HELP...CAPRI SHORTS EVERYWHERE!!

You know you've made it to Europe when everyone is wearing Capri shorts. And I do mean everyone. So, I made it! After a long day of traveling, it was nice to take a load off at the hostel. I got to the room at about 4 pm (Madrid time). I didn't sleep much on the plane but who can really sleep when traveling coach and sitting next to a guy with the bladder the size of a walnut. REALLY! I stopped counting after the 15th time he woke me up to use the bathroom. 15!! Come on!! Aside from that, the remainder of the trip was pleasant and uneventful.

So, I'm staying in a really small room but it's a private room, it's got its own bathroom, and A/C! Anyone who has ever stayed at a hostel knows this is the equivalent of flying 1st class to Europe. What can I say, I'm a name dropper. I told them my buddy, Mike, was writing a book about China and that I was thinking of writing about my experiences in hotels & hostels across Spain. What do you know...instant upgrade. (No, that's not really how it played out. It was a lot less cool than that. The thought, however, did cross my mind.) So, I got exactly what I paid for, a nice air conditioned room for the next 3 days. Here are some pics of the room.



Like I said, it's not a palace but it gets the job done. I walked around the city for a few hours after getting settled. I had a great paella and sangria at a quaint, little place a bit outside Plaza Mayor. It's been a great 1st day. I made it to Spain. Let's see what adventures await.