A super saturday !

Waking up in the morning yesterday, i knew the day was going to be packed with fun and play. But what i really had in store was not what i had envisioned before. The day began as usual with us waking up late, but not finding it necessary to rush around and prepare. Instead we had a kindof leisurely breakfast and then decided it was really late. So out we went with shoppings bags and a list, to prepare an indian lunch fit for a king's feast. The feast was just chole and rice... but my oh my, was it nice ! So we rushed back with the ingredients and put together a meal, as we had a friend who was invited for the meal. Over laughs and talks and discussions galore, we finished off all that was in store.

After a good lunch, we went for italian coffee, after which we set out for a drive into a chateau. A chateau which seemed plain when we first saw it, but when our guide explained the details, i came out with a visual scene. A scene from the times of the soldiers and generals, and the entire castle built for the city's protection. I learnt how soldiers lived and fought, how they spent their lives in the fort. The difference between the general and the commons, and the luxuries offered to all the officials. It was interesting to learn all the intricate details, right from the bakery to the kitchen itself. With an animated guide and lots of laughs and serious discussions, we walked out of there feeling smarter than when we had come in.

The evening was spent learning about Barcelona and their dragon festivals, followed by a nice walk around the marche de noel. A new city, new energy and new shopping markets !

Tired but happy, we got back home, only to start rushing and preparing for a dinner at home. In came some friends at the stroke of eight, some armed with meat and some armed with cake ! We bought some chicken, we had some vegetables, and there was a spread ready to dig in. With laughs and stories and reliving memories, we had a nice evening spent with other assistants. Dinner followed by a muscat and some homemade delicious carrot cake, it was the perfect way to end the day. With singing christmas carols and laughing like mad, the other assistants did put up quite an entertainment ! Overall a memorable day spent having fun, i was really glad i had decided to come !