Believe it or not, Laurie Lee he of cider and bucolic English countryside, had a thoroughly unpleasant time when he searched for adventure during the Spanish civil war almost ending up in front of a firing squad not once but twice all because earlier in the 30’s he’d been in Ceuta smoking hash .. you’ll have to read the book to find out why being in Ceuta in the early 30’s didn’t make you friends with the Republic
