Better late than never

So back in the states looking over my blog, I realized I forgot a very important part of my fall semester in Spain.  My mom entered a contest and won two tickets for Casa Botín in Madrid, founded in 1725 and happens to be the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. My mom told them I was going in honor of her. Another fun fact about the restaurant is that it's Ernest Hemingway's favorite restaurant, and it's said that he signed his name underneath one of the tables. I invited my friend Peter, a friend from NY who is also staying another semester.  When we got there it came to a surprise that our free meals from Casa Botín included everything on the menu, Woaahh!  We were lucky enough because it's a nice place and the meals are a little on the pricey side.  We ordered Vino Rosado (house wine), Chicken consommé (chicken broth), Croquettes (a type of appetizer, breaded and filled with mashed potatoes, meat, or seafood), I ordered Filet Mignon, and Peter ordered Veal with potatoes. For dessert I had Tarta Botín, which is a cream layer cake and Peter had Sorbete de limón, lemon sorbet. With our desserts we had Café con leche. Another thing about Spain is that the coffee is very strong and delicious, and it sure works its purpose!  Maybe I'll invest in an expresso machine when I go back to UCR. Our meals were very much enjoyed, and I thank my mom for winning the tickets. Before we left, being my curious self, I was determined to find Hemingway's famous signature.  One of the waiters told me they don't have any tables with writing on them, but I am still questioning that. I will always remember my first visit to Casa Botín and hope to return there next semester. Who knows, maybe I'll find the signature!...Thanks mom!!  Keep on livin'