You don’t have to go home, but . . .

The Long Farewell. We were dreading this day from Day 1. It’s only natural to form bonds when you spend this much time together, but this was special. And it started with this amazing dinner!

I’m not one to take pictures of my food but it would have been challenging to keep up anyway for this meal. They served us EVERYTHING. There was no choosing this vs that. All dishes came to the table and we enjoyed serving each other family style.

Before the feast began!

When the 4th appetizer came around, I knew I was in trouble. My new slacks that I wore for this special occasion didn’t have elastic in the waist. And while I had extra loops in my belt, there was no budging that waistband. Decided to skip the empanada knowing that there was still more to come.

This was not a stretchy pants night

Before dessert, the tears started to flow as some of the brothers got emotional during expressions of gratitude for this amazing experience. And then came the surprise! One couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary during our trip and we showered them with love and cake!

30 years down - forever to go!

Then all that was left to do was a little dancing in the streets during the walk back to the hotel, finish packing and head to the airport!