Chillaxin

Had a pretty average weekend. Spend the weekend here in Toledo, where I chillaxed, slept in, napped, did my homework, watched TV, read, bought new shoes, watched two sunsets, and walked around the old city with my friend Meg. The only part that made it not so average is the fact that I am in a city that has been populated since before the Romans. I've been here for three weeks now, and have some more fun facts to report.

1. There are no taxes on anything. If the price tag says 1Euro or 12.99, no matter what you are buying, that is the price.

2. The European economy is a major struggle-fest. AKA the Euro is losing value. Which is too bad for Europeans, but is AWESOME for us Americans. The exchange rate right now is the best it has been since May...1 Euro is $1.34. Usually it hovers around 1Euro is $1.45-1.50.

3. Leaving tips for servers at restaurants is incredibly rare. And if one does decide to leave a tip, it's usually just a couple cents.

4. I like fall here. It's still pretty hot during the day from about 11am-7pm, but the nights and mornings are super comfortable and even a little chilly at times. But the best part? I got three pairs of shoes this weekend for 11Euros. Total. One pair was 5 and the other two pairs were 3. Why? Because they are "summer shoes." AKA two pairs of sandals and one pair of flats. Which are good to wear for a while still.