The Last Supper

It's really starting to set in that it's our last day in Spain. I've made such good friends on this trip and it's so weird that I won't see everyone everyday. As much as I miss everyone at home, I can't help but be sad to leave. I was so blessed to get to go on this trip and I really did have the experience of a life time. Today we drove back to Madrid. I had to stop at my favorite clothing store once we got back to the city while I still had the chance. The store is called Mango....and I'd be lying if I said today wasn't the fourth time I've gone there this trip. We ended the night with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. I tried veil and it was delicious once I got over the fact that I was eating baby cow. But I mean hey, if a baby cow had to be killed.....the least I could do was make sure it didn't go wasted! I'll miss the rolling hills, 70 degree weather, and sangria the most. You've been so good to me Spain.....Until next time!

All smiles until the rattle snakes came

Today was an amazing day. We started the day driving through small villages off the rolling mountains of southern Spain. We stopped and got fresh made churros and even stopped at a farm to help plant some crops. The farm had spectacular views. It was all smiles until the rattle snakes came. They were hiding in the bushes behind us and were sure to let us know they were there. I took their warning seriously and ran for my life.

We drove to a very small and local olive oil factory. I've become quite addicted to bread and olive oil this trip so I was sure to buy a bottle of fresh and local olive oil to bring home to enjoy! (let's hope my suitcase weighs under 50 pounds). After the olive oil factory.... we broke up into small groups and local housewives from the small village picked us up and took us to their homes and cooked us dinner. Probably my favorite thing we got to do on this trip! How often does someone get to experience that??? We ate tapas, salad, soup, a roast and potatoes, homemade wine, and desert. It was delicious! People in Spain get offended if you do not finish your plate, so we had to finish an entire course before we could move to the next one. Let's just say I could barely move after that meal. We drove back to our hotel and even got to have a few hours at the beach to end the day.

Wine and Dine

All is well in Spain! Especially considering I got an email from the US Embassy today alerting us of increase security because of the increased possibility of terrorist attacks in Europe. How fantastic! All the days seem to be running together since we've been so busy but I'm not complaining. It's crazy how much we've done so far! Today was our last day in Tarifa. We started the day visiting the Herpac Tuna fishing company. Lettme just tell you I am so over seeing and smelling fish in this country. They literally chopped up a huge tuna right in front of us. Not my ideal Tuesday morning but the outfits they made us wear were humorous and my gag reflex from the fish smell is improving. They gave us wine at the end of the tour so I guess it was worth it!!

Our second field trip of the day was to a local winery called Osborne. We got to tour the facility and learn how they age their wines which is right up my alley! We ended the tour by getting to taste a few of their popular sherry wines. Although it was fun, I'm not too sure I'm a sherry wine drinker just yet. I think I'll stick to my moscato for now.

I ended the day by eating a late dinner at a restaurant our tour guide suggested called Lola's. There was a lobster tortellini special for the night so of course I had to try it! It was by far the best meal I've had on the trip so far!