Basque Hospitality

One night, my friends who were staying with in a different homestay than me invited another friend and me over for paella night at their house. I have had paella before but never like this. Earlier in the week, I had learned that traditional paella is usually only chicken and veggies and that paella with seafood in it is an adaptation for tourists.
 We went to our friends home stay that night at 10 pm and were treated with pitchers of sangria and a beautifully set table. The 7 of us sat down and ate together (the seven being the host mom, her niece, the three that lived there, my friend, and I). I have never had such good paella in my life. It was so flavorful and it was massive.
 
The hostess served us and cleared our plates for us and was constantly asking if we were comfortable. I have never experienced such hospitality in my life. She had even made flan and apple tarts for dessert. I have never liked flan before but hers was delicious. The conversation around the meal was very lively and the host mom was very patient with our Spanish speaking skills. I think this dinner is very representative of the Basque culture and how warm its people are.