Walking, I see a trend

Well yesterday was full of sunshine and crazy beautiful views. Originally nothing was planned for Sunday, but when I woke up the sun was shining. So, still being in the mindset of living in Wisconsin, I felt the need to do something on this fine day, even though everyday is a fine day here. So after what felt like 1,000,000 miles, Shanna and I walked to Whitney's house, then to the mall where I could not affording anything ever in my life. The only thing I could afford was the bathroom, because it was free. But the weird thing here was that you had to take the toilet paper before you went into the stall, ALMOST a fatal mistake. After this Lauren's host dad, who should be a tourist guide (he seems to know everything about the city, even after knowing him 2.3 min), took us to a park for a beautiful view of the city, I tried to take pictures that would catch the beauty but my hand-me-down camera just doesn't do it justice. After walking more and more we eventually made it to the right buses. But at this time it was about 5 and getting dark, the time where bad things happen and I lock myself in my room. So me being a little freaked out and over cautious, I started running. Bad, bad idea. I was out of breath in about 10 steps, not only am I not a runner, this altitude still affects me. So to power walk it was, up the mountain, still as hard as it was from day one. I made it home and was starving from the day out, I started to make toast but noticed it was not working, great I broke the toaster. After trying to turn on many lights and other electronics I realized the power was out for some unknown reason. It eventually went on and I got real food.

Today started my first full week of school, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be my easy days and every day I will be done at one. Not too bad. I'm getting used to running in front of cars and buses just to cross the street and it's starting to become a little game. Today was the first day I needed to go to the ATM and I am awaiting the foreign fee to show up on my account. Tonight again was a race home, it was getting dark and it appeared as if a nasty nasty storm was rolling in. As normal, I made it home too sweaty and too tired to do anything but lay on my bed. The plans for this weekend and the next are starting to come together and I'm feeling the time going faster and faster as I get a set routine. Today was also the first of many "big" days that I have missed, Ben's birthday. Many more are to come, I count the days until home but also count the days I have left, this number is bittersweet and I can only imagine how hard it will be to leave this amazing country.