Now that I've been here for 8 days, there are some things that I've noticed that are really different in America and Spain. You're probably thinking, "well duh, they're too completely different countries." Yes, but I'm not talking about the language difference or the "siestas" people take. I'm talking about everyday little things you notice once you walk around the whole city and really take it in.
No dryers: Dryers are not a thing here. Washing machines are, but not dryers. Everyone hangs their stuff outside to dry which takes a long time! Not to mention you can see other people's undies. This could potentially be struggle because like most college kids, I wait until the last possible minute to do laundry, but this is going to take way more planning than I thought. I don't want to wear wet clothes!
Their trash bins: Usually in the states, there are trash chutes or garbage trucks that take away people's trash from the end of the driveway. In Espana, there are huge bins on the corners of the streets where people throw away their trash. They are color coded to show the difference between trash, recycle and bottles (I think). Then the garbage trucks come and take them away in the middle of the night! Sneaky.
Dog drinking fountains: Every once in a while, you run into a fire hydrant kind of thing. It's actually a dog drinking fountain! Today I saw a man drinking from it, which I guess could come in handy someday. I have never seen one before coming here.
The crosswalks: I know this might sound pretty dumb, but the sidewalks aren't at the corners of the street! They are around the corner because each street is almost rounded. It is kind of hard to explain but it is different than other major cities I've been to.
The stores: I have never seen so many pharmacies, shoe stores, bakeries or fresh fruits/vegetable stores in my life! I especially love the bakeries and the fruits and vegetables because everything is so good! I'm going to try to try a different one as much as I can. To be honest, it's really hard to walk past a bakery without wanting another chocolate croissant!
All for now, besos!
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