by cwells | 2014-02-21 | Culture, Food, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Walking
Yes. It was THAT good. The conditions: a rainy, cold Sunday. A friend and I were hungry, so we decided to grab a bite to eat in a nearby restaurant that served vegetarian fare… but it was closed. So, we headed deeper into the town of Benimaclet, which has some...
by cwells | 2014-02-19 | Car, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Walking
While my last post was related to Campo Arriba, this post will be about the nearby attraction of Alpuente. Originally a Muslim kingdom, this town is dominated by two structures: the castle on top of the town peak, and the octagonal church tower, a feature introduced...
by cwells | 2014-02-17 | Car, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Walking
When a friend suggested a quick overnight trip to the town of Alpuente, I was excited to visit a new region and see other nearby parts of Spain. Originally a Moorish settlement (noted by the “Al” in front of the name of the place), Alpuente is a beautiful...
by cwells | 2014-02-14 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
In previous posts, I mentioned how much the Spanish culture appreciates a good dress-up event (see here and here and here). I have even participated in some of this type of tomfoolery, as evidenced by my attendance, with a mask, at a full-on masquerade party for a...
by cwells | 2014-02-07 | Air, Culture, Expat, Food, Holiday, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia, Walking
I have now lived in Spain for three months… plus a few days. This past month has been a whirlwind, but also a month of settling into a routine that fits both my new environment and my lifestyle. After all, being in Spain requires a healthy dose of...
by cwells | 2014-02-05 | Car, Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Travel, Valencia
The city of Valencia is the capital of the autonomous state of Valencia, which used to be the Kingdom of Valencia. That means that there is a whole lot more to being in the area than just a single city. There are incredible communities and historic sites all over the...
