by cwells | 2015-01-13 | Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
With all of the festivities of the holidays, sometimes it’s kind of nice to get out and walk around in the chilly morning air. These pictures were taken over several days, so there are also some of the nativity scene in front of the city center before Tres...
by cwells | 2015-01-06 | Culture, Holiday, Spain, Travel, Valencia, Walking
One of the more charming aspects of Christmastime here in Valencia is the arrival of Bethlehem displays. Many are very elaborate and include motors, running water, and multiple scene perspectives. Like the Bethlehem scene made entirely of bottles that I reviewed last...
by cwells | 2015-01-02 | Culture, Holiday, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Walking
Happy New Year gentle reader! I hope your year has started on the right foot, with a bright year ahead filled with new adventures and memories. The holiday season here in Valencia (and Spain in general) continues through January 6, when Tres Reyes, or the Three...
by cwells | 2014-12-22 | Air, Culture, Expat, Spain, Transit, Travel, Valencia
Unbelievable. After over three weeks in the United States, I have returned to Spain, and have been busier than I expected since my plane touched down in Valencia. Gentle readers, I apologize for neglecting you! The reason for my trip was work, and there was plenty to...
by cwells | 2014-11-27 | Air, Car, Expat, Food, Holiday, Travel
Well, due to my unexpected travel for work, I am lucky enough to spend time with family and friends for Thanksgiving. So, as a result, here I am in Macon, Georgia, at my parents’ home. I have had the lovely opportunity to meet with friends, speak on the phone in...
by cwells | 2014-11-14 | Air, Culture, Employment, Expat, Holiday, Spain, Travel, USA Travel, Valencia
Gentle readers, I was recently given the opportunity to return to the States for work. I am excited to be going there, and very excited to see family and friends, if time permits. Overall, this will be an almost 4-week trip, and the travel came as a total surprise and...