Spain aka my Jamon pilgrimmage

Finishing off a two week whirlwind tour of Spain and have seen and learnt many wondrous things:

• Gaudi's buildings such as Casa Batllo and the Sagrada Familia


• Discovered that the creator of Chupa Chups was Spanish and that the Chupa Chups wrapper was designed by Gaudi


• Visited word heritage sites in Trujillo, Caceres and Granada


• Seen amazing paintings by my two all-time favourite painters (Bosch and Breughel) at the Prado


• Attended awesome flamenco performances in Granada

However the standout experience of the trip was easily the Joselito Jamon Iberico de Bellota Gran Reserva. No ordinary ham this. This is the king of all hams with a unique, sweet flavour that comes from the acorns that makes up the free roaming black iberian pig's diet prior to their slaughter. Once eaten, no other ham compares.

I rate this on par with the highest quality toro and wagyu beef.

This is an experience not to be missed when visiting Spain!

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