Bob's Spanish Adventure

Haribo Heaven!

I've just arrived home from work. Well, that is to say I've arrived home via another bar where me and the lads from work went to have our customary whiskey after our shift. I've been wanting to tell you, but keep forgetting, about a curious fact relating to some bars in Alcala. If you go to any of the bars/discos that are open late in Alcala, instead of tapas you will receive either nuts or a selection of Haribo sweets! It's the most bizarre thing but I must tell you they go superbly with my whiskey and lemon.

I  had a long day today. First, I prepared English lessons in the morning. Then, after a nice lunch on the terrace, I taught for four and a half hours at the academy. After that, I went straight to the bar for a shift. The weather has improved and it was warm enough to put tables out on the terrace today. It was quite a busy evening but, once again, a lot of fun. I keep telling myself that I shouldn't enjoy bar work this much but I do! And I think I'm gaining the respect of my colleagues as well as the customers. The older clientelle in particular seem amazed that a non-Spaniard is working in the bar and speaking such good Spanish!

I told Isidro I'd like to take a couple snaps at the bar so my friends can see where I work. He told me to bring my camera on Saturday and said he'd make sure I got some really good shots. He's making more of it than I intended but I'm glad he wants me to have a nice photo.

I've got to get up early because Isidro told me a woman from the local college asked to meet me in the morning. I'm hoping she fancies a shag but I rather suspect she's going to offer me work instead. Pity because I'd rather have the shag at the moment! Ha! I've got a terrible feeling she's going to offer me a teaching post of some sort which, at the moment, I feel inclined to turn down without a moment's thought. I'll let you know what transpires when I meet her tomorrow.

Time for bed. Goodnight!

• Posted by bobinspain on 30/05/2007.
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