by cwells | 2013-12-09 | Culture, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
Since arriving in Spain, I have seen four organized groups of demonstrators. They often appear downtown, slow or stop traffic, and are often accompanied by musical instruments. Seriously, everything from a drum to a marching band. So, when I wasin a bit of a hurry to...
by cwells | 2013-12-04 | Culture, Expat, Food, Spain, Spanish, Technology, Valencia
My list of red-letter days is short, not because I lack memorable events, but because I am surrounded by so many amazing and positive experiences. My departure to leave for another country, for example, was a red-letter day, because it was something that I had spent...
by cwells | 2013-12-02 | Culture, Food, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
One of the delightful things about an international group meeting is the opportunity to make new connections. At the last Internations get-together, I met Suzanne, or Sooze, who is from the UK and also has a wonderful travel blog. She and I got together a few days...
by cwells | 2013-11-29 | Spain, Travel, Valencia, Walking
After some time at home writing and cooking, I decided that I needed a walk, but I waited until the afternoon to leave my apartment. I already knew that it was windy, but I didn’t really comprehend how the combination of wind, temperature, and sunlight would...
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 | 2013-11-27 | Culture, Spain, Transit, Valencia
The area where I live, Benimaclet, is a town that has been absorbed by the larger city of Valencia. Originally just outside of the capital city gates, this area had, and has, a life all its own. The university presence here means loads of college-aged kids, but also...
