Surprise street procession

Surprise street procession

Processions are part of the Valencian culture. I've seen more processions here than I ever saw in the United States. These processions range from religious events to politically-motivated parades, and everything in between. We have seen bridal parties visiting...

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A relaxing cup of Madrid

A relaxing cup of Madrid

According to Ana María Botella Serrano, former mayor of Madrid, "there is nothing quite like a relaxing cup of cafe con leche in Plaza Mayor." She was trying to entice the Olympic committee to choose Madrid as a site for the games. Instead, she created a hilarious...

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Changes in direction

Changes in direction

While I know it's been a while since I posted many things regularly (pretty much seven years!), I intend to resume a regular posting schedule. I have a long list of topics to cover, and I can't wait to share more about what it's like to live here in Valencia, Spain.I...

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Church bells in Canet

Church bells in Canet

Gentle readers, this post is long overdue.In November 2021, a friend invited us to see the installation of the church bells in Canet. In the cycle of church history, installing new bells (in Castellano, campanas) is an important event and can happen as rarely as...

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After 6 years

After 6 years

An experience living in another country can be life-changing, and I know it was that way for me. I was lucky to have visited Spain in 2010, and moved to Valencia in 2013. Eight-ish years ago, I didn't know what to expect, how to plan for such a big move, or what...

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2018: Green Spaces

2018: Green Spaces

In a recent conversation with a friend, she commented on the amount of non-grassy or non-tree areas in my photos. Looking through my pictures, I have to agree that the green space is not as prominent as I feel it should be. While I have emphasized green spaces in...

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2018: Spring Day part 1

2018: Spring Day part 1

The days we were walking around Valencia provided a unique opportunity to enjoy springtime. Valencia is a pleasantly walk-able city, as I have mentioned before, and the abundance of sunlight and sheer number of different views of the city were a perfect vacation...

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2018: A Whole Different View

2018: A Whole Different View

Upon occasion, I think it's a good idea to look at some slightly different views of any city. I'm not talking about the super-scenic or the tourist-laden attractions that most people see, but about the real life that is lived in the everyday streets. For this...

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2018: Who brought the tourists?

2018: Who brought the tourists?

Way back in 2013, I wrote a post about the Water Court, or the Tribunal de las Aguas. I said it before, and I'll say it again: some things are worth seeing in person, even if they are not big, flashy events. Typically, the Water Court is something of an antiquated...

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