Espana hace frio!!

I am in Spain and my first reaction is that it is FREEZING! Yesterday it was 12 C , cold, and rainy. I have come to realize that just because I live close to the equator does not mean that the rest of the world does. I have definitely become spoiled to Kenyan weather, but today I am layering it up and heading out with a new outlook on the weather!

Aside from the weather, Santander is great! The city is small and very much a beach resort town where surf shops line the streets and surfers are out in the water even at 12 C! I am sure this place is hopping during the summer months. I have mastered the bus route throughout the city- basically I jump on any bus that seems to go in my direction since I find it too cold to stand outside waiting for the bus... hehe... thankfully it has worked to my benefit!

I walked around the city center yesterday, looking in shops- appalled at the cost of clothes- and enjoyed cafe con leche in small cafes while reading my book. It was an ideal way to spend my free day before the conference activities begin. Last night I went out for tapas and vino with a great view of the sea from my table. Ahh... bliss.

Today I have a free morning before I meet with the conference planning committee at 2 pm. Tomorrow the meetings begin and I am looking forward to the schmoozing ahead!