Tuesday, May 31, 2011

12 things I learned while in Madrid...you know you are an American when..

12 things I learned in Madrid...

  1. Mojitios are the bomb in Spain
  2. Fanta Límon is Awesome! (why doesn't America have this???)
  3. They say Jesus everytime you sneeze bc they think you are casting out a demon when you sneeze
  4. People will always stare at you no matter what, and think you are a dumb American
  5. Check out of the hotel... or you will get charged another day
  6. Boys wear capris
  7. Madrid= disney world (minnie mouse and circus acts around every corner)
  8. Asians and African-Americans speak perfect Spanish
  9. They serve beer in vending machines (no joke) 
  10. They serve beer at Mcdonalds as your drink
  11. You can't put your feet on the metal bench in the middle of a public bus station or the police will get on to you
  12. Policeman look like strippers :)  
You know you are an American when..
  1. You ask for WIFI every café you go into
  2. You ask when the next meal is
  3. You ask for separate checks at the cafés
  4. Wonder where the water fountains are
  5. You ask for tacos and expect shells
  6. Wear cowboy boots
  7. You would like ice in your drinks
  8. When you are out of breath when you get somewhere
  9. You have blisters from walking so much
  10. When you get whistled at every five seconds
  11. Carrying a map in the Metro station in Madrid
  12. Take the wrong bus to the middle of nowhere 
  13. Carrying your Vera Bradley around Madrid
  14. Wearing Chacos, Raybans, and a Canon Cameron around your neck
  15. Nike Shorts

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