An Asian-American, a Canadian Muslim, a Swiss girl, a Scottish-Australian, and a black sheep

Just got home from an incredibly fun night! A few solo travelers from the hostel and I went out together tonight. First we went to La Oveja Negra, a rustic-looking bar on a tiny street, and just talked and talked (and drank) for hours. We were sort of a motley crew, all four of us having grown up in completely different areas of the world. Then we headed down to the beach and got into Sotavento! (I love when I get to cut in line, it makes me feel important haha) We were too late for free sushi, but we still had a good time dancing (and sweating). Also, the inside of the bathroom was like a house of mirrors, which looked really cool, but probably isn't so great for drunk people. Afterward we went down to the beach to go skinny-dipping...a night to remember, as always.

Things I learned today:

1. Switzerland is NOT in the EU. I feel stupid for not knowing that, but I honestly didn't.
   
2. Switzerland just passed some sort of new petition which prohibits the construction of minarets on mosques.
3. University is MUCH more expensive in the states than in Europe.
   
4. College dorms are not prevalent in Switzerland, most students rent apartments/flats.
5. EVERYONE uses the metric system. Except the US.
6. The UK uses pounds as a unit of measuring weight, but their pounds are different than ours. 1 US pound is about .45 kilograms, but 1 UK pound is about .5 kilograms.
   
7. Driving age in Switzerland is 18.
8. In Switzerland, wine & beer drinking age is 16, hard liquor is 18.
9. In Switzerland, the cuisine is mostly breads, potatoes, cheeses, simple stuff.
   
10. People drive on the left side of the road in Scotland and Australia.
11. Montreal is about 7 hours from New York

Hugs and black sheep,
Angela <3