by cwells | 2014-01-04 | Culture, Expat, Holiday, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
Two months ago, I arrived in Spain to begin a new life adventure. I think I am starting to find my groove here, and, although Stella may have her groove back, I have a long way to go before I have mine. I am humbled by so many things in my new environment. It is...
by cwells | 2014-01-02 | Culture, Food, Holiday, Spain
I was surprised… the New Year’s Eve celebration was relatively quiet. After dinner with a friend, I headed off to the city center to see what was going to happen at midnight. Unlike the fireworks-laden events that I have seen at malls, town squares, and...
by cwells | 2013-12-29 | Culture, Holiday, Quote, Spain, Valencia
… that I am taking a bit of a hiatus. Never fear, though, there is much to come in the new year. New restaurant reviews, new location shots, and much more is being planned for the upcoming months. More importantly, though, I am really trying to actively learn...
by cwells | 2013-12-20 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
On the same day as my walk through the city, I found myself happily unoccupied after an evening appointment. I didn’t think twice… I headed straight back into the city to see the lights that were not on during the day. The following pictures are the...
by cwells | 2013-12-19 | Culture, Expat, Holiday, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Christmas traditions here in Valencia are radically different than what you see in the states. It is not the all-consuming passion that you might find at your local Walmart, your grocery store, or even your mailbox (yes, catalogs are STILL printed!). Here, it is...
by cwells | 2013-12-18 | Culture, Expat, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia, Walking
After the street market mentioned in my last posting, I took off on my own to see the city. It was a beautiful day, and I had time on my own to think and consider some of the internal changes that are occurring in my mind, and then in my behaviors. Probably the most...
