Grocery Shopping

Well today I figured I should probably go buy some food - as we must cook for ourselves! Didn't think much more than getting myself to the store. Once I arrived, remembered, DUH - EVERYTHING IS IN DUTCH! Like really, no English on ANYTHING. So...that was fun. Picked out things that I knew were obvious, like bananas, bread, spaghetti noodles, jam, eggs, etc. Pretty basic stuff. And pretty cheap too! It was all under 10 euros! I had one minor glitch...I didn't realize that they don't have scales at the checkout, so I needed to weigh the bananas and then get a sticker before I checked out. I just said I wouldn't get them, as there was a LARGE line behind me at the checkout. And they don't really have bags at the checkout either - surprise!. What they do have were flimsy tiny bags that I could barely fit three items in. So I was trying to quickly bag my stuff, put my money away, and meanwhile, the whole line of people are watching/waiting. Haha...oh well. I then am carrying my groceries (in my arms because the bags would break if I carried them normally) and spotted the store with sheets etc. [We had to bring our own sheets/towels, or buy them here. I chose to buy them here. So...last night was pretty amusing with no sheets! Thanks to Lauren - my sleep-sack was what I slept in!] So found towels, a duvet and duvet cover...not TOO expensive. Success! But - hauling it all back the three blocks with the groceries was a workout!!! I'll need to buy things that aren't in cans...or if they are...bring my backpack!

So tonight for dinner - I cooked (on my hot plate) myself grilled cheese, scrambled eggs and ate it with applesauce!! YAY!! I finally get to shower today (I know I know...gross) and then I'll be heading out with my new friends from Finland to a pub close by! Should be a fun evening. More to come tonight/tomorrow!!