Today was a day for driving out into the back country. WAY back. We left Madrid, entered Guadalajara, then went through this small town, then this small village, and through a windy road back back back up in the hills….to a lovely little home for a bbq – spanish style, with jamon, pan, chorizo, more pan, wine, and then a host of grilled things, including sardines.

After eating, everyone walked into this even smaller village (count them – one villager spotted) to the bodegas, the wine cellars in town. We all tried to cram in, but decided to go to a room upstairs, where upwards of 20 people sat around telling stories (I assume), laughing (that I can translate) and having a great time.

I got to practice my Spanish a bit more, made some friends who got to practice their English on me, and pretty much just had a great time.

Tomorrow morning I’m off to The Netherlands for four days!

Es una beuna vida.

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