by cwells | 2014-01-29 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Occasionally, I will publish pictures that I have collected but don’t really fit in any category or larger post. When I am lucky enough to have my camera handy and find something interesting to photograph, or when the lighting is just perfect, I will take...
by cwells | 2014-01-17 | Culture, Fallas, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Sometimes, you run across the most amazing things here just by being in the right place at the right time. In this case, I was walking through the city’s Plaza de la Virgen and was immediately attracted to music and narration over a loudspeaker. Here’s a...
by cwells | 2014-01-15 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia
I mentioned before that the nativity scene is important here, and many neighborhoods have some local representation of the scene available for viewinguntil Three Kings Day. There are several that stand out, and the Belén de Botelles is definitely the most…...
by cwells | 2014-01-08 | Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia
Valencia loves a good parade. It’s a great way to observe cultural expressions while mixing with a huge group of people. On this night, we were celebrating the final night of the Christmas season, La Noche Reyes, or the night that the three kings visited...
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 | 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...
