My two friends and I stayed with Maria Jose during Feria, and we had an absolutely phenomenal time. From the moment we arrived, Maria Jose made us feel completely at home – and even lent my two friends her daughters’ Feria dresses to wear! For anyone unfamiliar with Feria, it is a week-long fair held annually in Seville. It is a constant celebration filled with parades, dancing and food, and all the Spanish women wear beautiful flamenco dresses. These dresses are extremely nice, and it was an unbelievably kind gesture of Maria Jose to let my friends borrow her daughters’ dresses (and I should add within minutes of meeting us!).

The three of us had studied in Seville in college so it was not our first time in the city. Maria Jose’s house is in a fantastic location, and the accommodations were great – perfect for our reunion back to a city we all hold so dearly in our hearts! One of the days, Maria Jose even prepared a traditional Spanish lunch for the three of us along with some other guests. Not only was the food delicious but we were all having such a great time that lunch lasted over three hours! My two friends currently live in Madrid and plan to stay with Maria Jose whenever they return to Seville in the future. I honestly cannot say enough about Maria Jose – a kind, caring, genuine woman. I would recommend anyone who is visiting Seville to stay with her.

Maria Jose – my friends and I all agree that there are no words to express our gratitude for your hospitality and kindness during what proved to be an unforgettable weekend. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!