A glorious day of shooting with Delaney & Sons in Spain today. I shot my first red-legged partridge, drank some sherry, froze my ass off, and drank some more sherry.

Bought Ken a beautiful Spanish leather belt in Córdoba yesterday. Did not know belt sizing in Europe is wonky. Way too small for Ken. So now *I* have a beautiful Spanish leather belt. I swear I didn’t do this on purpose.

Out in the field for the final day of shooting today.

But first: breakfast Sherry.

It’s BRRRRR today. I’m freezing. I left my warm hat and gloves at the house. So naturally, I need them.

Quick snuggle with my dog buddy, Montecado.

Shooting.

11:00 Sherry. Feeling warmer.

Also helping: a German hunting dog (Tekel) puppy named Lola. Adorable.

More shooting.

BIG NEWS: I shot my first Spanish red-leg partridge. Ken’s secretario, David, insisted I shoot on the second drive. Surprised myself and got right in there. Probably the Sherry. And I actually shot a bird! Much celebration, all around.

1:00 Sherry.

More shooting.

Made friends with the pack of white Labradors (pack of Jacks) that work the hunts. Ugh. I love them.

3:00 Sherry and lunch.

Have had quite a bit of Sherry today.

Ken’s loader today was a super cute 18 year old named Marco. Child whips out a cigarette and lights up, which causes me to go into instant mom-mode. ¿Qué estás haciendo? ¿Estás loco?? He just laughed and continued to smoke his cigarette. My mom-mode must be more intimidating in English. Anyway, he’ll have a good story about the crazy American lady who yelled at him about smoking – in a language closely resembling Spanish. Anyway, I tried.

Back to the house to pack. And shower. We’re all exhausted. EARLY morning tomorrow.

Salud!