April 24, 2010
12:12
Madrid, Spain
I think I made a mistake. I should've booked a hotel room for at least the first couple nights--at least so I'd have a couple days to understand the rail systems, good places to nap, and other things necessary for us to get acclimated to a more hobo syle travel. It looks like, at least here in Madrid, we could take an 9-hr, first class, over-night train ride from here to Barcelona for only €6. And that would get us into the VIP lounge here at the rail station where they offer free drinks, a place to lounge, and showers! So we're going to do that tomorrow.
Other things I've learned so far--when taking a nap in a park, don't lock your sleeping bag and jacket in the train station locker beforehand. Also, closely inspect the grass you're going to lay down on to make sure there's no dog poop that you're going to get all over your clothes.
Anyway, those things (along with that pick-pocket guy from last night) I'm going to chalk up to 'first time in Europe blunders' that aren't going to happen again. I'm still hopeful (strike that, confident) that things will get better and this trip will end up being magical!
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