Madrid is one of my favorite places I have visited in  Europe. This trip was a 6 hour bus ride full of views I will never forget. I had six hours to think about getting my paper work done and hope it could go flawlessly. I had three hours of me having to pee all the while there was a bathroom on board. Stopping half way was such a relief. I even studied some spanish on the way. I was feeling good about this trip. No way could it be bad.

Sierra Nevadas

Sierra Nevadas

I came into Madrid around 2 and had until 5 to find the National Police. That was a joke in itself. There are like 12 addresses and 100 different websites that tell you different things you need. $60 in cab fair later I found where I was suppose to be. The 1st stop was wrong, but was right by the plaza mayor so of course I walked through there quickly. The  second stop was an old apartment building, and third stop was a charm. Or that is what I thought. It was at an actual police station that I got kicked out of. The guy told me to leave and come back another day. I was soo upset and to the point of breaking down. I walked and found a taxi to take me to my favorite restaurant in Madrid Mano a Mano.

I enjoyed some awesome food and then headed to my Hostel. I stayed in an Uhostel. It was very cool! It had swings inside of it, Netflix and chill room with snacks and movies, and a sweet ass bar. I had a really good time there considering the day I had had. (During the rush of the day I had an unforeseen visitor pop up too. After not being visited in 6 months mind  you. So there is that.) I met some really nice people at the hostel. That night I told my mom I quit and was coming home. I was so upset. But I rallied, I pulled myself together and decided I can do this. I hate not being in control of my life and I took back over instead of letting the situation take over me. I called her and had her call UCO. I got my self together and I got on the bus to come home the next day. Now I am in contact finally with people who will hopefully get this all going again! ready to have this done so I can relax. I wish I would have honestly just went and explored and worried about paper work later. I think its time for more fun and less stress. For now I am safely back in Almeria.