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 | 2013-11-19 | 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!
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 | 2013-11-12 | 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 | 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...
by cwells | 2013-11-07 | Culture, Expat, Spain, Valencia
The interesting thing about official business in Spain, as I found out when applying for my visa, is that the culture has different expectations and responsibilities are spread differently in society. So, when I discovered that I already had an NIE number assigned to...
