Things I've learned in Espana

When I awoke this morning- er... afternoon- I was met with the sound of what seemed like our washing machine bouncing around the laundry room. My eyes shot open realizing my laundry was the last one still in the machine. "Oh no." I muttered quickly making my bed and preparing to go face the worst.
As I was gathering up my toothbrush retainer case and the rest of my morning retinue I realized that accompanying the loud banging of our washing machine was singing... children singing.
It soon struck me that it wasn't the washing machine but drums- It was a parade!!
It struck me then that I've learned a thing or two about living in Spain these past two months, so to help any other struggling new comers to Mijas Pueblo, Espana I've decided to compile a list of things I've learned in Spain- especially Mijas.

-The 6:30 bus can become the 7:00 bus if the driver is hungry enough. Yes, that's right he will go grab something to eat before he comes back to drive you to your destination.
-Learn your Japanese. The only way to really put a dent in the mass of tourist storming your street when all you want to do is get home is to speak their language. At least the standard, "gomen" and "sumimasen" (Not sure if I spelled the second one right in english characters) will usually shock them into getting out of your way.
-Always think about how you want to be immortalized when you leave the house, you can and will end up in some ones travel blog, post card or holiday snap shot slide show, think about how you want to look for the generations that see great grandma's holiday photos to Spain.
-Make sure your camera is CHARGED and at the ready. Impromptu parades happen a lot. Well, at least they seem that way when you don't speak the language.
-Party's happen all the time, always be prepared to be invited- even if your not cool.
-The rain in Spain falls mainly on Mijas- So be prepared for it! Boots, Raincoat, Umbrella, Shower Cap, Change of Clothes, Hair Dryer and fresh socks and shoes should always be ready to be carried where ever your final destination is.

Well that's my survival guide to Espana, at least for right now. Hope it helped you brave tourist- or at least illicit a chuckle from your Hawaiian shirt clad lips.