Five days in, and we're practically Spanish!

Actually, I was just referring to our eating habits--Carolyn still doesn't speak the language and, even though I do and I'm getting used to the Andalucian accent, I'm still having a hard time with it at times. But we've started to sit down for dinner between 9 and 11:30 at night! Now all we need is a siesta between 2 and 5 in the afternoon, and we're set! Ole!

All week we've been waking up early (for vacationers) and heading down to Joanna Parmelee's practice studios on Calle Benavente Bajo, a short walk from our little flat. Mind you. In downtown Jerez, everything is a short walk away from everything else. We knew of Joanna from our Victoria flamenco mentor, Veronica Maguire, who strongly suggested that we book one of Joanna's two little studios to practice what we learn in our workshops. These are the two little courtyards inside Joanna's place:

And here we are, at the front door:

If we look bundled, we are. Today was the coldest day here so far, at 14 degrees Celsius. Still better than 5. And so much better than snow (and windstorms--sorry, Victoria friends!)

Till next time.