Thanks to everyone who has been asking about Julio. He’s home and doing well. I never really understood what the issue was. But I’m glad to know he’s okay. Today,… Read more

This has been an interesting weekend filled with very mixed emotions. On Friday night, I met Rafa. We went to an Italian restaurant that he tells me is “George Clooney’s… Read more

It started on a Monday. I met Omar to see the Maskleta. Afterwards, we went to lunch at a great Ramen restaurant in the Chinatown area. After I said goodby… Read more

I can’t begin to describe this experience. I wish I could give you a taste of it all. But I’ll try. As background, here’s what Wikipedia says about Fallas. But… Read more

After class today, I met my friend Rafa to see the first Maskleta. This is a daily occurrence at 2:00 in front of City Hall starting today and continuing until… Read more

Unfortunately, my appointment with city hall did not go as I hoped. Despite my attorney telling me that I had everything I need, I still need to get my utilities… Read more

Some have seen the news from last week. There was a horrific apartment fire here in Valencia on Thursday that took the lives of ten people. Many of them were… Read more

I had a fun day today in a town just over an hour north of Valencia. Dani, Ivan and their friend, Rene and I drove up to Peñiscola. It’s probably… Read more

What are you talking about, Jim? There is a season in Valencia that generates more excitement, more anticipation, and more parties than Christmas. It’s called Fallas. it’s loud. It’s long.… Read more

For the those who might want to watch, here is a link to the live stream of tonight’s choral concert from the Valencia Cathedral, La Última Cena (The Last Supper)… Read more