Last night we went out to celebrate a birthday of one of the girls on the trip. So the 14 of us that stayed in Valencia this weekend took a bus out to the beach to go one of the restaurants out there for some paella. While most people really enjoyed the meal, I am really disappointed to say that I do not like paella. But through this experience the 14 of us figured out how really expensive restaurants work in Spain. They give you bread at the beginning of the meal without asking whether or not you want it and then the make you pay for it. Everyone thought the bread was free. Also, water is not free. I guess I should have seen that one coming. Thirdly, they make you give a fixed tip. In Spain people do not give tips to waiters, so giving a 7% tip here on an already really expensive meal is kind of ridiculous. Oh well. Live and learn. Attached is a picture of the view from our restaurant.
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