The Spanish Phrasebook

A traveler armed with a pocket-sized Spanish phrasebook ventures into the heart of an old European city, determined to bridge the language gap with locals. From mimicking Cervantes' statue to ordering drinks in a tapas bar, his journey is filled with cultural encounters and moments of quiet humor. But when an innocent phrase leads to an unexpected beverage and the traveler is reminded that language learning is as much about discovery as it is about missteps. This lighthearted tale captures the charm, awkwardness, and small triumphs of embracing a foreign culture.