ARRIVING AT CLUB GOYA

After parking, Jose and I walked across the street to Club Goya. I was excited to see that a line had already formed outside, indicating that the club would be packed.

Jose politely held the door open as I stepped into a small, dimly lit lobby. The black walls of the entryway stood in stark contrast to the eye-catching décor inside the club and bar area.

Once inside, to my left, a cashier sat at a small table holding a r...