DAY 11
SEPTEMBER 24
This was going to be a day to enjoy. First, Raul brought "churros" and
"porras", still hot, for breakfast. Yum, they are a traditional fried dough
that Spaniards eat millions of for breakfast each year. I would say,
Churros are to Spaniards what doughnuts are to Americans. I was going
to show a photo...but, I actually deleted the ones I had. Why? Because,
my memory card was full. However, before I leave I will eat churros again,
and take photos. I promise.
After savoring my churros dipped in hot, thick, Spanish chocolate,
Pepe, Mayra and I, were off to Plenilunio Mall. First place we hit was
Pepe´s shop...where of course, the first thing we did was have coffee.
From there we had some shopping to do, Carmen´s birthday party was
tomorrow...and we wanted to buy her some cute clothes. How exciting!
I hadn´t celebrated one of my niece´s birthday´s since she was ONE!
I would also get to see many of my family members. I couldn´t wait.
As I couldn´t wait for tonight. After 11 days, we were going to have
dinner with a couple that we shared years of friendship. Pepa and Luis are
like brothers to us. Actually, Pepe and Luis, met when they were only
8 years old...imagine! And, I was 24 when I met them. What wonderful
memories we share!
Done with our shopping, and content with our choices, we headed back
home to a late lunch, and try to rest a little before going to Pepa
and Luis´s home. Mayra and Raul, would go with the kids to their home
also, but a little later on during the night.
How wonderful when our friend´s door opened, and they received us
with the warmest hugs....and a loving look in their eyes. Pepa had a
great dinner prepared, and as years before ...we ate...we remembered
our younger years...we talked about our present, and future plans....
we laughed a lot and very loud ...and... we left very happy in the wee hours.
I would have posted photos, but...the ones I have were a little dark.
When I go back home I will post photos with our friends. I promise.
Hmmmm....I am promising a lot! I better
keep my word!!!
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P.S. I have fallen behind in my blogging, because...Pepe and I went
for a few days to the region of LEON. My husband´s family is from
there.I thought it would be wonderful to do a little road trip together.
I have wonderful photos of the Cathedral of Leon, Astorga, and....my
husband´s little town of Rabanal del Camino!!! Thirty two years have
passed since he visited his home town....Stay tunned!!!
