My love affair with Tarragona started in 1986 when I married. My wife is the grand-daughter of César Martinell, an architect originally from Valls, who built many wine cathedrals in the region. We met at Georgetown University in the US. Initially I was the “husband of” and it took me years to build a reputation for myself. When in 2011 I was invited to join the Rotary Club of Tarragona, I started to feel at home making friends. Before that it was hard and that’s why I think Tarragona International is such a good idea.