Festival de Jerez... Here I go!

It's been four years, almost to the date, since I was last in Spain. Four years and a week, actually. And four years and two weeks since I was in flamenco Mecca, Jerez de la Frontera, for the annual Festival de Jerez, a two-week flamenco extravaganza for the hard-core flamenco addict...uhm... fan.

I always figured I'd go back... I just didn't know when. But the stars seemed to align so that I could make the pilgrimage again in 2011. Sure, I technically can't afford it, but... what the heck? Right?

In any case, the plane ticket and my dance courses have been paid for since last fall, as well as half of my accommodations. So, I suppose the bulk of the expense has already been done and I shouldn't stress out about it!

Now, in a little over a week, my flamenco buddy Carolyn and I will be on a plane to cross the Atlantic. We'll be sharing an apartment, which is a huge plus! I'm so looking forward to having an actual fridge and kitchen, so I don't have to live on tortilla every day for two friggin' weeks... 'Cause, southern Spain? Not so friendly for the veggie-headed folk...

Anyway... Keeping a blog will be an experiment, and I can't even promise regular updates, as I'll be pretty much steeping in flamenco classes, shows and peñas for the bulk of my trip... But I figured I'd give it a shot. It will keep me writing throughout my flamenco adventure, and keep my peeps in the loop!

The countdown's on, then!

10 days till we land in Jerez.