We found a Spanish bar called Cafe Citron that not only had a little too delicious mojitos and great food, but a Flamenco dancer and singer. Now I have seen Flamenco in movies and was always intrigued; in person, it was captivating. The combination of the unique singing style, the pounding of the dancer's feet on the heavily worn floor, and the rythmic clapping, it was intense. Even better was being there with friends and having a great time comparing funny words that are not entirely suitable for this format. One of the best is the Brazilian word for the crack that shows when someone bends over with too low of pants--they call it a piggy bank. I had the urge all night to deposit some coins when the opportunity arose. It was a good night.
I have averaged $105/day in DC and Philly. It is more than I wanted for a few reasons. More expensive hotel stays in Philly, and perhaps most deserving of blame is the high cost of having a good time with your friends. Typically, $50/night is normal for food and drinks. I am looking forward to getting to a less expensive country. I leave for Portugal on Thursday, arriving on Friday night.
