the Spain way

Talking with some co-workers over Thai tonight, I remembered how much I love Spain. Spain was the reason I ended up being in Eurpoe 5 months instead of 8 weeks. I love how deliberate life is in Spain. I love how the dayparts make more sense...wake, work, sleep, eat big, dance/drink, sleep. It appeals to me on so many levels. I love that the Spainish don't long for siestas, they just have them---it's the natural progression of a day. I love that when you go to a bullfight they give you the choice of the sun or the shade....they don't trick you into just BUYing a ticket at all costs, leaving you to discover your poor seating choice. I love Spanish art and architecture and the variance of countryside that's SO refreshing after the abudance of small, identical countries to the north.
So oddly, yes, eating Thai (nose still sweating btw) churned the more than fond reminders of the way of Spain.