October 9, 2011
Since we didn’t go out late last night, I woke up at a decent hour this morning. Claire and I decided to do something before lunch and we decided to check out the ‘rostros’. The ‘rostros’ are basically a bunch of booths set up as an outdoor market every Sunday. It ended up being a 40 minute walk from our apartment which wasn’t bad at all considering the weather was perfect today.
It was an experience. There were clothes, shoes, jewelry, scarves, and pretty much anything you needed. It was kind of chaos. I enjoyed just walking around and looking at everything. Everything was so cheap and probably was made in some sort of sweatshop. I don’t even know. I ended up buying scarf though for only 3 euros. Bargain shopping. I also found this really unique and kind of tacky necklace that I kind of am embarrassed (not really though) to say that I love. It’s gold and has fake pink crystals in it with a watch that hangs down. Claire ended up buying it for me as a birthday present. Best. Roommate. ever.
The only thing about the rostros I don’t like is the whole bargaining thing. I really just can’t argue over prices. I’m just not assertive or argumentative enough. Oh well. Claire ended up bargaining a sweater for 2 euros cheaper. Win.
Apparently they have the same thing in Madrid but better. I can’t wait to gooooo. Three more weeks until Madrid and fall break. It’s going by so fast!
It ended up being a pleasant Sunday morning (sans hangover)…. This is the best kind of Sunday morning.
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