San Telemo

San Telemo

I walked around San Telemo today. There is a flee market there on the weekends. I really like walking around a seeing the sights. There were a bunch of hand crafted items that I thought were a real bargain (knitted sweaters, leather goods of all kinds, jewelry) I was not really there to buy - I was more interested in the sights. I did see a very nice leather book cover that would have been perfect for my journal - maybe another day. There were the traditional street performers, mimes, bands, people doing card tricks. I was surprised to run into two people from the University of Washington. They were speaking English. What a happy feeling to be able to talk in English for a change. I would guess that I have not had a conversation in English the whole trip until this point. They said that this neighborhood is filled with English speakers (A fact confirmed when I saw two backpackers with awesome Gregory back packs). I like this little neighborhood. The drinks were cheaper, the internet faster, and the streets have more life.

I checked into the hostel today. I think that I will be fine the only thing I worry about are my things. You put your things in a little locked room that only the attendants are supposed to have access to. I am still with holding judgment. I have all of the super important things in my small backpack. Computer, passport, pills, camera, ipod, and everything I need to live for a week. I had to put all the rest of my clothing items and my tent and sleeping bag in the locked room. I emailed Stephen who said I might be able to leave my bags at his Uncles flat. I hope that works out.