Back in the US of A for Dia de Accion Gracia, as they say. Reverse culture shock hasn't been too bad. Lots of gracias instead of thank you, and I still get heart palpitations trying to think of how to phrase awkward requests in Spanish at restaurants and stores. But otherwise, my stomach is quickly stretching back out to accommodate American portion sizes, and I'm loving driving to the store two blocks away.

Back in Barcelona next Sunday. Any requests for American treats?