Week 1 In Review: First Day in Madrid

I have been in Spain for an entire week now, and I still can't believe it! I'm getting closer to my family and taking good care of my little girls. I finally understand the bus system and have a monthly pass. Needless to say, I'm a total cliché because I already love it here so much!

Another au pair (who lives on my same street...so crazy!) took me around and showed me a bit of Madrid last Monday. Here's a few pics from the highlight reel:

The coppers on horses in front of Palacio Real...So much poop everywhere! (Is this normal?)

School field trip at the Templo de Debod! So many sack lunches.

First day in Madrid and I've already seen a protest!

I had a ton of fun getting to Madrid for the first time and making a new au pair friend along the way. :) Can't wait for many more days like this!

So what have we learned from Week 1?

Positives!
1. I had my first successful exchange with a Spanish person at a money exchange booth. Win!
2. Finally understand all of the transportation systems.
3. Making new au pair friends every day!
Negatives!
1. Need to get better at Spanish.
2. Get better at Spanish. (OK, this one is more of a goal again.)

Can't wait for what is in store ahead!