Buenas noches, So brianne and I have had an interesting few days here in Barcelona! Things to know; The train system is insane, there are at least 4 different train systems, each with multiple train routes. Hard to figure out. Nothing is open on Sundays, literally nothing. Architecture is unreal. Makes Calgary look, well, less awesome. La ramblas is super sketchy according to guide books and websites. However, due to much necessary reading, we handled the congested streets, and avoided the vividly accurate scenarios described in the resources like a boss. Win! Our apartment is quanint, but extremely authentic. The building is our landlord Monica's, fathers mansion which she has converted into several smaller apartments. The kitchen is equipped with original tiles, and windows. We are cozy in our room, but comfortable. The garden is what makes the place, well, amazing. First of all it is huge. There are ruins just outside our kitchen window from the property next to us, and a view of Sagrada Familia from the edge of the garden. The property is gated for extra security. Or land lord Monica, is by far the best hostess in the world. Incredibly helpfull and kind. She has set us up with many conveniences, washing machine that washes and dries our clothes, an extra space heater for our chilly kitchen, dishes and cookware, and best of all, a nespresso machine. So my aunt and uncle bought one of these while in Europe, and brought it back to Canada. I thought it was cool... But until now never really understood the awesomeness of the nespresso machine.They are also considerably less money here. Brianne is thinking of buying one to bring home... I'd be lying if I said the same thought had not crossed my mind. The weather is still less then optimal here. It actually snowed today. So we have been wearing allllll of our slightly warmer clothes. I bought an 8 euro sweater yesterday. Hopefully it will get warmer. However I think I may splurge on mittens and a hat tomorrow. Been in the search for boots also, but nothing to show for it yet. We are going to the school to begin our observation day tomorrow, before we begin to figure out what we will be doing with the kids. W went to the school on Friday to check things out. Everything is looking promissing. Alright. That's all for now. Xoxo B