This will be my last post in Spain. I am currently in Madrid, eating callos out of a can (Callos is a Spanish dish made up of various animal parts, but mainly the stomach of some unfortunate beast, in a soup base), drinking Sangria and listening to Camaron, a Flamenco legend who died young.

I leave for Vietnam on Friday, I have no idea whether I am going to have the same luck I had in Spain, meeting bi-lingual people, so as I can do interviews in Vietnamese, as I think it is important for people to express themselves in their mother tongues.

Speaking of tongues, I just got a hair between my teeth from my Callos...ewww! A once in a life time experience, eating Callos, I think!

There are many people I wish to thank, and I will do it in the order to which I travelled Spain.

First and foremost, a big thank you and hug to my Gallician Princess, Mercedes. I met Mercedes on the Way of St. James, two years ago. I had a bit of a holiday romance with one of her friends, and as things go, ended up staying in contact with Merc, more so than her friend. Mercedes accepted me into her family, when I stayed in Vigo, and was a great support when I had hassles getting my camera repaired. You are unique baby, may we meet again! In the meantime, check out her dream project, to build the 'best lil' Albergue on the Camino'. She has run short on funds, so visit here to view advertisment, if you have finances to get involved. Can't wait to share a Thai Green Curry overlooking the farm, Merc!

A big thank you to Alfonso, Merc's brother, who showed me Vigo 'After Dark' (with some mates), and even gave me a mobile phone to use in Spain, when mine wouldnt work. Also thank you to Fernando, another brother of Mercedes, who I interviewed about life in Vigo

In Madrid, thanks goes out to Havebeer (Javier), another friend from the camino, Marta of Escauri , and Yolanda and Oscar of Trovino ....also Julia, for letting me into the apartment at all hours. Thanks to DJ Frankie G for adding music to my pre video rave ,another attempt at honesty in filmmaking.

In Barcelona, a big thank you to Nick, my first couchsurfing buddy, who helped me take some video footage, and even did some great photos of the Overlander, King Kong style in Barcelona (see pic) Thanks to Lili for just being there, for a chance meeting in a noodle bar, giving an interesting interview, half a night out....and introducing me to Rebeca in San Sebastian, who introduced me to some great eating houses, where I tried foi gras. Thanks to Olga of Olga's Place for believing in the project.

In Sevilla I stayed with Rafa, my first hospitalityclub buddy. What a guy, he took me round town on his scooter, put up with my silly looking purple cap, and even gave me a copy of some fantastic flamenco music and documentaries. On the first night, he took me to his favourite tapas bar, I was feeling a little seedy for some reason...and after eating a couple of tapas, had to go outside where I spewed my guts out..little did I know, on re entering the bar, I had left the front doot ajar, and all in the bar, including the chef, had heard my loud stomach emptying retching. Rafa took the whole amusing scenario with a smile.

Thankyou to my two flamenco interviewees, Elena and Asa, for a fun night out, where they preceded to take over the dance floor with their headturning seductive moves.

Next stop, Granada, where I stayed with David and Irene, who were instrumental in helping me get an interview with Cave Dweller's on SacreMonte. Irene also cooked up some great Castillian meals...with plenty of garlic! Thanks to Sun and Joana for allowing me to interview them about life in a cave. For me it was the first time I ate a meal prepared on a Solar Cooking Dome, fantastic!

In Valencia I wish to thank Arnau, German and Paco for being such laid back hosts. Also thanks for organising the Paella, and introducing me to the wonders of eating pigs ears and lips!! Thanks German, Never again!. Thanks to Alberto for giving me an interesting story idea, getting me Gabba Gabba (read earlier post), and introducing me to his father, Alberto Senior, who I interviewed in Cuenca about his gardening and farm.

In Cuenca I also wish to thank Antonio Perez who allowed me to interview him, despite my awful grasp of Spanish.

I'm sure there are people I have forgotton to thank, who I will need to add later, but for now I made sure I covered all those I interviewed, and all those who hosted me....once again....Thank You.

For my video of the week, watch the monkey dance , not terribly cheerful, but clever analogy.

And for song of the week, Black Fella, White Fella by Warumpi band, one of Australia's first successful Aboriginal bands. An oldie, but a goodie, with a nice global message.

I will have to find a copy of the only music video I ever produced, Beer Sandwich by The Fuck Fucks...the only gig ever to be filmed on the roof of the famous Melbourne Rock 'n Roll pub, The Espy! The Fuck Fucks were fronted by cartoonist Fred Negro, who has been in many St Kilda based bands including I spit on your Gravy and now the twits. The craziest gigs I have ever attended have had Fred out the front...usually naked...with a frozen chicken or some such accessory, not a pretty sight!

Tuesday 28th November

Well it's done, eight locations, thirteen interviews, in less than a month... and many people to thank.

I fly to Vietnam on the 1st of December and start the whole process again.

Haven't much to say...just arrived in Madrid from Cuenca on a late train.

Listening to a bit of music from my youth, Flame Trees by Cold Chisel ,reminds me of home.

Anyway...time for sleep, chao