7/19/18
Our sleep cycles are still off. We stay up all night and practically sleep until mid-afternoon. The few times I woke up early and went out, there was no one around. Yesterday was one of those sleep-all-day days. When we ventured out in the evening, I had a ‘what the duh’ moment. I looked around and there was a world full of people. “Are these people all jet lagged too? Oh, wait…we’re in the land of siestas! People don’t come to life until late in the evening here…”
I can’t blame them. The sun and heat are pretty intense. It was 104° yesterday. I wouldn’t be able to go out even if I wanted to.
So what do you do when you’re frustrated and don’t feel like you’re getting much done?? You go shopping, of course. Buying something always gives one an instant sense of accomplishment and gratification. “Look, D…I found the perfect socks!” Not that we don’t have any socks, mind you. But hey…you got something done…instantly!
We went to El Corte Ingles, or ‘the English quarter’, which is a department store located in the shopping district. I am still awed by the fact there are hardly any people in sight during the early afternoon hours. The shopping district was the only place where people were still around. Thank goodness for shopping!
Check out these pictures of day versus night…
Sleepless In Spain 