Shopping with Sandy

So excited for Mickey-Ds!

 Today, Sandy came to the mall with Devin and me. We weren't really looking for anything in particular, but I wanted to take Devin there so she could do some Spanish shopping. It was great that Sandy could come with us, because we had plenty of time for some culture exchange!

She is one of the few people I have met here that seems to have a general interest in American culture (aside from entertainment).

When I mention American customs to Spaniards, they often seem disinterested. Sandy asked me about differences between Spanish and American school systems, customs, culture, fashion, etc.

It works out really well because I want to learn as much about Spain as I can while I'm here! Another great thing about Sandy is that she teaches me new vocabulary (I teach her some English words too). I learned that she is actually Ecuadorian, but came to Spain when she was little...awesome because she can teach me differences between Latin American and "Spain" Spanish. Believe me, there are plenty. 

Devin in front of the "Mexican" bartender

Elizabeths, Natalia, and me @ Badaluke

I ended up buying the most at the mall... an orange, summery shirt and a dress. Devin bought a lace bandeau top and Sandy went home with nothing. I probably should have witheld...

We chilled for a while, bought milk at the chino, then met at Karla's for Mexican food and pregaming. The food was delicious and luckily, there was a lot of it! We had chips & guac, steak fajitas and pasta- yummm! We headed to Badaluke (or something), the international bar for Mexican night.