For seventeen days, we lived in heaven.

We travelled to every major Spanish city and region: Barcelona, Valencia, most of Andalucia, Madrid, and Galicia.

We practiced our slow rudimentary Spanish until it became fast rudimentary Spanish. We visited the best ruins and museums and galleries that Spain offers. Most memorably, we stuffed ourselves with jamon iberico, manchego cheese, olives, anchovies, paella, and plenty of wine. All day, every day. ... (more)