by cwells | Jul 19, 2018 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
In a recent conversation with a friend, she commented on the amount of non-grassy or non-tree areas in my photos. Looking through my pictures, I have to agree that the green space is not as prominent as I feel it should be. While I have emphasized green spaces in...
by cwells | Jul 17, 2018 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
The days we were walking around Valencia provided a unique opportunity to enjoy springtime. Valencia is a pleasantly walk-able city, as I have mentioned before, and the abundance of sunlight and sheer number of different views of the city were a perfect vacation...
by cwells | Jul 5, 2018 | Culture, Food, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Walking
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by cwells | Jul 3, 2018 | Pix, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Valencia, Walking
Sometimes the beach cooperates and you have a great tale of sun-filled adventures spent playing beach volleyball, pretending to be a dolphin in the water, and relaxing with a chilly glass of sangria at a beachside bar. This is not one of those tales, gentle reader. To...
by cwells | Jun 28, 2018 | Culture, Fallas, Festival, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
It takes two things to make a great picture: something scenic and a camera. When those two things align, I have found that my picture-taking skill improves exponentially. However, sometimes you have to take what you can get. These few pictures are an example of having...
by cwells | Jun 26, 2018 | Housing, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Upon occasion, I think it’s a good idea to look at some slightly different views of any city. I’m not talking about the super-scenic or the tourist-laden attractions that most people see, but about the real life that is lived in the everyday streets. For...
by cwells | Jun 21, 2018 | Culture, Fallas, Festival, Pix, Spain, Valencia
Yes, yes, I know I have written a lot about Las Fallas, the incredible festival that arrives with a bang every March and keeps on banging until it catches fire on March 19. But one thing is saved every year… a sculpture from the winning falla presentation....
by cwells | Jun 19, 2018 | Pix, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Valencia, Walking
During our trip to Valencia, we took the train to Ribarroja del Túria (in Valenciano, Riba-Roja de Túria). It was the first time using the Valencia Metro on this trip, and I was quickly reminded of what a great transportation a subway system can be. It was a...
by cwells | Jun 7, 2018 | Culture, Food, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, I have been remiss in recounting an essential component of Valencia culture: Horchata and fartons. If you are in the United States or have had the pleasure of having the Latin American version of horchata, then you might think that this was a...
by cwells | Jun 5, 2018 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia
Way back in 2013, I wrote a post about the Water Court, or the Tribunal de las Aguas. I said it before, and I’ll say it again: some things are worth seeing in person, even if they are not big, flashy events. Typically, the Water Court is something of an...
