Sundays in Spain have a bit of a traditional feel to them, whether you are religious or not. We began the day by stopping for churros for breakfast on the way to church in Almeria. Its this delicious fried dough that you dip in chocolate that is very different from the Mexican churros I am used to eating back in the states. That along with fresh squeezed oj (its literally made right in front of you) and cafe seems to be the typical diet of a Spaniard on Sunday mornings.
After that we made our way to Church in Almeria which was quite an experience in itself. Its a small Spanish Baptist church where everything is conducted in Spanish (duh). While it was difficult for me to get a lot out of the message being taught given I don't speak Spanish well (yet!) the worship was beautiful. It was very empowering and beautiful to see people worship the same God that I have known all my life in another language halfway around the world. It was just beautiful. It was also very long (2.5 hours), but I made it through!
After we ate lunch with the Whitleys the pastor (who is a woman!), her husband and another family. Another thing I have come to learn about spanish culture is that lunch is more than just a meal and getting on your ( as we americans tend to do). Lunch here is a large part of your day lasting typically 2-3 hours, or more. It is something I will have to adjust to to say the least. After trying to converse for the past 8 hours in spanish, I am now thoroughly exhausted and going for a run on the beach. That is something I don't think I will ever be too tired to do, it is just so nice out here!
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