[junetta]

No help for us in Spain. You have to make the effort and learn the language or employ an interpreter.

We have had some chuckles, especially with our early attempts. Our first Christmas, almost five years ago, was such an instance. I wanted a turkey and after lots of sign language........you can imagine, I don't need to explain..........we were given a number and told to go back later.

Not being too sure how to proceed, we decided to hole up in the bar next door and take turns to check the lie of the land. Four hours and a crate of beer later, they sold us a turkey. We didn't need to understand the language to know that they were taking the pssssssss, but as we took it in good part, they've respected us since.

We wobbled home, clutching the turkey and the tale is still remembered locally.