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A night of futbol and tapas

February 16, 2015 //  by Kristine Bruneau//  1 Comment

 

The evening of our arrival in Granada we attended a top division futbol match (of course) at Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes. Granada Club del Futbol fought hard against Athletic Club Bilbaoing, chanting and screaming bloody murder at the referee and players is all part of the fan experience. Our boys cheered and ate pipas (sunflower seeds), spitting the shells upon the ground – also part of futbol tradition. Another tradition is seeing Granada’s most dedicated fan: La Papa (the pope) who wandered the stadium dressed in flowing red and white robes, bestowing blessings upon supporteGranada futbol game – Kristine Bruneaurs. Alas, team Granada had many opportunities to score, but no goals. The final score: 0-0.

Our caravan tried to get into a restaraunt near the stadium that would seat all of us (about 20), but everyone who attended the match had the same idea. So, we split up into smaller groups and headed our separate ways. My group “took tapas” near James’s host family’s home.

James and his host-siblings planted themselves at the bar – not allowed at American bars, but no problem in Spain – with water, fanta limon, and tapas, or small plates of bread, cheese and meat, or other food served on the house whenever you order drinks. Tapas is truly a social experience and a wonderful way to end a very, very long day.

I will be travel blogging here on Mommy Musings and on the Democrat and Chronicle Moms blog from February 14 – 23. Check out more photos and videos on Facebook and Twitter.

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About Kristine Bruneau

For more than two decades, Kristine Bruneau has made a career from writing and marketing communications. Her commentaries, stories, and reviews have appeared in a variety of publications, including Daka Magazine, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester Magazine, and Rochester Woman Magazine. A labor of love and culmination of her best work, she released her first book: Mommy Musings: Lessons on Motherhood, Love, Life. She blogs regularly at kristinebruneau.com where she explores themes of motherhood, mindfulness, creativity, and life.

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  1. C. Linda Argento

    February 18, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Looks like you are having a fun time
    In Granada! We are still in deep freeze here! Enjoy!!!!!!

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