It should come as no surprise that the food in Spain made a big impression on me. If that comes as a surprise you are obviously new to this blog, in which case, Welcome!

I’ll miss the breakfast churros

And the churro makers with windows into their kitchens

Offset the grease with some fresh squeezed juice. It comes in every imaginable combination

Tapas, of course. I applaud the American restaurants that offer tapas style food because my ideal dinner includes a few bites of a dozen things instead of a dozen bites of one thing.

Chorizo braised in apple cider.

Asparagus grilled with olive oil and salt

Anchovies and basil on grilled bread

And speaking of bread. It’s everywhere. With everything. Grilled and smeared with tomato and garlic

Delivered fresh every morning in big crates

Everywhere.

Eat it with paella

Alongside things you’ve never seen before

I thought maybe these were Dragon claws, but it turns out they’re gooseneck barnacles.

And if the exotic doesn’t appeal, how about some jamon?

Because seriously, ham is the only thing you’ll see more of in Spain than bread. It’s even in bars.

And when you’re all overloaded on salt and grease, cool off with some gelato

The blue is simply called “Blue ice” so I guess blue is now a flavor.

And speaking of things that are strange, how about this guy

His gelato is so delicious that he’s eating himself.

Oh Spain, I’m gonna miss you. Creepy gelato guys and all…