Una Fiesta!

On Friday night, we had a rooftop party in the old part of town to celebrate the completion of the preparatory classes. All of the students, directors, professors and family members were there. Everyone arrived ready to learn how to make paella (a Spanish rice and seafood dish) and sangria (a drink made with red wine, fruit, rum and soda). It was tons of fun; we spent hours making the food, chatting, listening to music and admiring the view from the fourth-story roof.

When we were waiting for the paella to finish cooking, though, we all heard a loud thud from the corner of the room, then some gasps, and we turned to see our precious paella in a giant pile on the floor. That didn't stop people from eating it, though. And then we made another batch...

After the party, we decided to head to La Punta, which is supposedly where the younger "night scene" in Cadiz exists. We discovered that we were too early and went instead to a cafe/bar where our professor works! She is very fun and laid-back, but it seemed a little strange ordering drinks from her.

When the clock began to edge towards 4:00 am, I knew it was time to head out. Especially with 45 minute walk home. Sometimes living in the newer part of town is amazingly inconvenient. But it was totally worth the fun evening with good friends and good food!

P.S. I will most definitely make paella and sangria for you all when I get home in December. Let's set a date!