It is beautiful during the day here! Today, it was in the upper 60’s and perfectly sunny. I hope this means things are warming up for good! (It’s a little chilly at night, and heat is not a common entity.) It was a perfect day to go shopping. My roommate and I went down Calle Gran Via which is Murcia's equivalent to 5th Avenue. I am sad to say that I have replaced my pink monogrammed L.L. Bean backpack with a more European alternative. I felt like when I wore it I had the word “American” on my forehead. Now, I have a brown shoulder bag that I can use to carry my books. Today, I also went to the local bull fighting museum with a tour group of international students. I am not sure if I can stomach the real thing: the process is a little drawn-out, but it is a part of Spanish culture nonetheless.
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| Traditional Iberian ham hanging in a restaurant! Yum! |
The adventures in the kitchen continue. I made some spaghetti yesterday. (So Spanish, right?) It turned out okay. You cannot buy gallons of tomato sauce here like you can in the states, but I managed to find a little jar of it which was enough. I considered using gazpacho because there is plenty of that. Also, pure beef is actually expensive; the most common meat is ham. So, I bought a mix of pork and beef. Tomorrow, I am going to try a traditional Murcian recipe that we received in language class with onions, tomatoes, boiled eggs, vinegar, olive oil, and tuna. I’ll let you know how it is!
The people here have a funny obsession with American music: new, old…it doesn’t matter. At the discotecas, they play electronic versions of American pop music. I heard a club version of Taylor Swift the other day! This morning I was walking to class, and a cab driver was blasting Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry”. I think I hear more Spanish music in the US by downloading “Canción de la Semana” each week from iTunes!
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