by cwells | 2014-04-02 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
During Las Fallas, the city of Valencia enters into a zone of surreality. So much changes in such a short amount of time that you can truly marvel at the tradition and the work that goes into producing this much art, this much involvement, and this kind of experience....
by cwells | 2014-03-31 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Video, Walking
There is so much happening in Las Fallas that it is easy to run across a parade, a sculpture, fireworks, and the occasional unexpected event. A friend (thanks, Gisela!) invited me to watch the daily fireworks show from her office, which overlooks the area where the...
by cwells | 2014-03-28 | Culture, Fallas, Food, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
I was lucky enough to attend two cookouts that were a great deal of fun, but very, very different than any cookout I have attended in the past. There were two common denominators, though, lots of fire and lots of food. To celebrate Fallas, you have to step into the...
by cwells | 2014-03-27 | Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Today, while working at my desk, I have the windows open. The smell of orange blossoms is drifting up from the street, helping me celebrate springtime in a new way. With the smell of orange blossoms as my writing companion, I feel relaxed, and a little excited about...
by cwells | 2014-03-25 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
It’s almost comical how often the culture here turns to beautiful traditional costumes to enhance some of the amazing celebrations that are part of Spanish heritage. My last trip to Valencia during Las Fallas was a nice introduction to the hurricane of activity...
by cwells | 2014-03-24 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, after a brief break from internet services, I am back to bring you some of the sights and sounds of the incredible experience of Las Fallas. I was here two years ago, but this time, I saw more of the city’s festival experience than the previous...
