Last night Greg and I went to a concert here in Gijon. Philip Glass is a minimalist modernist composer. What in the world does that mean? I had no idea, but apparently he writes symphonic type music but it's only played with a few instruments. Last night there was a piano, cello, and percussion. I didn't know what I was in for, but it was awesome. The cellist was fantastic! And her arms looked amazing I think I might have to start playing a pretend cello or something. It was cool to have an American do a concert here, and even better he talked in English... =)
After the concert we went out to dinner (we had reservations at 10:30... they eat so late!) at a restaurant that used to be a sidra factory (sidra is the famous cider from Asturias). We always joke about how all of the food here is "digestive." They eat so much of that Activia yogurt and fiber cookies, but it's because they don't eat vegetables. We ordered a Parrillada, which is a big platter of meat grilled together over the fire. Es muy deliciosa! There was sausage, pork ribs, beef ribs, ham, steak... oh it was so good!! The picture below isn't the Parrillada that we ate, but it's a good example of one. And then I had flan for dessert.. yum. It was a very Spanish evening, Greg and I didn't get home until 1:30, and I was lucky enough to translate the sermon at church today.. needless to say it didn't make much sense, I don't function so well without a lot of sleep. =)
