And We're Off!!!

It's the little things that make you realize you're in a new country on a new continent.  These things aren't expected because they are things you don't notice until you try to act as if nothing is different.  Just like learning language, we all grow up learning how to function in our world.  So, in addition to learning how to speak in a new country, it takes time to learn how to act, as well.  We began our trip with high expectations, thinking that we would immediately absorb Spanish living.  After two weeks, I now realize how mentally exhausting it is to do basic things like open a bank account, figure out a bus route, get your proof of residency card, fill a prescription, and the list goes on.   I started off thinking I would write a traditional travel blog of what we see and eat and visit.  But, it has become clear that what I need to write is how it feels to be dropped into another culture, with all its mistakes, confusion, and attempts to fit in.  Along the way comes the magic of realizing that you can be truly amazed and filled with awe at sights and common day occurrences that seem familiar to those that live here.

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