The "Group"

Spain and Portugal were simply incredible. As a destination they stand on their own merits.

However, my experience in Spain was enhanced by the incredible tour director we had in Antonio Matas Fuetes. As an aside, Antonio explained that in Spain you are given two last names – Matas is his father's name and considered his 'last name'. Fuetes is his mother's maiden name. His children have - if I understand this correctly - Matas as their 'last name', Fuentes will have dropped off and replaced by his wife's maiden name.  

(Not absolutely sure this is correct - but anybody out there who knows for sure - don't forget there is a place where you can leave a comment!)

Cool, but I digress....

Enhancing my tour were also the wonderful other travellers in my group. Only 22 of us in total – 5 couples and 12 of us single travellers. All terrific people, warm, welcoming, interesting.

And a special call out to one tour member, Darlene – we connected early in the tour and could always rely on each other to keep each other company if our interests intersected. She was great!

So this post is in dedication to the wonderful people with whom I shared this wonderful adventure. Who knows? Maybe one day I'll be able to travel with some of them again?