day 1 post traumatic stress

After my traumatic stress of a new place, I took a nap and got over it. Therefore, the later half of the afternoon was much better. I went wandering around, and although my mother would be very disappointed, I didn't take a map (I think I am boycotting the many years of standing in the street looking like tourists). Well, this paid off because I got asked by two people how to get somewhere (one was a local, or at least a spainard). I couldn't tell them anything, but at least I looked like a local- go me! Although no map did leave me wandering around the city for 4.5 hours (this was after my intended 1.5 hour walk) trying to find my way back to the hostel. Luckily, with the help of the bus maps, I found my wy back. Once again, I find that my mom is always right- why doubt it?! Anyway, I did eat some tapas and drink a little wine. I think I am going to do it up a little more tonight- I found out why they don't eat dinner until 9 here (one- it is light until 10, no joke. And, they don't get off work until 7:30). So, we will see how today goes. I am going to try and get bullfighting tickets and soccer tickets today. And, I am going to visit the Prado [art] musuem. I will let you know.