Today, we returned from El Escorial. We've been gone for the last two days on excursions and it is good to be back. Yesterday we visited Toledo, which I visited back in 10th grade and is still to this day one of my favorite cities in Spain because of all the rich crafts found in the city. During our free time, we walked into several stores - and one of the store owners we met was such an interesting guy. I sat and talked to him for a long time about how the knives were made, the different types, and learned a few new things about Muslim pottery made in Toledo as well. It was so nice to have someone actually take the time out of his day to explain in detail to me Toledo's history from a perspective not from a tour guide. It was an amazing trip and we've gotten crazy exercise in because I think we have literally walked about 10 miles in the past two days.
But, no rest for the weary yet because tonight is going to be epic. We bought tickets for a music festival event at Fabrik - the #2 Club IN THE WORLD. So, I'll let you know how great my legs feel tomorrow after dancing all night!
Now for some stories - since it seems like interesting occurrences happen to me on a daily basis. The other day - I saw a truly remarkable sight. No, it wasn't a monument, a rare historical item, or even an interesting city. It was a new form of hilarious - texting, and riding. You might think, oh riding in a car? Riding a bike? But no, it is better - texting, and riding a horse. The only thing that could make this more ridiculous is if it was done by a law enforcement individual. Well folks, it's your lucky day. Two policemen came strolling up on horses, with the one behind extremely absorbed in typing his text message. Suddenly, the horse stumbles - and the policeman all but falls off onto the ground. Clearly, I began laughing so hard I almost fell off the bench myself. He gave me a dirty look, gathered his pride and continued down the road. Just when you thought that we were safe of the dangers of texting, it strikes again!
As for my second story, I am slightly stupid (hence the title of this post). On the way to catch the bus to our excursion this morning, we were alerted that our metro line is closed. Oh happy day. So we begin the 30 minute walk that we have to make in 10 minutes, and quickly decided to just take a taxi. We were in such a rush, that I left my european cell phone in the taxi. I called my phone using a friends, and left a message (in spanish!) saying if anyone found this phone, to please call back this number. A few minutes later, we got a call. The taxi driver had found my phone and was bringing it to the "Lost and Found" for the City of Madrid. How awesome is it that a) the taxi driver was honest enough to not keep it for himself, b) actually took the time to get in touch with me and help me out, c) I actually understood what he was saying in Spanish, and d) there is a city-run "Lost and Found". USA, we need to get on that.
Until next time..
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