Testimonio de Viaje

Today we visited a photography exhibition of my friend Nicolás Robinson Andrade (aka Nick). The exhibition is located in Imagina (Casa de la Juventud), Alcobendas. It is the "expo-pasillo" until Octuber 14th.
Imagina is open Monday - Friday from 9 am -2 pm. and 5 pm - 9 pm.

The photographs show lucky encounters. Moments where Nick was at the right place, at the right time.
His project was done in countries from South America, Europe and Asia. The pictures taken show public spaces and many aspects of human geography: culture, inmigration, religion, globalization...

The camaras used were iCanon A5010 Powershot (2006-2010) and Sony DC-V1(2011).

Nick is 21 years old and is currently studying South American Politics at the University of Bath (England). He is a great traveller and always shares curious anecdotes. He is currently editing a Photography book.

For instance, last time we met, he told Jose and I how he put his exhibition together. After his phographs were selected, he had to get every ready to hang his pictures. So, through couchsurfing,he asked an Argentinian girl to help him out for some beers. Unique, isn't it?

I couldn't make my mind up for just one favorite photograph. All of them were great and colorful. However my favorite ones were:
- Narela Slum (Narela, Nueva Dehli, India, 2006).
- Las Viejas (Alcobendas, España, 2010).
- Taj Mahal toma tres (Agra, India, 2007).

Jose and I really enjoyed and we definetly recommend it!

At Friends with Benefits... Preview!

Lucky me! I'm a proud owner of two tickets to see this movie's preview.
I went to see it yesterday with Jose.
I had only seen the trailer, and it sure looked fun. Predictable, but fun :) So... Want to read about it?

The preview's movie theater was "Cinesa Proyecciones" at Fuencarral 132 Street.

Justin Timberlake plays a young man who arrives at New York City to try to make it at a big company and Mila Kurtnis is a very optimist character.
Both actors look very comfortable with each other... Perhaps, ¿too comfortable?

I would describe the plot as, well, predictable. I think the movie foreshadows quite well that they are going to end up together.

What I liked the most were the Flash Mobs in the streets of NYC and in the Central Station. I think it is such a nice thing.

It follows the theme of "No strings attaced" with Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher. They both have the same plot, so it is almost like watching it again, but with a different cast.

After the movie, we went to Juicy Avenue and had a smoothie. The one I had with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries was not so good, but Jose's choice was amazing: muesli with honey and frozen yogurt smoothie... Yum Yum!

100 Things to do in life

So, I've written this "small" list with 100 things I would like to do through out my life.
The ones in bold are the ones I've already accomplished. Do it for yourself too!

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Learnt Chinese
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyworld
8. Ridden a horse
9. Swam with dolphins
10. Made a snowman
11. Made a party for no reason
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm
14. Taught yourself html
15. Made a scientific discovery
16. Gone to a workcamp in India
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept in an expensive hotel
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Never pierced your ears
23. Learned to use sarcasm and understand it.
24. Played laser-tag
25. Fed a deer
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Ran a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse (solar)
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Seen the great pyramids of Egypt
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Kissed in front of Klimt's "Der Kuss"
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language/hobby
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Traveled on a balloon
40. Seen Klimt's The Kiss.
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Helped a stranger
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance (when it's not so bad)
47. Had your portrait taken
48. Gone to Bora Bora
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Gone to Germany
58. Taken dancing classes
59. Visited Russia
60. Parcipated on a Theater pice
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
66. Made cupcakes
67. Made a hand-made present
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited New York City
71. Eaten seitan
72. Made a Scrapbook
73. Seen a Flash Mob in person
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been on a water-motorcycle
76. Eaten a liter of ice cream
77. Won a race
78. Been on a Harley Davidson motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited Turkey
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Drunk sex on the beach cocktail
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Prepared your own yogurts
88. Ran a 10K under 40'
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Had a vegetarian diet
91. Met someone famous
92. Stayed a whole day in bed
93. Fell madly in love
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Aurora Borealis in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Donated blood
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Skydiving
100. Read an entire book in one day

9/11

10 years ago, terrible events happened. We've all seen the horrible images of New York's World Trade Center with smoke comming out, and how the second plane hit the other twin.

I wanted to write something about America in my blog today, but about something joyful. So... Since I baked cupcakes this afternoon, here they are. It was lots of fun. I made them normal, cinammon and chocolate flavor. They are decorated with blue, pink and light brown icing.

Some of them have chips ahoy or oreo cookies. Other have blackberries or sugar hearts.

I hope this colorful treat draws a smile :)

Living in London

Living in London is a small retro-victorian restaurant and tea house. Located on Santa Engracia Street, there is also a shop with victorian-style house utilities, like the ones used at the restaurant.

At the entrance of the restaurant is a small shop with english goodies: tea, cookies, chocolates, jams and marmalades, chips, sweets, and sodas. Most products are from England, but one may also buy a slice of homemade cake.

The menu of the restaurant also offers options for vegetarians (yay!). One may find different snacks, like veggie chips or sandwiches.

Fantastic olives and bread with extroardinary olive oil is offered as an appetizer. Isn't it great to dip whole wheat bread in olive oil?? This appetizer is included with the lunch price. This is sometimes not common in other restaurants, which usually charge bread separetly if one eats it.

The soups vary from season to season, yesterday  different versions of "gazpacho" were offered: with strawberries and an ice cream or with mozzarella cheese. Salads are delicious, my boyfriend  tried the chicken curry and I chose the  goat cheese one. Mmmmmm... I love goat cheese!

Main dishes are also plus. I wasn't very hungry, so I got a Salad instead (I wanted to try the cakes!). My bf had Carpaccio with cheese foundee... very very cute!

So... time for dessert! There are so many options: brownie, cakes, smoothies and milkshakes. I just couldn't make up my mind. Finally, we both went for a cake: chocolate with raspberries and carrot cake.

 Do I recommend it? I sure do! The price range is a little expensive (at least for my income at the moment). The whole course: cold dish + warm dish + dessert + drink can go for 30 euros per person. However, it is a very cute place to surprise someone (specially for a first date for example).