European Coffee

Before heading to Europe, I knew the coffee shop scene was a lot different than it is here in the states. I knew they took shots of espresso and downed their cappuccino in a few swallows. Before being there, I thought this new coffee shop scene would be charming and fun to experience, however, as it turned out…once I was there I was instead yearning for my grande white chocolate mocha from Starbucks that I could take with me as I wandered down the streets instead of standing a bar chugging my coffee.

However, nowhere I went could I find a coffee shop that would allow me to indulge in my “American” coffee shop routine….until Madrid.

It must have been the funniest thing to watch me get so overly excited about locating my first Starbucks in Madrid. But honestly, I was so incredibly excited! (I am almost ashamed how excited I got over a silly cup of coffee, but obviously not too ashamed or else I wouldn’t be telling the story—oh well) But yes, finding the Starbucks in Madrid definitely was one of the highlights of staying in that city. It gave me a glimmer of hope during the dark times I spent in Madrid and helped to return me to the light hearted and cheerful person I am.

Wow…it is amazing how small things like a silly cup of coffee can do to someone….wow…