Still in Madrid

Well, we didn't have to say our good-byes this morning as expected - a snow storm in Philadelphia cancelled our flight.  We welcomed another day in Spain yet at the same time had to undo our mindset that had already begun to turn to Greensboro.

Since our vision trip officially ended yesterday, today we decided to try life as a new resident (with a big safety net).  So off to Madrid we went (our host had an appointment downtown so we tagged along).  Scott and Alex were dropped off at two museums and then used a map and cell phone to find their way back to our meeting spot. They enjoyed the museums, but definitely think it will be better when they can read the captions under the displays.

Hannah and I went shopping and to eat.  It was fun.  We ordered sandwiches and although we ended up with one that had anchovies on it (thank goodness it was on top and we could easily pick it off), our food was good.  We then found our way back to the meeting spot.  It was fun to try it on our own.

We then went to IKEA to get an idea of our choices and prices for setting up our apartment when we arrive permanently.  My head was whirling and I was grateful I didn't have to make choices today.  Anyone want to volunteer to come over with us and set up and decorate our apartment?

Tonight we went to the grocery store on our own.  What a challenge to wander the aisles and decide on what we could fix based on what was available and what we understood on the labels.  We then walked home (decided I'll get a granny cart when I arrive - potatoes and sugar are too heavy to carry home).  We didn't get lost and we planned a whole meal of fruit and cheese, garlic pork loin, mashed potatoes, green peas, fresh bread (served at every meal in Spain), and banana pudding.  Yum!

So tomorrow, we will try for good-byes again.  From what I understand, the rest of our life will be filled with good-byes, all part of the new path of life we have ventured down.