Choosing our favourite restaurant in Jerez is like nominating a favourite child, when you know full well that one day he, she or they will crash your car or tell you they want to be an influencer.

We and our friends were perched at a barrel in one of 180 casetas, drinking beer, when Derek said, this is better than watching TV. Words will never do justice to the sight of thousands of people dressed in traditional flamenco and riding attire.

They say that you only truly understand something if you can explain it to your cat. Here’s how I explained to Ted the mysterious 183-day rule that underpins the requirements for the Spanish non-lucrative visa.