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Flavours of La Caminera: Food, Wine, and Fellowship
As much as this trip honoured friendship and sport, it also celebrated taste. Dining at La Caminera, particularly for Mark’s birthday, became an event in itself. The Retama restaurant, with its Michelin star, offered refined dishes crafted from local produce—artful expressions of La Mancha’s fertile ground. From rich Iberian pork to delicate partridge with seasonal vegetables, every course felt like a gift. Dinners flowed into conversation, laughter, and toasts—especially when Joanna raised a glass to thank their companions for joining this unforgettable birthday escape.
Lunches in the field, under canvas or the shade of trees, brought everyone together—guns and spa guests alike. Wines from the hotel’s remarkable cellar accompanied every meal: velvety Riojas, crisp Albariños, and the occasional rare vintage uncorked in honour of the occasion. Even breakfast, simple yet sumptuous, became a gathering point before the day’s adventures. For this group, meals were never just about sustenance—they were moments of celebration, recollection, and anticipation. This chapter brings those flavours to life, capturing not just plates and glasses, but the pleasure of shared meals in a setting where food, friendship, and celebration are one.