Burning Skies over Valencia
I only have seen skies like this in the Alps. But we probably get the same effect here, due to the mountains surrounding Valencia. At least, that's my theory.
I only have seen skies like this in the Alps. But we probably get the same effect here, due to the mountains surrounding Valencia. At least, that's my theory.
Last night, more than 750 monuments were burned during La Cremà -- the fiery, official end to the Fallas celebrations. We went to see the monument of Convento Jerusalén be…
Honestly, I didn’t expect too much from the Cabalgata del Fuego (Parade of Fire) but to my surprise it was one of the highlights of the Fallas. I never have…
May I introduce you to the Fallera Mayor of the Fallas 2008 -- our dog Chucky. Chucky has very split feelings about Fallas - on the one hand she loves…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNXbhbaoySU&feature=emb_title This is the craziest thing I have seen - Best Mascletà Ever! I couldn’t even hold the camera still.
Yesterday, we went to the bullfights in the Plaza de Toros. Towards the end of the very first fight, a cocky matador named "El Califa" tried and failed to finish…
Part of Fallas is the annual competition of lights, and traditionally Calle Sueca in Russafa carries off the prize. It's not hard to see why. While most streets in Valencia…
Today we went to see the national semi finals of bull jumping, as a warm-up before going to a real bull fight a couple of days from now. Not sure…
A Valencian friend suggested we try out Restaurant La Utielana, if we’re interested in authentic, delicious and affordable Spanish cuisine. Yes, indeed. Very interested. After today’s mascletà, we made a…
We went to see the Children's Parade and dress competition held in the Plaza del Carmen on Sunday. It was a beautiful morning, and the kids were awfully cute dressed…