by cwells | 2013-11-19 | Culture, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
Imagine the scene: three young men, walking along the street, mid to late teens. They look tough, and most likely, they are. On the street, they are a mini-pack of angry young men in demeanor and appearance… until one of them knocks over a street sign advertising the...
by cwells | 2013-11-14 | Culture, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
What, you ask, is that? Well, gentle reader, check out my new place in Valencia, where I am an arrendatario, or renter! After my experience with the visa, I was prepared for the worst, but what actually happened was surprising serene. I was pleased when the...
by cwells | 2013-11-12 | Culture, Expat, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
One thing about the Spanish culture is that it enjoys a level of camaraderie at the core social level. Don’t know where to find a store? Just ask. Aren’t sure which is the best product in the supermarket? Just ask. Need to find an apartment?Trust me,...
by cwells | 2013-11-08 | Graduate School
My prospectus for my dissertation has been approved. On to the proposal!!!
by cwells | 2013-11-08 | Culture, Expat, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
The quest of the day was to obtain an ID card that placed me in Valencia, so it was early morning when my friend and I arrived at the station, or comisaría de policía. Guess what? The next available appointment to make identification cards is set for November 25 at...
