Weather and Wifi

There are two things that Americans take for granted: nice summer weather and reliable internet connections. Both have been hard to come by these first few days in Spain.

These past three days in Salamanca have been the exception to the traditionally warm summer. With suitcases full of summertime necessities all the American students rushed to buy the classic (touristy) Universidad de Salamanca hoodies. Needless to say, we refrained but our wardrobe was still less than ideal. Thank goodness for rain jackets, Chacos, and indoor ice cream shops. With the weather actually beginning to look like July maybe we’ll have the chance to break out our attempt at European clothing.

Wifi [we’ – fee] : The ever elusive, much desired connection between Spain and everywhere else. Often found by American students at McDonald’s.

La Universidad has fabulous Wifi but since we are in school from 2 – 7:15 am (CDT) it’s practically pointless. Gives us the chance to scroll through yesterday’s Instagrams and to check the trip Facebook group to see where we will be heading that night. However, leaving school means losing our connection to the world; we are Wifi-less here are Paseo de Canelejas. Flori has an Android hotspot we can sometimes catch, but that is almost as common as seeing a typical Spaniard eat dinner at 5 (we normally eat a 10:30…).

Moral of the story be thankful for the sun and especially quality Wifi.

Hailey & SK