My birthday BBQ

26 people have just enjoyed a sumptuous meal in our bodega. It was so good because everyone brought a dish either to go with the meat from the BBQ or as a postre after the meal as the sweet course.

The meat was cooked to perfection by Manalo in the true Spanish style of build a wood fire and cook on the ashes - none of this charcoal business for him!

Meanwhile, while the meat was cooking several friends found shelter
under the "happiness tree".

At last we can enjoy the food!

Susana and Philip take a break to pose for the camera...

...while their 2½ year old son Alex looks on from the side.

Here we are with Floyd and Beatriz...

...and Margaret with more of our friends at just after 16:45.

As you can see from the plates everyone made a really special effort with their dish and this made it a very special occasion for all to enjoy. Can't wait for the next one!