by cwells | 2014-10-16 | Car, Culture, Spain
Finding myself invited to a wedding recently, I realized I was grossly underprepared for the traditions and customs associated with weddings here in Spain. What did I need? Well, for starters, a suit was definitely needed. Since I have not known the couple for years...
by cwells | 2014-08-14 | Car, Culture, Expat, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel
Hello, gentle readers, I know I have been a little preoccupied lately due to work and a bit of a vacation to an area south of Valencia, Moraira. Sadly, it was one of those dreaded “work” vacations, but certainly not without plenty of free time to enjoy the...
by cwells | 2014-05-15 | Air, Car, Pix, Spain, Travel, Walking
Recently, I decided to join some friends for a long weekend adventure to Karlsruhe, Germany. While we were there to celebrate Xavi’s 40th birthday, we also had a day to see Strasbourg, France. It was an excellent way to spend an otherwise gloomy day. While I...
by cwells | 2014-05-13 | Air, Car, Culture, Expat, Spain, Train, Travel, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, I am constantly amazed at the size of the expat community here in Valencia. As I slowly build my own community of friends and family-away-from-home, I think it is important to share some of the ways that I have found people that I enjoy meeting. The...
by cwells | 2014-03-04 | Bus, Car, Employment, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Transit, Travel
Four months ago, I arrived in Spain jet-lagged and overwhelmed. While the exhaustion from the jet lag has passed, being overwhelmed will continue to be a part of the expat life I have created for myself here in Valencia. It is amazing what a month can bring when I am...
by cwells | 2014-03-03 | Car, Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Travel, Walking
Once upon a time, two children fell in love in the city of Teruel. Surrounded by the incredible mountains, the thriving village economy, and the smell of cooking pork (oh, wait, that is MY impression of Teruel!), these two children came of an age when, finally,...
