by cwells | 2014-02-17 | Car, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Walking
When a friend suggested a quick overnight trip to the town of Alpuente, I was excited to visit a new region and see other nearby parts of Spain. Originally a Moorish settlement (noted by the “Al” in front of the name of the place), Alpuente is a beautiful...
by cwells | 2014-02-14 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
In previous posts, I mentioned how much the Spanish culture appreciates a good dress-up event (see here and here and here). I have even participated in some of this type of tomfoolery, as evidenced by my attendance, with a mask, at a full-on masquerade party for a...
by cwells | 2014-02-12 | Food, Spain
Occasionally, I will run across something that is surprisingly likable. That means, really, that I am surprised that I actually like it. Today’s post is one of those surprises: the Calabaza. The pronunciation here is with the Spanish “th” where the...
by cwells | 2014-02-07 | Air, Culture, Expat, Food, Holiday, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia, Walking
I have now lived in Spain for three months… plus a few days. This past month has been a whirlwind, but also a month of settling into a routine that fits both my new environment and my lifestyle. After all, being in Spain requires a healthy dose of...
by cwells | 2014-02-05 | Car, Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia
The city of Valencia is the capital of the autonomous state of Valencia, which used to be the Kingdom of Valencia. That means that there is a whole lot more to being in the area than just a single city. There are incredible communities and historic sites all over the...
