A fascist fighter pilot and his talking dog receive unwanted visitors. A man goes to a doctor's office, not understanding the concept of generational trauma. With the help of famed drummer Antonio Sánchez and some apparitions, an alcoholic gets help. One unusual black bear causes issues for a struggling real estate agent. A Peculiar Day in the Douro Valley is a collection of these short stories, along with others, that features a variety of characters as they react to their surreal world.