Life at the NEST - from the SGC2006 blog

Here is quick look at life here in Valencia.

First, my last room at the Red Nest Hostle was set up for 4 people. Everything in the room was yellow! Most of the rooms have a special color or theme to them. My current room houses 6 people and is all done in blue.

I have been eating in the kitchen several nights in a row. The kitchen is located on the same floor as the computer terminals. There are baskets for each room to keep food and three refridgerators for storing cold things. There are two micorwaves, two sets of stovetop ranges for cooking, and all of the plates, pans, and utensils you need! The Local Team will be using the kitchen to make some local foods for the Welcome Reception on Wednesday night. It will be delicious!

A few nights ago I washed clothes. There is one washer and one dryer available--both are on the roof! This makes it easy to dry your things on a nearby clothes line instead of in the dryer. Each machine costs 2 euros per load. You must by the special tokens at the front desk. Be sure you do not start too late! The roof and lounge both close at 11:45 pm each night.

While you are on the roof, you can relax in a chair with some of the other delegates and discuss the furture of space exploration!