Author Archives: martykaplan

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 →

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 It was overcast this morning as we hailed a cab and directed him to take us to the Tanatorio Municipal so that we could be present at the 10:30 that was being said for Paquito’s mother.  … Continue reading →

Monday, April 2, 2012 Today’s bad news came in duplicate.  Paco D’Andrés, one of the fathers of magic here in Valencia passed away yesterday afternoon.  Paquito’s mother, who had been ailing for a while, passed away yesterday afternoon, too.  There … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 1, 2012 Sunny with highs in the 70’s.  That’s the forecast for today and most of the week. It is Holy Week in Spain and many people will take the week off to travel or stay at home … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 31, 2012 We are about to head out in a bit to catch up with Pepe at his house.  Sara, Jaime and María, Pepe’s sister, are already there.  We will find a place to grab a bite and … Continue reading →

Thursday, March 29, 2012 Today is the day when most of Spain is on strike.  We will never know what the actual percentage of strikers is because the unions will exaggerate the numbers in an upwards direction and the government … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 I have just returned from my sixth PT session and the good news is that I walked to the Metro station to get to the hospital and I took the Metro to get back home.  The … Continue reading →

Monday, March 26, 2012 Spring is in the air even if it is not in my step.  My recovery continues to be slow, but I am making progress.  I am able to walk greater distances and there is greater flexion … Continue reading →