So, María Pepa broke her foot…
Well, she didn’t break it necessarily. She and Alfonzo (shall I call him Alfy?...no) went out to visit a friend after we got back from the beach with promises to be home by the evening. They left me enough food for a week. Then they come putzing in at 10 pm. Very dramatically, María Pepa’s hands slap against the walls in the hallway for balance as she turns the corner with Alfonzo saying “poco, poco, poco.” There she is in her little wedge heals, with her right foot wrapped in an ace bandage up to her knee. Alfonzo’s behind her carrying these arm-brace crutches, and making fun of her. From what I understood, she banged it on a drawer while cutting the plastic wrapper off the pizza she left me for dinner. Hours later, she was immobile. As she tells me this, Alfonzo is (mockingly) hobbling around and hitting her in the behind with one of the crutches. Needless to say, it was pretty silly.
So while the padres were at the hospital, I was out exploring the Albacín. Also known as the Arab Quarter, the Albacín is a hilly neighborhood at the top (not north, I think east) of the city. It’s the location of Sacramonte, a series of caves set into the hillside occupied by gypsies that try to read your palms and steal your money. [Wasn’t that informative? I should write for Wikipedia…] There’s a great view of the Alhambra from there – we got some money shots which I hope to post later today. I’ve met some kids who like to go exploring like me so we’ve been having fun together seeing different parts of the city.
Last night was trivia night at our favorite Irish Pub, Hannigans. We showed up late and missed the first two rounds, but we only finished 5 points behind the fifth place team. The sports questions killed us…
Today it’s raining. I’m finally connected to the wireless internet at school so I am pretty psyched (how’s that Dad?) not to have to pay exorbitant prices at the Ciber-Café. Also, I am finally writing this on my own computer!
In other news, I’m starting to plan out my trips for free weekends and Fall Break. Any suggestions? I'm thinking Eastern Europe...
6 comments:
I love ya, Doll.
Pobre Maria Pepa - Espero que ella lavar su ropa!!!!I love reading your posts - I feel like I am just missing you in the morning though -by the time I log on you are gone!!!!!!!!Hope we can catch up one of these days - Keep writing. Love, Mommy
Hola Lizzy
We so enjoy your descriptive blog! Feel like we're there with you during all the ups and downs...congrats on WiFi!
Nothing like having family and friends on your own laptop....
So far as Eastern Europe goes, we would definitely recomment Prague.
Estonia is supposed to be nice too.
Take care - enjoy and cheers!
Karen & Uncle Jimmy
i was going to recommend prague as well. although, i can definitely picture you in the gorgeous mirabell gardens of salzburg, austria ... while singing all the songs from the sound of music.
i miss you lots.
peace, love, happiness
ps. we're taking good care of scoop and labradoodie. chester is still in time out. seamus makes sure he stays there.
I'm so happy that you found trivia night abroad. It's probably one of my favorite outings. Except, at the bar we got to, you can awkwardly win packets of meat.
I can't wait to see you with a tan when you get back. Did you go truly Spanish and avoid having any tan lines?
Also, I noticed that you havent checked in on Angle Baby in a while. Is she upset that she wasnt allowed to come on your Spanish voyage?
Hey liz,
I wish I could meet Maria Pepa...something tells me we would get along!
talk to you soon!
kaitlyn
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