On March 13, I went to town to my post office box and I had a cappuccino in a cafe on the square. There were actually more people there than I had seen so far this season. Afterwards, I went to several grocery stores and stocked up on what I thought I needed.
Later that day, the Prime Minister of Spain announced that virtually everything was closing. I’m glad I got to have a last day of freedom.
Some of my neighbors who live in Barcelona came to their apartments here to ride it out. I’m glad to have folks nearby, but it’s really weird to wave to them from a distance instead of having a normal (within six feet) conversation. I guess everyone is having that feeling now. We’re all in the same weird boat.
My first week of captivity coincided with several dreary cold, damp days. Perfect timing! I think the sun is coming back soon, so that will encourage me to take some long walks outside of the apartment!
Since I wrote the above, the State Department has recommended that Americans abroad come back immediately or be prepared to stay indefinitely. What is indefinitely? I feel safe where I am. Getting back to the states would expose me much more than I currently am, plus I have the problem that I need another passenger to travel with me to transport my second dog. I cannot leave them here, I don’t have anyone here to go with me, and I don’t want to risk exposing anyone coming to get me. So, I still plan to wait it out here. Time will tell if this is the right decision. It’s a gamble.
On a lighter note, I had a beautiful sunset last week! I hope everyone stays safe and stays home!!!
Susie's Senior Year Abroad 
In spite of all you could not be in a more beautiful place. Keep those sunsets coming!!
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That is probably as close to an ideal exile as could be imagined. There’s little doubt in my mind that you and C&C will ride it out and make it back here.
And get back to España again.
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