JesuCristo Superstar

This week has been relatively uneventful, only being filled up with new classes. 

My schedule is as follows:

MONDAY: 

Latin American Short Stories, 11-12

Intro. to Spanish Literature, 4-5

Spanish Civilization, 5-6

TUESDAY:

Spanish Civilization, 12-1

Lit., 4-5

WEDNESDAY:

Short Stories, 10-11

Spanish Art History, 11-12

THURSDAY:

Art, 10-11

Span. Civ., 5-6

FRIDAY:

Art, 11-12

Short Stories, 1-2

Kind of a wacked out schedule if you ask me, but I really can't complain. I enjoy most of my classes and there's been almost no homework so far. 

Yesterday I went for a run by the river (Rio Tormes) behind the University. I enjoyed a majestic view of both the cathedrals as I jogged along a cobblestone bridge path. I keep expecting to wake up in the morning back in my dorm room at JMU, only to discover that the past "three weeks" of my life has been a dream. This place looks fake it's so beautiful. 

Last night, our JMU group went to a Spanish musical. Not just any musical, but Jesucristo Superstar. In Spanish. Undoubtedly, one of the more bizarre things I've done/seen in my life. Maybe it didn't help that musicals make me uncomfortable in the first place. The singing, dancing, sets, and lights were all very impressive though. 

We were told we'd be given money for dinner after the performance. Too bad the performance started at 9 and wasn't over until after 11. I guess this is a normal dinner time?? It was a near-death experience. But don't worry, I made it and am slowly recovering. Several of us grabbed bocadillos (sandwiches) at Pan's and it was love at first bite. It's like a Spanish equivalent of Subway BUT with baguettes. Next, we headed to a bar called Jacko's (Michael Jackson theme). De puta madre! (sweet!) 

Alex is coming to Salamanca this weekend! He took the train from Barcelona last night and we're meeting in La Plaza Mayor after my class at 1. Ay, mi vida increible.