Within 30 days of arrival, we are supposed to apply to get our residence cards, padron and who knows what else.  Today, I have managed to get through their website and get appointments for out Padron and (I hope) our tarjeta de residencia.  The latter was much more difficult for me to understand.

Yesterday, we went to the International House in Barcelona to take placement exams for their very inexpensive Spanish course.  I received an email this morning stating they won’t be holding a Spanish course at this time for my rather basic level.  Oh well, maybe next time.