Although my title to today's entry might be a bit misleading, the horse farm and the Sherry bodega were separate facilities. The farm was the first stop and we got to interact with a number of the horses in their stalls. Most were fairly docile and seemed to welcome the touch and affection of us humans. We also got a history lesson as to the breed and how the farm came to be a publicly owned company. All that paled in comparison to actually watching the horses being worked out...what awesome creatures! They have a distinctive gait, almost a prance, at several speeds, and with their noses tucked back almost to their chests, they are really a sight to see. The star of the show was a puppy named Leia, who was extremely friendly with all of us and soaked up all the attention she could get. When we were viewing the colts and fillies, she delighted in barking at them and sending them all running, but around the adult horses, it was a different story; she knew not to give them any trouble.
A short drive into town took us to the Sherry Bodega (manufacturing facility), where we got the grand tour and a history lesson on their product. Then came the fun part, where they served us a Tapas lunch and let us sample the products. The dry sherry came in 3 varieties and there was a dessert version as well. Harvey's Bristol Cream is a blend of the 4 kinds and was very tasty. It is usually served as an after dinner drink, and I could see myself drinking it that way. They also bottle a brandy there, which I also sampled, but it wasn't my favorite...I think it resembled gasoline!
Back at the hotel, most of us went out together for dinner to an Italian restaurant. The food was good and a good time was had by all. The ladies loved it because our waiter was a George Clooney lookalike. That's all for now...2 full days in Seville and then I begin my journey home. Adios.
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