Hi all!

I am writing this post from my room in Alcobendas (which is a beautiful city, 10 minutes from downtown Madrid).  The flight here was long and I didn't sleep much, but I am adjusting to the time difference. Sort of.  

There was a bit of excitement while passing through passport control in Copenhagen, Denmark

Danish Customs Official: You are going to Spain?

Me: Yes

DCO: Do you have family there?

Me: No, sir

DCO: Friends?

Me: Not yet

DCO: Then why are you going? To work?  You don't look old enough to work.

Me: No, to study Spanish. And I'm 20. 

DCO:  (intently) Why would you go to Spain to study Spanish?

Me: Because they...speak Spanish?

DCO: Let me teach you some Danish! If someone says "thank you," you say "bet bonvauffhg von"

Me: Betnskfgjhdjklsaslfjal

DCO: No, no, two "bets" 

And on and on.  I still have no idea how to say "you're welcome" in Danish.

When I arrived, I was given a tour of my room and the seminario. The people here are incredibly welcoming. I had dinner with a family from Colombia last night, and this morning I had breakfast (Corn Flakes, 97% maiz) and went to the store with them.  There are more than 3 super markets within walking distance of the seminario.  Lidl is the name of the one I went to.  

I will try to upload pictures of where I am living later.  Hasta luego!