2nd Day: Jerez de la Frontera

The second day of our overnight trip started with a breakfast buffet to die for!  Cereals, fruit, yogurts, fresh rolls, fish, meat, Iberian ham, potatoes, pastry and fresh black or cafe au lait coffee!!   Tried to refrain from taste testing everything- trying to be more sensible!

We jumped back on the bus for a short trip to Jerez de la Frontera, a town notable for its famous Sherry (only place that can actually be called "Sherry").   We had a tour of the distillery and found that all barrels were imported oak slats from the good ole USA- constucted on the grounds and painted flat black to help in detecting any leaks.  The original founder was a Scottsman- Sandeman back in the 18th century.  His distillery has expanded but his reputation for fine sherry is unparalleled. 

We then received tickets (all included on our tour) to the Adalucian Equestrian Exhibtion- Spanish horsemanship that was entertaining and awesome!   Couldn't take indoor photos during the performance, but was able to snap a pic of a showman outdoors!  (Makes up for not seeing the World Equestrian Event in Lexington this past fall! 

We must note that we paid in advance for our "optional trips" including the overnight excursions.  Everything else is included in our original cost of the trip- we receive vouchers for 27 meals during our stay- in some amazing restaurants with a variety of menus!  It's a tough job, but we'll make it to all of them if it takes the whole trip!   Wednesday:  Off to the Alhambra Castle in Granada!