>My wife is from Peru and her grandparents are from Zaragoza, Spain. She does not speak Spanish and will tell you so! She speaks Castellino! She has an Uncle from Catalonia (Catalon), and another Uncle from Andalusia (Anduluz) who speak very differently from the rest of the family.
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>When we were married my wife did not speak English. She told me to talk to her in only English. So her English improved and my Spanish did not. At least I can still understand and will never go hungry or thirsty. :)
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>My wifes family liked me from the begining as I have played flamenco guitar since I was very young. My wifes family is very involved with flamenco cante y balie. My wife sings and I play guitar. We are talking about doing a few Villancicos (Spanish flamenco Christmas Songs) this year.
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>It is amazing to hear a song like Silent Night and then hear a Villancico. The Villancico's are full of life and celebration! How different cultures interrupt the same event is amazing! Perhaps music like Silent Night is better sung at Easter, which should be a solemn time. :)
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>Ciao.
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>Tom

That's a great story! I knew we had a lot more in common than Codebook!