Monthly Archives: April 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 I have just returned from my physical therapy session and I return to the hospital this afternoon to meet with Dr Flores who is directing my rehabilitation.  I will find out if tomorrow will be my … Continue reading →

Monday, April 16, 2012 The calendar for the week is beginning to fill up.  There is a CIVAC meeting tonight that features a lecture by German magician Joerg Alexander. I have two more physical therapy sessions scheduled for this week … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 15, 2012 I have just returned from a brief walk down to Mantequería Chisbert where I chatted briefly with Nacho and picked up some goodies for tonight’s dinner with Brian and Ofelia.  Susan will be making a recipe … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 14, 2012 The royal family here in Spain is having a rather tough go.  The King’s son-in-law has been involved in shady economic dealings and his trial recently ended.  Last week the King’s grandson shot himself in the … Continue reading →

Friday, April 13, 2012 Today is my brother’s birthday.  Happy Birthday, brother dear!  The sun has returned to Valencia in celebration of your birthday.  Last night it started to rain around 6:30 and the rain lasted most of the night.  … Continue reading →

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 There has been a small setback to my recovery.  When I awoke yesterday I discovered that the locus of my knee pain had shifted and was now located just under the kneecap.  It appears that the … Continue reading →

Monday, April 9, 2012 This is the last day of what has been a four-day holiday for most and a five-day holiday for some.  Most businesses have been closed since Thursday although some were open on Saturday.  Traffic in the … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 7, 2012 Today is one of those sunny-cloudy days.  The sun is out and then it’s not.  The good news is that it’s still relatively warm out.  Most businesses are open today and we may visit one or … Continue reading →

Friday, April 6, 2012 It feels like New England where, as the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.  Thus far today it has been overcast, sunny, cloudy, stormy and, currently, it is sunny.  If the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Operación Salida has begun.  Many people will be leaving town heading for parts unknown because it is Holy Week and that means five consecutive days when most businesses will be closed.  Many people will head for … Continue reading →