by cwells | 2015-04-30 | Car, Travel
According to my friends, it’s very popular to travel over Easter weekend, since there are so many bank holidays surrounding the actual event. That’s how I got the opportunity to visit Carcasonne, France, with a group of friends. This, gentle reader, is...
by cwells | 2015-04-07 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Valencia, Walking
I know, I know, Fallas was several weeks ago. My apologies, Gentle Reader, because I have been occupied by things that limited my time to work on the blog. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that I have neglected you somewhat. Don’t worry,...
by cwells | 2015-03-31 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle reader, Fallas ended on March 19, and I am just now posting some more pictures from the event. The weather was really unsuitable for this past Fallas, making picture-taking jaunts a little difficult. However, I think you might appreciate a few of the pictures...
by cwells | 2015-03-23 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, I posted a little last year on la ofrenda, where the communities, towns, and villages throughout the Valencian Community come to the city to pay homage to the Virgin Mary here in Valencia. The processions last for hours and cover wide swaths of the...
by cwells | 2015-03-18 | Culture, Fallas, Food, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle reader, you may remember this post from last year, where I chronicled a Valencian paella in some of its glory. To be honest, last year the paella took me by surprise, but this year was a different story. I was prepared! From bringing my own meat-free lunch to...
