by cwells | 2013-08-29 | Expat, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
Applying for a residence visa in another country can be heartbreaking work, and sometimes a paper tiger that may just eat you alive by the end of the process (see here and here). Earlier this week, I flew down to Miami to apply for a non-lucrative visa… again....
by cwells | 2013-07-19 | Car, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Travel
So I took today off to get ready for my trip to France as well as handle a single document off of my “visa” list. This was #6, the document from the police department that affirmed that I was not a criminal or fugitive. By 9:15, I had the document in hand....
by cwells | 2013-02-12 | Food, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
My bags were packed. My clothes were ready. My packages were mailed. Time for one last night in Valencia before embarking on the 12-hour trek home. It was a cool, clear night, and I wanted to see some new things. My friend Cristian came to the rescue with a very...
by cwells | 2013-02-12 | Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia, Walking
As my travel companions can tell you, I am not the swiftest when it comes to using a map. In fact, even WITH a map, I have a tendency to get turned around, lose track of the local sights, and go in really big circles. For example, when Kevin, Michael, and I were in...
by cwells | 2013-02-01 | Food, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel
What is there NOT to say about the BioParc? I have friends who recommended visiting and they were right. When I went to this incredible state-of-the-art zoo, I was blown away by the number of exhibits, animals, and habitats. The entrance price is reasonable for a...
by cwells | 2013-02-01 | Expat, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Travel
In some ways, this trip to Spain was a test. I wanted to learn enough about Valencia to see if I would be comfortable living here alone. Of course, this means that making friends is not optional… it is a necessity. There are two groups to which I belong: the American...
