PART 111

Julio had been there before, a long time ago when a farewell party was held for some friends in the local distillery. Being a friend of a friend and no close friend of the hosts, he felt a bit out of his depths during the event. And was only too relieved and eager when the evening ended and he was able to return home to sleep off the effects of the drinks in time to participate in the weekend's XC8 training session.