Saludos desde Madrid!
According to Google Translate, that means "Greetings from Madrid!" I wouldn't know, because my Spanish is muy, muy bad. But luckily, everybody here in Madrid is muy, muy nice, and smiles patiently while I try to make myself clear using my phone app and mucho hand gestures.
Madrid is so cool! It's beautiful and cosmopolitan and friendly and modern and ancient. Sort of like New York, except older and everybody speaks Spanish. I am loving it!
So far, I haven't done a lick of work, just wandered around and looked at things and eaten a lot of ham. Who could ask for more? I spent FIVE hours at the Prado Museum, two hours at the Museo Reina Sofia (modern art), and several hours looking at churches and palaces and stuff. I had dinner both last night and the night before with some of the other actresses here for the shoot - they are all terrific. Today they sent me for a manicure at an uber-lovely salon, Tomorrow, I actually shoot the commercial, so tonight I'm laying low and going to sleep early.
Here are my impressions of Spain thus far...
Spaniards love pork.
Pork, pork, pork.
I found the perfect meal.
While wandering around looking at old things, I rounded a corner and found this...
A chocolateria! And what do they serve at this chocolateria?
Spanish men are very attractive.
And willing to flirt with middle-aged women. Don't tell Jimmy I said this.
Madrid has a weirdly large number of dead-kings-on-horses statues.
La paella es muy deliciosa!
Why don't I ever make paella? It's totally up my alley. All I can think of is that long, long ago, when I first moved to LA, there was this smarmy guy who kept asking me out and saying that he wanted me to come to his apartment because I had to try his paella. Eww. I have hereby upgraded my thoughts on paella.
People should really run things by someone who speaks the language before printing something on a mug.
Okay, that's all for now from Madrid. I'll check back in after my shoot. Adios!
The mug is a must-buy. Or not. But still!
Forget the ham. Bring a suitcase full of chocolate and churros. And try a layover in Seattle on the way home, rather than NYC. You know, just for a change...and so I can help you bring said chocolate and churros through customs. :D
Posted by: AimeeWrites | 03/18/2015 at 11:49 AM
oh my, I am laughing/full-on crying over the mug; best laugh I've had in a while, even the clip-art symbols, too much
The churros looked deliciosa too! Have fun!
Posted by: Lynn Hornsby | 03/18/2015 at 01:18 PM
Please bring home the bacon. . .
From the U.S. Customs webpage:
Parma, Iberian or Serrano hams - Call 301-851-3300 or toll-free at 877-770-5990. Only certain plants are certified exporters, and the hams must be accompanied by certificates and seals.
Posted by: Laura | 03/22/2015 at 08:17 PM
How awesome that you get this adventure! I'll be in Madrid for a few days this summer, so I appreciate the preview. :)
Posted by: A.J. Cattapan | 03/24/2015 at 08:48 PM