La Montanera

These shots were taken in the Mercado Central, just off the Plaza Mayor, as the market was closing. The stalls, that sell fresh meat, seafood, and vegetables were being cleaned and hosed down. As luck had it, our hosts seemed to know most of those working on the various stalls, including La Montanera.

Copious amounts of vino tinto were imbibed as Dionisio demonstrated his exemplary carving skills.

I can vouch for the fact that the jamon he sliced was delicious. As was the vino tinto…
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La Alberca

The point is, not to resist the flow. You go up when you’re supposed to go up and down when you’re supposed to go down.
― Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle


The first in a series of photographic posts featuring a group of friends hiking in the beautiful countryside in the province of Salamanca, Spain.
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