Both daughters joined us and it was great to see them and chat and laugh. We managed to get a few feeds in to them to acclimatize them to the pork based diet. They seemed to handle it just fine.
On Friday night was the first big family get together at a Flamenco Tablao. I think we had 24 there. It was a fairly good show with ordinary food. Actually a very good show. We then strolled through Madrid to have a chocolate and churros at San Gines, we overran their basement area, although I must say churros in 35C is a bit wrong! Anyway it was a great night, and a great way to start the family stuff.
On Saturday we went to El Puente De Los Franceses and sprinkled some of Dad's ashes in the Manzanares. I reckon they probably purified the water somewhat. It was extremely emotional for Tomas and I, but we had support and girded ourselves with roast chicken and sidra at Mingo's.
Today we have been to Villa Del Prado, where we finally laid Dad to rest with Mum. Again very emotional. We got out to La Poveda afterwards and had a swim in the Alberche, followed by a lunch with about 36 members of the extended family. A lot of crap was talked, a lot of hugs were squeezed and a lot of kisses shared. Finally we finished it off with a walk up La Calle Del Cerro to see Abuela's street and the famous mile post.
Most of that will mean nothing to most...... but every one of those places or names resonates......
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