The Adventures of Jill And Lisa Part Seven

Candy from Strangers by Jill

The last time we saw our struggling heroines, Jill was awakening from the depths of a cold and flu after attempting to kill the germs with the famed Spanish flaming cocktail, quemada, and Lisa was getting over her cold and jetlag and culture shock.

Shortly after the arrival of the flu, we were told that we would be having another special evening, a very special meal of paella to be followed by an all night fiesta.

Nothing could have sounded worse to Jill and Lisa at this point, than more odd food and all hours reveling.

A few dapper and chivalrous Spaniards, seeing the plight of our lovely heroines, did their best to come to the rescue. Let’s call them, oh, I don’t know, Juan* and Pepe*. (*Names have been changed to protect the guilty, innocent, and non-compliant).

Juan and Pepe appeared to have cart blanche, or whatever the Spanish term is for that French phrase used so widely in English, when it comes to Englishtown. The rest of us were not allowed to even think about leaving the property, but Juan and Pepe were enjoyed the freedom of being able to jump into their little BMWs and zip off to find civilization any damn time they pleased. Plus, they usually returned with some form of champagne or alcohol. Trust me, they were good friends to make.

Juan, Pepe, Lisa, and Jill and Nadine, another well-meaning “Anglo” ended up together in a group activity, which they decided would best be done in the living quarters of Juan and Pepe. The assignment (to come up with a new product that would change the world) was completed, but let’s just say it didn’t win any awards. I believe it was at this point that Jill began the difficult task of teaching Juan how to swear properly and appropriately in English. This tutelage lasted for 4 more days.

Now, the gallant Spaniards were fully aware of Jill’s health concerns, what with the constant coughing, blowing, sneezing, and general moaning and whimpering.

“Yil, Yil, you stay in your room tonight. You and Lisa. We bring you supper to your room.”

Hmmmm. As tempting as that sounded, I gotta tell you, red flags all over the place.

“No, no, I’ll be fine. We’ll be there for the paella. Wouldn’t miss it.”

“Here, you take some of this, it will make you feel better.”

Do you remember when your parents taught you not to take candy from strangers? Yes, so do I. Apparently I missed the part where they told me not to take unidentified pills from strangers in a remote location of a European country…you really do have to spell things out for me.

Stay tuned for more riveting tales…