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Day hike in Chulilla
Behind on my Blogging again! October was a busy month with traveling near and far to hike, visit with friends and enjoy yummy food and company. The next few posts are some highlights. A few weeks ago I went with the study abroad students to Chulilla for an afternoon hike. About an hour northwest outside…
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A day out in the city center
Now that we are in the beginning of October (hard to believe!), the weather here in Valencia has cooled off from the oppressive summer heat and brought cooler and very pleasant weather. Yesterday was ideal- cooler in the morning (60’s) with bright blue sky warming up to the mid 80’s in the afternoon. A perfect…
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How to cook Paella
Yesterday, I went with some of the study abroad students on an excursion to just outside of Valencia to enjoy in some Paella making and eating. I have eaten Paella before but have never cooked it myself or watched the process. It is definitely an art and although it doesn’t SEEM particularly difficult, it does…
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Escaping to outside the city
The last three weeks since I have been back in Valencia have been quite busy and mostly work-focused. We welcomed just under 300 students-a little more than half as study abroad/undergraduate students, the rest graduate students. With more students than we have had since before the pandemic and a slew of new people (including myself)…
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Baking with Caroline
It’s been another long hiatus for me since my last post. Unexpected and interrupted travel plans to the US, moving into my new apartment, a super busy Summer Performance Program at Berklee and COVID, all kept me on my toes this summer. Hopefully this fall I will be able to settle in a little more…
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Sometimes you just need a hamburger
Today I had my first hamburger in Spain and it did not disappoint. It was DELICIOUS!! Yes, I know, shame on me for posting about eating a hamburger and not something like Paella, but you know sometimes you just NEED a hamburger. Hamburgers are probably the reason I am not a vegetarian. Oh and steak.…
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The birthday wish
May is the month of birthdays in my family–all a week apart-My mom (May 17), me (May 24) and my dad, today (May 31). Although we were never ones for big celebrations, April and May have always been a time when our family comes together to celebrate the many birthdays in both April and May.…
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Life around the Turia
Spring has finally arrived here in Valencia and it already feels like summer! April was full of rain which everyone says is unusual. So far May has been sunny and hot and hotter than usual as well. Regardless, I am enjoying being outdoors as much as possible. One of my favorite things to do in…
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First month in photos
The first month + I have been busy! From walking around the city, to eating great food, tasting amazing wine, going to the opera and ballet in the Palau de les Arts and even hiking nearby I have enjoyed getting to know the city and the surrounding area. Photos from Top to bottom: 1st night…
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The Unexpected
I know it’s been a while since I last posted, and the first time since I arrived in Valencia. I am not going to apologize (one of you has taught me not to do so 🙂 ) but my absence is explainable. Some of you already know, that my dear dad passed away over a…
My Life in Valencia
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