You may remember that Fallas started as a commemoration to St Joseph, the carpenter. Today, is his feast day and the conclusion of this 19 day festival. I couldn’t find… Read more

It’s the penultimate day of Fallas. When I got up this morning and walked to school, the streets were the emptiest and quietest I’ve ever seen them. It was spooky.… Read more

It’s the last weekend of Fallas and Valencia is building up to a big crescendo of this festival on the 19th. I learned yesterday that Fallas in Valencia is recognized… Read more

I had an especially fun time today at the Maskleta. Rafa invited me to join him with his Falla from Cullera. Cullera is a small town not far from Valencia.… Read more

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