Monday, 25 July 2011

Oviedo: the Asturian Experience

I am writing this entry in the library of a 100 year old villa in  Limanes, Oviedo in front of a picturesque view of the Asturian country side.

Its 8:30 pm, still plenty of sun and dinner wont be a thought for another hour. Siestas are just finishing up (one of my favorite parts of Spain) and our fun filled weekend is coming to a close.

We have fit so much life into these last few days.

Thursday

We were greeted from our surprisingly comfortable Rynair flight by Emily and Alfonso. Taking a detour on the drive home to stop for a drink and pinchos (snacks) by the beach.

PICTURE


Stumbling through Spanish 101 greetings we met Teresa and Antonio, Alfonso's parents. Then off to Tierra Astur for Asturian Sidra (Cider) and dinner. After a few glasses of Sidra it was time for the bag pipes and dinner to start. We stood at these long communal tables and drank sidra and wine as  plates of meat and cheese were devoured. The couple from Madrid standing across from us let us in on a buffet secret:the key was to leave the bread so there is enough room for each entree. We managed to try everything even dessert. It was all so good. The photos on Flickr correlates to the number of ciders consumed by the photographer. It was a good time.

Friday

Spent most of the morning in bed VERY hung over which Teresa thought was hilarious as she is a nurse and has had her share of fun. Teresa knew just how to satisfy a hangover: AquaArius (Gatorade) and paella in the garden which we felt mucho mejor (much better).

Saturday

Emilys Birthday !!! Alfonso had a surprise planned, Emily guessed either Horse, Boat, or Horses in a Boat.
After 2 hours driving we stopped part way up a mountain in front of

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