Flamenco Birthday

To celebrate my mom's ??th birthday (let's just say it's significant), we decided to treat her to some flamenco. We took her to Tablao de Carmen (for the legendary Carmen Amaya), a cute little place located in Poble Espanyol. We did the dinner and show, and practically got front row seats. We were worried it was going to be another touristy in and out show. It partially was, but it was nothing like the big hall with tons of long tables and benches we went to in Sevilla. The intimate space was well organized so everyone got good views. Walking through Poble Espanyol at night was delightful as well. Isabel was entranced from the moment the show started. She was not expecting the vitality of the hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and singing right in front of her. She immediately started to imitate the clapping.

See a video of Isabel discovering flamenco.


Flamenco dancer. Isabel back at home. Mauricio and Grace at the Tablao.