Things to get used to...

~ Not having wireless in our apartment - it KILLS me sometimes!

~ Hearing American songs (that're sometimes really racy and I wonder if they know what the lyrics mean) in major shopping stores.

~ Weekend fun begins at about 11 pm and doesn't end until about 4 am (if you can handle it).

~ Beer vending machines in Deusto

~ el Menú del día - most amazing thing ever! (but OH so much food...)

~ Milk jugs stored in cabinets under the sink or elsewhere in the kitchen OTHER than the fridge! (and it tastes A LOT creamier which is something to get used to - let's hope I don't become lactose intolerant here!)

~ The brilliant fashion sense of the Spaniards (¡Qué guapos!)

~ All of the signs here are in Euskera (local language) first, and Spanish second. Seriously, it's hard enough for me to read them, why do you have to confuse me with two languages??

~ A strong national pride here for a heritage other than Spanish: loyalty goes to the Basque culture first (I've only seen about 4 Spain flags here and a million País Vasco flags).

~ The most amazing pastries ever!!

~ Shops closing for the siesta from 2-4, which inconveniently is during my long breaks between classes... What to do??

~ Spanish, Spanish, SPANISH everywhere!!

~ ALL of the bars and restaurants reaking of smoke because about 80% of the legal population does it. Ew.

~ Incredibly odd dishes for dinner (pig stomach, anyone?) Yeah...

~ Having a grand total of TWO public outlets for computers in the cafeteria (SERIOUSLY??)

I'll keep you guys updated on other difficulties (or amazing wonders) that I have to get used to!