My first day in the City

Well today I decided to be adventuress and go into the city. So I took the bus and went exploring.

First I needed to get some euros and that is not a good trade for US money. My $100 got be $69.00 in euros. So it is much better to use a credit card and have them charge in euros.

Of course stupid me left my camera home and didn't get any pictures on this trip.(Then when I got back to take pic of the money here my batteries were dead and I forget to bring the charger.) But the city was busy, people and cars everywhere. The whole city is one big circle so you need to find landmarks so you don't keep walking in circles. Which I did trying to find my way back to the bus stop.

They have these open markets that you can buy any type of food. I went past one of the meat counters and they had WHOLE pigs heads for sell. GROSS!!!

One good thing is I will probably quit smoking since cigarettes are $7.30 euros which is about $9.50 US dollars.

I did find this discount store that was jammed pack with people and all just stand in the way and bought me a big bag and new wallet for only $17.00 US dollars.

I also went into this store called Cummin's thinking I could find a shirt for John Micheal that said Cummings on it in a different language. So this cute clerk asked me if I'm okay. (which means can I help you) I asked if she has this type of shirt and the look on her face was I was from a another planet. Here I am trying to explain this shirt and she just kept looking at me stranger and stranger. It was funny!! ( So John Micheal I'm still looking for that shirt.)

I spent a good 3 hours just walking and walking around. At this rate I'm going to lose at least 20 lbs.

I did get a bus schedule so once I'm settled someplace I can get to and from work and if I live in the city I can walk to everything else even the grocery store.

So my first day was pretty good and hopefully tonight when I go out to dinner with Julia I can get some batteries for my camera and have some pictures for everyone tomorrow.

Teresa