This morning our driver picked us up, and we were on our way to Oviedo. It was a three hour drive, and in rain, mostly. (So I suppose it does stay mostly on the plain.) But when we arrived in Oviedo, the sky began to clear up and the sun came out. I guess I'll take responsibility for that. We didn't have a tour today, so we walked around on our own for a bit. One more tour tomorrow and, day after that, we start the journey home.
We're suddenly in that mode. You know: You've had a great vacation, but now the days are winding down, and you begin to think about what you have in the fridge at home and what's on your calendar next week. Over the duration of our trip, we've added a suitcase and a large tote to help carry all of our shit. We recently moved all our dirty clothes into a separate bag and locked it - only to be opened when we arrive home (like it's a Christmas present or something). We've repacked our carry-ons with fragile items and loaded all of our "to-be-worn-clothes" in the top of our respective suitcases.
We have one more beer to drink (one of the several we purchased way back in Granada) and some chocolate to eat (which we bought long ago in Barcelona) before we leave the country. It will be interesting clearing customs in New York. We have vacuum-packed meat from Aracena and the jamon tasting. We have sherry and sweet wine from our friend Rosa. And we have about a ton of guide books, magnets, coffee cups, and other souvenirs (which, in the past no one really cares about). We should be okay, but you just never know.
I've been working on an idea for a series of articles about this trip (and traveling in general). I'll keep you posted should they ever actually get written. For now, it's bedtime and dulce suenos.
Tomorrow: Oviedo's magnificent chapel!
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