Brock { Abroad }

My first reaction upon my arrival in Spain was: “Wow! I’m finally hot again!” My second reaction was:  “Wow! People are actually in walking in the streets past 10 p.m.!” I had arrived to San Sebastian, a laid-back resort city on the beach with grande glasses of wine gorged with tiny tapas by tourists that still existed well into November. I sat down in a swanky hotel bar near the bus station and helped myself to a copy of El Mundo, ordered a glass of rioja priced at slightly more than 1€, selected a pack of lucky strikes from the machine next to me at a cost of less than 3€, and sat down at the bar as I lit my cigarette, took a sip of the vino, and remembered just how good the Spanish life is.

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I never actually wanted to leave Rotterdam, but I need to get to Brittany, France for work obligations. I have very few obligations these days, but this is one of them. Besides, I could desperately use the money. My preferred method of travel is hitchhiking. Not only does it save money on expensive train fares, but I also consider it a more eco-friendly option as well. In my opinion, travel is not the place, but its people, and hitchhiking is a great way to meet new people and continue learning the language of the country. I move much quicker than my last trip and am in Paris by early evening; without a place to sleep.
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