Posts by Alexandra Spencer

November truly solidified the seasonal transition in Madrid. The beautiful, intense sunshine of early autumn disappeared, replaced by shorter days and a chilling air that demanded the use of heavy coats and scarves, bringing that beautiful, crisp European winter feeling. This shift naturally pushed my activities indoors, concentrating my social life around the warmth of…

October brought a definitive, welcome shift in Madrid’s climate. The brutal, unforgiving heat of September finally gave way to a crisp, cool autumn air, the kind that calls for a light jacket and makes the granite buildings feel cozy and contemplative. This sudden change in atmosphere perfectly mirrored my necessary shift in focus: away from…

September was a whirlwind of intense firsts, a blur of new sounds, logistics, and continuous motion. The initial part of the month felt like a solo mission to achieve basic operational status: I secured my Abono Transporte, the key to unlocking the city, and spent days mastering the intricate web of the Metro and Cercanías…