Before leaving Spain I picked up a pair of espadrilles at my neighborhood alpargatería. That's where they make espadrilles and other woven items like baskets for your donkey or fishing nets. In downtown Madrid. I love that this is still going on in the heart of the city. And I love that folks will line up for hours (literally) when spring hits, waiting their turn to get their shoes for the summer. And most of all, I love these alpargatas.
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