2) the manly man with a sweater
it is seen as very masculine for a man to wear his sweater or scarf around your neck. very european, i don't think that's seen too much in the US, and if it is, the man isn't seen as manly.

3) let's meet at the corner at 2
2am that is, to begin the night. i've said this plenty, and will probably continue, people here don't start their nights til 2, and that's actually seen as early here. from what i've heard the discotecas don't get busy until 3. it's normal to stay out until the cafes open to eat churros y chocolate around 8.

4) maddy's thriving business
you may or may not know that after i left, maddy started walking dogs for dimes. well here, she could easily make a living. there are men walking dogs, women walking dogs, children walking dogs, dogs walking dogs...good thing i love puppiesss

5) bad smelling good luck
i was told today that if you step in dog poop, it's considered good luck. well as we all know...there are lots of dogs here, which also means there are lots of lucky people here. fortunately...or unfortunately? i'm not considered lucky yet.

6) permanently dirty feet
okay, my feet have not been clean since i got here. i swear the dirt is in my skin and won't come out. but, if my feet are this dirty, can you imagine my shoes? and yet we are not allowed to take our shoes off in the house. they see it as dirty to wear socks or bare feet. why do they want me trudging around in my shoes that probably have dog poop, bird poop, and plenty of dirt and mud on them?

7) gripe A
They are freaking out about gripe A (aka swine flu) and yet there is never toilet paper or soap in any public restrooms. We go through a lot of tissue and hand sanitizer. Thank you grandma for the purell!!

8) milk that lasts for 6 months
the milk and eggs here are not refridgerated. some of the people in my program have commented on how they found a stash of milk in the cupboard. funny, it lasts forever too...que extrano

9) no pasa nada
no pasa nada...it doesn't matter..they say this for about everything. gracias..no pasa nada...but the funniest thing i've seen so far that they use it for is while parking cars..parallel parking here must be so much easier than it is at home. all you have to do is go til you hit the car in front of you, reverse til you hit the giant trash bins behind you...no pasa nada

only in spain...

everyone should keep maddy lou in your thoughts and prayers these next few weeks...
Maddy Loop- I love you so much and I know you are so strong! you are the bravest person I know!! good luck sweetie, i hope you are super comfy in your new pajamas and i hope all the doctors and nurses love your brett favre jersy!! i miss you so much! much love and many hugs and kisses. xoxo

written by  Taryn Hawkins on September 28, 2009 from Granada, Spain
from the travel blog: Granada
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The Manly men are wearing their scarves around YOUR neck? Qué loco!

written by  Uncle Danny on September 29, 2009

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haha oops, their**

written by  Taryn Hawkins on September 30, 2009

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Another fun and interesting post, T. We are learning so much!

written by  Dad. on October 1, 2009

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This is my second favorite post of yours. My first is about the cultural differences. I like this style of writing first of all and it is SO INTERESTING. Do people have to pick up dog poop there like they do here? It doesn't sound like it.

I don't know about the sweaters around the neck, but I sort of like a scarf tied around a man's neck. Makes it easy to choke them if they tick you off. I think all my brothers and my husband should wear a scarf around their necks -- in a slip knot. he heh. OH! And the librarian at the Maplewood Library..wish she were wearing a slip knot scarf the other day. schlink!

One thing I don't like about this blog is that when I am leaving you a comment, I can't see your post. I know there was more I wanted to say about this, but I have to go look at your post again to trigger my rusty old memory.

I better get some laundry done though. Have a good weekend Taryn. Enjoy your experiences. LOVE YOU. --T

written by  Teresa Haselmann on October 2, 2009

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This is my second favorite post of yours. My first is about the cultural differences. I like this style of writing first of all and it is SO INTERESTING. Do people have to pick up dog poop there like they do here? It doesn't sound like it.

I don't know about the sweaters around the neck, but I sort of like a scarf tied around a man's neck. Makes it easy to choke them if they tick you off. I think all my brothers and my husband should wear a scarf around their necks -- in a slip knot. he heh. OH! And the librarian at the Maplewood Library..wish she were wearing a slip knot scarf the other day. schlink!

One thing I don't like about this blog is that when I am leaving you a comment, I can't see your post. I know there was more I wanted to say about this, but I have to go look at your post again to trigger my rusty old memory.

I better get some laundry done though. Have a good weekend Taryn. Enjoy your experiences. LOVE YOU. --T

written by  Teresa Haselmann on October 2, 2009

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left you a comment, but I think it was too long so I'll email it to you instead. --T

written by  Teresa Haselmann on October 2, 2009

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i'm happy you're all learning a lot :) i am learning as well. there are a few things that bother me about this blog. i dont know if anyone has noticed, but some of my pictures get mixed up between entries. i think theres a bull fighting picture in the hills and valleys post, ha.
and t- i have seen two people my in 5 weeks pick up dog poop. its very gross, especially because there's no grass so its just everywhere...

written by  Taryn Hawkins on October 2, 2009

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