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 — La Grada [...]

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, the patron saint [...]

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. That’s right! Now wave [...]

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 [...]