Today began with the most amazing discovery! Jenna and I went on a run and found an outdoor gym that is basically a play scape for adults. I plan on returning to take pictures soon. I have never seen anything like it. There were rows of ellipticals and leg presses where you simply use your own weight as resistance. There were monkey bars and arm ergometers as well. To me it looked like a physical therapy facility! Apparently Pedro told us they are very common in Spain and are mostly for older people haha but the arm exercises and pull up bars were a great workout. (Good idea for a senior thesis on Physical Therapy eh???)
It is a good thing we ran today because I feel like all I have done is eat (although the ten miles we walk everyday hopefully cancels that out). In class we learned all about the different types of cheeses and were given some of the best cheeses in the world to taste while we watched “No Reservations.” We were then all treated to Tapas at a local bar that is upstairs in the Plaza Mayor where I enjoyed some delicious sangria and croquetas. Once I got home I then easily polished off some meat pasta before heading out to town again to watch a bull fight demonstration!
What an experience. None of us expected what happened at the demonstration. We were taken to an assisted living home where we sat in a circle with some senior citizens and waited to learn about this grand tradition. As a pleasant surprise, one of the most beautiful Spanish boys we have ever seen was the instructor. I don’t think a single one of us actually heard what he was saying because we were too busy looking at his butt in those slim jeans they wear. Without embarrassment we all lined up for pictures with him after the show.
For dinner Ben and I decided to go out to dinner and try something new. He had been craving pizza all week and I really have been craving vegetables. We had a blast. I learned so much about him and France. It definitely was a conversation I will never forget. After dinner we wandered back to the plaza where we spent time with his friends again and simply repeated last nights festivities. I’m saving my energy for all of the fiestas this weekend!!
Buenas noches,
Katherina
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