by cwells | Apr 7, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Valencia, Walking
I know, I know, Fallas was several weeks ago. My apologies, Gentle Reader, because I have been occupied by things that limited my time to work on the blog. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that I have neglected you somewhat. Don’t worry,...
by cwells | Mar 31, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle reader, Fallas ended on March 19, and I am just now posting some more pictures from the event. The weather was really unsuitable for this past Fallas, making picture-taking jaunts a little difficult. However, I think you might appreciate a few of the pictures...
by cwells | Mar 23, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, I posted a little last year on la ofrenda, where the communities, towns, and villages throughout the Valencian Community come to the city to pay homage to the Virgin Mary here in Valencia. The processions last for hours and cover wide swaths of the...
by cwells | Mar 18, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Food, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle reader, you may remember this post from last year, where I chronicled a Valencian paella in some of its glory. To be honest, last year the paella took me by surprise, but this year was a different story. I was prepared! From bringing my own meat-free lunch to...
by cwells | Mar 17, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Unlike the permanent museum celebrating Las Fallas here in Valencia, there are often a few temporary exhibits celebrating this unique cultural heritage here. I went into the city center one afternoon specifically to visit the Exposición “Falles de cartó,”...
by cwells | Mar 16, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Spain, Valencia, Walking
The amazing thing about Las Fallas is that encompasses so many aspects of the local culture. Businesses hold massive paella gatherings, friends and families reunite for spectacular celebrations and dinners, and the streets are alive with tourists, music, and...
