Asado

17042009671I'd read about construction workers and the sort making impromptu asados wherever they fancied, but I didn't think it was true. As mentioned earlier, it seems to be the season for roadworks so I guess I'm more likely to witness this particular local custom now, while the streets are full of road workers. This guy (on Gurruchaga) was obviously expecting quite a rush.

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Unknown said…
I saw that burning wood on Gurruchaga. Now I know what it was food. I did wonder!
17 April 2009 at 15:37
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