Aqui

 I made it! I haven’t slept much and I’m just starting to feel it. It’s 7pm here, noon where I am from. So it’s definitely an adjustment and my hopes for sleeping on the plane didn’t really materialize. Snippets of sleep here and there. But, I found myself captivated by the sky as we flew in the dark and I looked out and saw the stars so close, well they seemed close. At one point, the sliver of moon was an amazing color of orange and looked so close! It was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop staring at it! Later, it looked totally different and farther away.

God’s creation is just so awesome! 

When we got to Madrid and rode a taxi to the hostel, I was again amazed by beauty- the beauty of the buildings, the streets, the atmosphere! Walking through the streets of Spain was so much fun! We saw a few of the most popular places, but hopefully tomorrow we’ll see more things, like the cathedral and the palace. 

Right now I am sitting in a gathering space at my hostel. Music is quietly playing in the background, someone is playing pool, some are napping, others are on computers or phones. It’s such a relaxing environment that is so contrasting to the hustle and bustle just outside the doors. I love them both! My room is cute and clean. I plan to sleep well tonight. 

I’m feeling blessed to be here and am trying to soak up the culture and atmosphere here. I’ve struggled with a few conversations in Spanish, but hopefully I’ll get more comfortable before I leave. 

So where was God today? He kept me safe while traveling.

Blessings,

Jennifer