Prince Felipe

Me and my senora have been talking a lot lately and getting along really well. Yesterday she asked me if I wanted to go out for lunch with her and her friend. I said yes, and we went to a small pueblo outside of Madrid to their favorite resturant. It is famous for rabbit, which did not thrill me. I had some delicious grilled vegetables thought. My senora and her friend split a rabbit (ahhh!!!). It was nice to have the traditional long Spanish lunch. We sat around eating and talking until almost 5:00! Then we went to do a little shopping. My senora picked out a bunch of clothes for me to try on. I ended up with a really cute beach dress and a shirt. It was good to hang out with an adult for a change. I get so used to being with people my own age that I forget how nice it is to talk to grown ups.

Today I had a four hour art class in the Prado. We were having double class to make up for next week when we have a four day weekend. When we got there, there were tons of police. I asked my professor why there was so much security and she didn't know. It took us forever to get in and security was extra tight. While waiting in line for the metal detector, we found out that the Prince and his wife were expected at the Prado this morning! My professor wanted to continue with class, but we were all pretty excited. As we walked to go see Velazquez's work, the security woman made us move to the side because the prince (and about a million reporters and security people) were entering! We got to see them walk by! I know it isn't much, but I saw the future king of Spain! After that we had to continue with our VERY long class. I have been to the Prado three times now, and there is still so much left for me to see! This afternoon it was about 72 degrees so I did my homework outside on our patio. Then I went for a nice run in the park. I am definitly not missing the cold, that's for sure! Well, that's all for now!