Dia Diez- Dia Trece

So in honor of it being Tino's last day, we went and watched a private practice of Spain's traditional flamenco dancers. It amazed me how the simple movement of the hands could be viewed so sensually. The dancers moved with such grace, that even I have a burning desire to pick up the dance! Tino gave us his final lesson, and we said our goodbyes. It was sad watching him go, he had become a dear friend. But with him gone, things died down. Everyone seemed to be a little bit more at ease. That night Lier, Hannah, and I went and ate at the most wonderful Italian restaurant, settling for an early night. The next day we got to see a special treat. We went to an arena where they fought bulls and readied them for competition. In the arena stood Salvador Vega, who apparently is famous for his skills and GOOD LOOKS. Lucky Hannah even got pulled into the ring! Bull fighting seems fascinating from across the Atlantic, but up close and personal it is even COOLER. After the heat took its toll, we headed back to our Costa Azul for pizza. Finally it was the weekend and Sydney, Allie, Laura, and Liz were coming in for the weekend. Lierin and I could not wait to see them, so we did at the first chance we had. Though there was a bit of miscommunication as to what fountain they were at, we made it. It was sooo good to see them! Later in the day we went and saw the local cathedral and King Ferdinand and Isabella's tombs. The intricacy of the architecture was phenomenal, especially considering their lack of technology. That night we went to the Arab baths, where we steamed, bathed, and got massaged. We needed something like that to ease the stress, but it would of been nice if Davin warned us of the walk........hahahaha. Anyway we got home a little after two and had to be up early for an adventure to an equestrian center. You could most similarly relate it to one of our country clubs, but instead of a golf course they had the most beautiful stables and horsing grounds. Though I am not wild about horses, I really enjoyed being able to observe the way some Spaniards interact. Again tonight we will be going to Patty's Irish Pub to watch the USA vs. Brazil game. GO USA!!