Two second update: Found a place to live, took Spanish level test, got phone, discovered brilliant new directional strategy
Traveled around yesterday with a Scottish guy from the hostel, dangerous prospect. But we didn't go for drinks, we went for tapas (far more sophisticated). Although, I should mention that drinks do come with free tapas (although according to the Australians, who have all apparently left their country and are traveling in Granada "Eating is Cheating") . So we had a good night of "tapas." He was here for a year half a year ago (say that ten times fast), so we went around to all his old haunts, and ended up at a discotheque...
Before that I had a actually relatively productive day. Took the Spanish level test in the morning, which had two writing sections and a speaking part. The multiple choice I think went alright, but I'm fairly sure the speaking part was a little off. The second I sat down to have the conversation with the lady, my brain entirely switched off. Thus, although everyone else was told their level, I have to go back later and find out. I think I thoroughly confused her...
After that I did my favorite thing, making tons of phone calls. for house hunting. That was relatively interesting, me massacring Spanish and them speaking to me like I'm four...
Me: "Buenas Dias"
Them: "Si"
M: "Me llamo Ricardo y estoy estudiando en Centro de Lenguas Modernas"
T: "Repite"
M: (repeats)
T: "Si"
M: "I want to rent a room" (translation provided free of charge)
T: "Si"
M: "Is this possible?"
T: "Si"
M: "Can I see the room?"
T: "Si..."
I went to about three places, the first two were not so bad but completely empty (except for the fact I managed to get caught in a mini-blizzard on the way to the second... snow, wind, small enclosed area. Yes it was snowing). At the third, I found the natives and boy do they love to shop (lines twisting around the store with everything on sale). So to make a boring story end, I took the third. It has three other roommates, at least one who lives in Granada (only met one), and a tiny room.
Other than that, I've found a SIM card although I have no idea what my number is. Went to a modern art museum and have discovered the best way not to get lost in Granada, whenever unsure of where to go just head uphill. Doesn't matter where I am or where I need to go, uphill always leads me in the right direction
Haha! Good job getting around :) Your lack of getting lost is utterly amazing me (maybe we only do badly when we are together?)
ResponderEliminarI was wondering about the room - are you rooming with other language students also? I assume thats what the "lives in Granada" part meant?
Find out your number though and let me know! Will give you a call. And it sounds like a good time so far, make sure you keep writing :D