WALK: Anticipation

One of the MANY reasons I love Spain is because Spaniards know how to party. Whether it’s a normal Saturday night or a city-wide festival, Spaniards know how to get down. And this weekend had a little bit of both. This Sunday was el día de San Valero, the patron saint of Zaragoza so that meant it was time to party once again. I haven’t been feeling especially great lately, but when I got a call from my friend Maria on Saturday night I just couldn’t turn down the invitation. I love partying! But for me it’s not just the actual act of going out that I love so much; I also love the preparation before the party. From the time I hit Play on my Fiesta Playlist to the last check in the mirror, my anticipation continues to grow throughout the evening. Where will I go, Who will I meet, What will Ido? Each night holds so much potential. And this weekend did not disappoint! 
I had a great dinner with my new friends Alicia and Maria (both Spaniards) and then we preceded to club hop and dance the night away. In fact, I didn’t even leave the last bar until 5am. Once I realized how late (or early) it was I ran home because I was due to wake up 4hrs later to meet my friends in the plaza de Pilar. Although I was quite tired, somehow I started to feel more and more energized as I made my way to the plaza. The anticipation I felt seemed to give me a second wind. I didn’t know what to expect and I was happily surprised. The day began by waiting in line to receive our piece of the GIANT Roscón (see Los Reyes Magos post) and hot chocolate. We then made our way over to City Hall to see the presentation of the guard followed by a parade with giant characters made from paper-mache. 

We then enjoyed a very informational tour of the City Hall and free entry into three different museums!! I couldn’t have anticipated that a day full of dessert and fiesta would have been so fun and informational at the same time, but it truly was.
Viva la Fiesta!