We went to the VCF-Mallorca match yesterday. It was a horrible game — uninspired soccer from the home team, ending in an embarrassing 0-3 defeat. So, let’s concentrate on something more interesting: The Mestalla.

This is one of the best stadiums I’ve ever been to. We’ve been sitting in the cheap seats — [...]

Hey Valencia, we get it. You love fiestas.
Party Time (source)
We thought it was over after Fallas but, nope, we had forgotten about the rest of the Easter Week festivities. And now this Monday — almost like a sick joke — comes another holiday, this time to celebrate San Vicente Ferrer, [...]

In the neighboring parks of Glorieta (location) and Parterre (location) three monumental trees immediately grab your attention. These are Valencia’s most prominent Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla). Their mammoth, twisting roots provide great seats in the shade, and an easy photo opportunity for uninspired tourists. “No, honey! Stand on the root. [...]

It’s spring now in Valencia and at the plaza nearby the orange trees have begun to spread the lush smell of orange blossoms.
Here some more random images from last week:

You are in for a treat.
Today we went to this Japanese Restaurant called "AO Yama" which had been suggested to me by Inma from my Spanish Language School (Inma: I owe you big time). As their Menú del Día, they offer a "Buffet Libre a la Carta" for €8.90, which means you can order [...]

From April 2nd to the 6th, the Turia riverbed will be the home to the 20th show of traditional wines, cheese, liquors and sausages of the Valencian Community.
The festival is organized by Proava, which is an organization dedicated to the quality of agricultural products in the Community, and will be found between the bridge of [...]

In the ADN newspaper today, I read that America’s most important indie band of the moment, Elk City, was coming to Valencia on April 2nd.
Who? Although I try and keep up on indie music, I’d never heard of Elk City. A little online research reveals that they are in fact a band, and even [...]

Right outside the city gates lies the University of Valencia’s outstanding Botanic Garden (Jardín Botánico).

Even if you’re not a huge fan of plants, the garden is indisputably worth both an hour of your time, and the €1 admission. It’s pleasant to walk around among the botanic life, collected from all over the world — [...]

I love going shopping at the Mercado Central - Everything is so fresh and healthy and just the atmosphere is worth a trip. We try to go at least once a week, and I thought I should share with my favorite stand:
El Racó de Feri

A Greek Delicatessen!
The problem is that I just can’t stop myself [...]

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