Some cultural differences

Spain, particularly Southern Spain, is quite different than Northern California. Here are just some of the differences (small as they may be) that I have noticed.

1. Nobody here has iPods! Some people have mp3 players, but they are not nearly as common as I see in Davis. In Davis and Sacramento, I think at least 50% of people walking around have iPods.
   
2. Nobody here has those annoying wireless blue tooth cell phone things. I welcome this change!
3. Nobody here walks around with food or water. You cannot get a coffee to go. As I've mentioned, this is bothersome to me. I long for a big cup of coffee that I slowly sip at my desk. In addition, at home, most people carry around water bottles. I know that on most week days, I fill up and drink my 1000mL Nalgene at least three times. Here, I rarely see people drinking water.
4. Everything is smaller: cars, sidewalks, dogs, houses, washing machines, grocery stores, coffees.
5. No one else has diamond rings. I have not seen a single diamond ring. This makes me feel especially odd since they are such a part of American culture. I almost left my engagement ring when I came, but it reminds me of John, so I brought it. Also, the right hand is used for the wedding ring in Europe. I have thought about switching my wedding ring to my right hand to fend off Spanish men, but have not. If a guy tries to pick up on me, I won't know what he's saying anyway, so for now, I'll leave it.
   
6. People are much more affectionate here. I am slowly getting used to the double kiss thing.