Something very popular in Granada is a dish called "shawarma" which is a wrap-type thing much like what you would imagine the child of a burrito and a gyro would be. It's part of the strong Arabic cultural influence present in Granada because it is so close to Morocco. My roommate and I had them for dinner last night and they are delicious. You know what else is delicious? Orange Fanta. That shit is gold.
Today we went on a scavenger hunt around the city. Pretty anti-climactic actually since we didn't even get to find out who won (apparently results will be announced at the end of the week at some sort of party we're having). But I did get to find the library (helpful), the theater (playing No es tan facil -- the Spanish version of It's Complicated haha), and the policlinica (the doctor's office we are supposed to go to if we are sick). What was really amazing was the REBAJAS (sales). All the stores are having these outrageous sales "because of the crisis" and it's amazing. Okay I haven't actually bought anything yet, but considering how ridiculous the Euro is compared to the American Dollar, the cheapness of these clothes is remarkable. BTW the exchange rate is down to 1.4 letttsss gooooo.
Another interesting Spanish observation: hot chocolate here is like warm, slightly more liquid chocolate pudding. IT IS DELICIOUS. But I drink it with a spoon which is a little weird. Also, hugely popular here is churros and chocolate (churros dipped in their pudding-like hot chocolate). Had some today at Cafe Futbol. Why is it Cafe Futbol? No idea. There is no futbol anywhere near this place. Sometimes Spanish people are crazy.
Last thing -- went grocery shopping today with some friends. LOVE IT. Now, I will admit that grocery shopping is a favorite pastime of mine in the States and I know it's not everyone's fav actividade, but shopping here is even better! Mostly because there are lots of exciting new brands and strange juices and funny-shaped cookies. Also, check-out there is FAST. They mean business. None of this slow, service-oriented check-out procedures. You just get in and get out and try not to get run over by the masses of people in the store. Also, they have little baskets that roll and have long handles. Brilliant.
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Haha, i just stumbled upon your blog, didnt know you had one! Its been fun reading about your Spanish adventures, makes me miss the place! But I especially had to comment on this one because of the grocery store thing...im obsessed with grocery stores, I have so much fun in them, especially in foreign countries, I could spend hours there! so ya, looks like you are having fun!
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