by cwells | 2012-03-21 | Uncategorized
We woke up on Friday with a few hours before we had to get ready for the train ride back to Madrid. Kevin was still a bit under the weather, so Michael and I decided to go to the grocery store for some last-minute items that would make great reminders of the trip. In...
by cwells | 2012-03-18 | Uncategorized
This morning, Michael and I went out for breakfast (Kevin was a little under the weather) on a hunt for breakfast, and we both agreed that we missed the concept of an American breakfast here. Scrambled eggs, grits, and coffee were just what I needed, but nowhere to be...
by cwells | 2012-03-18 | Uncategorized
Birthdays: Today is Michael’s birthday, and we did our best to celebrate with him throughout the day. We visited a huge market in the Ruzafa section of town, which is more of a working-class zone that includes a wide variety of people. The evening found us at an...
by cwells | 2012-03-14 | Uncategorized
So, my connections with the American School of Valencia meant that I was able to visit the school while I was on holiday. What an incredible place! The location is sublime, but the people were even better. While I was there, I met with several teams of staff members...
by cwells | 2012-03-12 | Uncategorized
We were all feeling a little more subdued after our late night on Saturday, so we decided to get started later (around noon), and then take our time wandering. The weather was perfect, the birds were chirping, the fireworks were going off, and all was right in the...