Monthly Archives: December 2012

Sunday, December 9, 2012 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Valencia.  The streets are lit with illuminated signs, there is a large electric Christmas tree in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and all the store windows make … Continue reading →

Friday, December 7, 2012 Yesterday was yet another holiday in Spain.  Since tomorrow is a holiday too many people have taken advantage of the puente and have gotten out of town.  It was a fairly laid back morning for us … Continue reading →

Tuesday, December 5, 2012 WordPress has decided that the pictures today will come before the text, in spite of my efforts to change that. Christmas appears to have come early.  We went to Patraix at noon yesterday and with an … Continue reading →

Monday, December 3, 2012 It’s December and the temperature is struggling to get into the high 50’s.  It’s brisk, but it’s not unpleasant. I still amazed at the sight of people all bundled up sitting at outside tables at cafes … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 2, 2012 Still looking for a solution to the Patraix situation.  I have a couple of friends working on a possible solution.  Brian suggested that we get in touch with the American Consul here in Valencia to see … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 1, 2012 Well, there’s good news and bad news.  The good news is that our goods have gone through customs and on Friday the port fees were paid.  On Monday we will arrange for delivery.  It may be … Continue reading →