I absolutely loved Spain. The scenery, the people, the culture, and the FOOD. I don't think I have ever eaten so much in my life. The food is just that good. And even in my conversations about Spain and how great it was, I always mention the food. Spaniards are proud of their cuisine and con razon!!!! I don't think anybody can beat Spain with food. I don't think I tried anything that i DIDN'T like.
The eating schedule is very different from an American or Dominican. Many Americans feel breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Spaniards have coffee and a piece of toasted bread with olive oil and salt (which is SOOO yummy) at around 10. Dominicans eat their big meal of the day at 12 noon, Spaniards eat lunch around 2 and then don't eat again until around 10PM.
Inbetween meals, there are tapas. Actually, there is beer that comes with tapas. You buy a drink and they give you papas bravas (potatoes in a semi-spicy sauce). If you know the good spots, you can bar hop and enjoy an entire meal just by purchasing a few drinks. I love the tapas mentality and as I finish writing this, I really wish I had a bit of jamon y queso with a bit of red wine to enjoy before lunch.....
Fur Realz...
