It’s s busy couple of weeks with the choir. We have our Spring concerts next week, May 2, 3, and 4. So we had our usual practices on Monday and… Read more

My student visa expires in nine days and I’m not nervous…well, maybe just a little. A couple months ago, I reached out to my attorney in Barcelona to get the… Read more

I have a working shower! After three weeks of using my guest shower, the plumber came in Thursday to repair mine. He arrived exactly on time at 10:30. He asked… Read more

My Easter weekend was quiet. And with extra days off from school and choir, it was restful and “tranquiló.” I did a progress test for my Spanish proficiency to update… Read more

Holy Week in Spain is a big deal. However, I have to confess that I have not been excited to experience the local processions and celebrations. They are happening in… Read more

I would tell you that after Fallas, I really slowed things down and took things easy. I would tell you that if it were true. But, since it’s not…. Well,… Read more

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