Costa Brava...

...just like Galveston.

Festa Major - Vilanova i La Geltru

This was nuts.

The major festival of Paul's town.  At about 1030PM, all hell broke loose.  About 20 sections of dragons, demons, and freaks parading through town down the narrow streets with their own rhythm section.  Mixed with GIANT fireworks.  As we were walking to the center of town, it was hot as hell, but all the locals were clothed from head to toe and wearing straw hats.  I couldn't figure out why until the first parade section came through.

One would think this is a Catalan tradition passed down the generations.  Then Paul told me all of it was started in 1992.  Oh well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKGvh4oCdqM

Bacardi

 Did you all know that the Bacardi family is originally from Sitges. Hence, the Bacardi museum just north of the church in the center of town!  Senor Bacardi left Catalunya for the Cuban frontier where he developed his vast empire, starting with cheap labor and sugar cane. 

The museum is a must, especially for the Mojito crowd (Anthony Ledakis).  The original recipe written by hand is hung on the wall.  We sampled the different distillations of rum, and at the end of the tour, we all set at the bar and made our own mojitos.

A great way to start the night!  And yes, Brian, my shirt is tucked into my underwear...

Aguadulce..farewell to la escuela

Our last language class was Wednesday and we were very sad to see it end.  We spent over 60 hours this summer with Loli and Leyla, so we became friends and almost family.  They have seen us at our best and our worst. 

We got together for dinner in Aguadulce, a community surrounding the port of Sitges.  Aguadulce is on the far east side of sitges and is the "luxurious" part of town, with awesome smaller beaches and great dining. We dined Argenitine style, enjoyed some nice music, wine, and conversation.  Ronny, Leyla's mate, is a Swedish artist and Leyla is a model and singer. 

We will remember many things about our time here in Spain, but the people we have met (both native and transplant) will always be in our memories.

Mas comida...