No Spain No Gain

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Spain?

Untouched, powder-sand beaches that stretch on for as far as the eyes can see?

Majestic cities that are both a testament, and a tribute, to the country's unique mix of Moorish and Christian Art & Architecture?

Hot men, and hotter women?

Hip-swaying, hypnotic music?

Passionate dancing that would be deemed illegal in more than half the countries in the world?

Terrific Tapas & Magnificent Meats that force you to eat, and eat, and eat?

Sensational Sangria & deadly cocktails?

Or that infinite zest for life that makes Spaniards the most fierce party animals in the world?

If I were to take a wild guess, your answer would be: All of the above.

But what your answer would definitely not be is:

A scheming dog in a white village of the Alpujarras.

A giant pumpkin on the run from powerful predators.

A bull who binged on bucketfulls of butter, leading to disastrous consequences.

A ruthless gang of Ninja-employing turtles.

If you want to meet these fascinating characters, and many more bizarrely crazy cousins of theirs, come with me, as I introduce you to a Spain that you would have never seen before.

For this is Spain as seen through the eyes of a child, the same child who is alive and kicking in all of you, the one who does not frown upon fun, does not impose any limits upon imagination, and welcomes the wonders that life brings us in each moment, with open arms.