by cwells | 2013-11-28 | Expat, Spain
While it may be early for many of my friends in the US, being in Spain has given me plenty to consider in a moment of thankfulness. My family, my daughters, and M have given me more support than I expected or can comprehend, and I miss them terribly. I have friends...
by cwells | 2013-11-27 | Culture, Spain, Transit, Valencia
The area where I live, Benimaclet, is a town that has been absorbed by the larger city of Valencia. Originally just outside of the capital city gates, this area had, and has, a life all its own. The university presence here means loads of college-aged kids, but also...
by cwells | 2013-11-26 | Culture, Housing, Spain, Valencia
When I first received my visa paperwork in Miami, there was a half-sheet of paper attached to my visa. It stated that I had to register with the police within 30 days of entering the country. Three weeks ago, when I first went to the police station, I was given a...
by cwells | 2013-11-20 | Culture, Food, Spain
My friend Cristina has been showing me the neighborhood. She’s the person who told me about my apartment, and she lives and works in the immediate area. She is a wealth of information about the neighborhood. Cristina gave me a short walking tour of the area to show me...
by cwells | 2013-11-19 | Expat, Graduate School, Housing, Residency, Spain, Technology
So, after almost three weeks of cruddy or nonexistent internet services and no cellphone service, I finally have home internet again. Whew! Back to my digital life!
