the…
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I’m here!
I’m finally in Spain! It is an odd feeling, and something does feel different about being in Madrid this time. Of course, I had to start with a little drama. I asked in Brussels if I needed change for the…
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