the adventure takes a turn

So ..

On Thursday I had been  here in Spain for 2 days waiting for my roommate. But it turns out that she isn't coming. And since she won't answer any calls or messages I had to figure something out.
I have to admit I though about giving up and just go home, especially since the last thing I wanted was to be all alone in a new country where I don't know anyone and don't even know the language.
But after a call with my mom and encouraging words from other family members I decided to stop being a baby and figure something out.

A day later I had gotten a room to stay in from a really nice couple and I had met some interns and other people I will be working close too.

These days have been very difficult for a small scared girl like me but also very fun. I've gotten to know some nice people here, checked out the nightlife, some restaurants, downtown Fuengirola and the beach. I've even got an offer to stay in an awesome apartment downtown by the beach with another intern and if that will go through I don't think I could be any happier here.

The place I'm living in now is pretty interesting. it is close to work which is nice but the street up to here is very dodgy so I cannot walk home after dark. I have my own entrance and a bathroom and a small kitchen and I even have two lizard roommates. I wasn't so happy about them in the beginning as I screamed each time I saw them but now I've learned that they actually keep other things away like mosquitoes so I'm starting to appreciate them.

The couple living here is really nice and they have 3 dogs and a lot of birds so I never feel totally alone which is nice :)

This week I will spend just looking around, meeting with the people I've gotten to know, shop and hang at the beach. Maybe I'll even take a trip up to the mountains and do some sightseeing there. Then on Friday I'll start working, can't wait :))

It is beautiful here, especially the sunsets, I have to take more pictures during the week :)
also the awesome weather and heat isn't so bad ;)

First days in Spain

I arrived at Malaga airport yesterday
I was a little nervous since my soon to be roommate was in London and didn't manage to get to Spain to welcome me since she got stuck due to the weather.
I'm lucky enough to have a really nice boss here that picked me up at the airport and took me to a nice Swedish Hostel in Fuengirola which is close to where I'll be living and working,
He also showed me around the area and I got to see where I will be working the next 4 months :)
After arriving at the hostel I took a small walk around Fuengirola which reminded me of why I loved Spain when I was younger.
The narrow streets, beautiful houses and mild weather -> Lovely!


Today I checked out of the hostel, stayed for a few hours in the lobby catching up on Icelandic news and didn't really know what to do since my roommate still hasn't arrived. After a while I built up the courage to ask them to keep my bags and went for a walk.
I took a long walk around the neighborhood, went to the beach, checked out the sales and got myself something to eat. Now I've checked back in at the hostel and haven't heard from my roommate all day.

These first days have been a bit difficult for a anxious person like me but I guess it's just an experience. Hopefully tomorrow I'll my roommate will be here and I'll get to go see my new apartment :)
Until then I'm gonna relax in my room with a bag of chips and some San Miguel ;)