Hola Espana!

Hello and welcome to guest post numero (that's "number" as they say here in Spain!) 2. Me llamo Max, but being as Spaniards seem to be a little unwilling to accept the name so as often as not it turns temporarily into "Matt" . . . whatevs. So today marks my 4th night in Granada and I, as I discovered earlier today when perusing my good pal Matt's blog, am expected to impart wisdom upon all yalls (I don't know who actually reads this but shop GAP (they told me they'd give me $5 to plug their new shade of taupe)). So tonight we smoked hash that we bought from a Spanish gypsy who pulled it out of her sock, but she insured us that it was quality and I now believe her. She introduced us to her party in order to gain our trust, which included her girlfriend (who I thought was a man) and three dogs that took a minute from eating the trash that was out behind a falafel stand to give us ominous glances. One of their names was "animal" which is actually Spanish but spelled the same way which is why you will read it incorrectly . . . unless you speak mainly Spanish, thus understanding that when she told us this dog's name it sounded like "aun-ee-mal." Tonight we ate at a restaurant that had its menu in several languages which gave us great pleasure in discovering that the Spaniards spelled "ham" "jam." Well done Spain, five points. Although I really am not one to talk being as I only know how to order red wine, espresso and point to things on a menu. Luckily the folk here in Granada seem quite used to putting up with shit from people like myself so they just smile and nod their heads. Went to a gay bar tonight but had to leave once I realised that perhaps having men hitting on me and not being able to explain the fact that I am not actually gay but prefer the welcoming and friendly environment as well as the superior drink prices and music perhaps wasn't the best for my first week in Spanish culture. Perhaps we'll have another go after I have properly assimilated. Ok, I am being told that the party is leaving Matt's room so I should sine off (oh, math joke SNAP). I look forward to speaking Spanish to you soon!

p.s. Have a LOLkat