Here are the things I learned on this trip:
1) The rain in Spain falls in the hills and plains alike. It does not discriminate.
Sadly, we had only packed for much warmer weather, assuming like most tourists, that Spain is hot even in the spring. This meant we spent a good deal of time avoiding the cold, rainy weather by taking refuge inside our friends villa.
Then again, when this is the view from the living room, it's still a pretty nice way to spend a few days:
2) Burger King tastes just the same, even in Spain.
I haven't had burger king for a couple years, but my hotel near the airport on the last night has limited culinary choices. Seems everything else nearby is closed for Semana Santa. Which leads me to...
3) Semana Santa is cool (and totally not racist)!
Not having really followed the who "religion" thing while I've been alive, I've missed out on a lot of the cooler nuances. I got the bulk of it: crucifixion, parting a sea, an ark chock-a-block with animals, a whole lot of killing... you know, lots of good stories. However, somewhere along the way I missed this headgear:
Where I'm from, that choice in hat means something entirely different, so I was surprised to see it at first. Yes, I know that it was lifted from the religious intent and not the other way around, but still my gut reaction to see a hat like that is to expect some shit to go down momentarily.
4) I still sunburn stupid easy.
:(
