Tag Archives: Valencia

Come On Baby Light My FALLA!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by martykaplan

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 This is the last day for the celebration of Fallas. Starting a little before midnight and lasting until the early morning hours every single falla that has been erected for this celebration will be burned to … Continue reading →

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s FALLAS!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by martykaplan

Monday, March 18, 2013 There are 300 bands in the city of Valencia and some 10,000 musicians and at some time or other yesterday I am certain they all paraded by our building.  Their repertoire is very interesting and in … Continue reading →

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FALLA To Be Wise!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by martykaplan

Sunday, March 17, 2013 The good news is that there is enough soundproofing when you close the door midway down the hall to muffle the street noise sufficiently that one can sleep.  There was additional proof this morning when I … Continue reading →

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Ready, Aim, Falla!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by martykaplan

Friday, March 15, 2013 This weekend the population of Valencia will triple as both tourists and Spaniards flock to the city to celebrate Fallas!  The best way to get around the city for the next few days will either be … Continue reading →

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Seu Xerea

Posted on March 14, 2013 by martykaplan

Thursday, March 14, 2013 Gusty winds continue to blow in both Valencia and the Valencian Community.   Three fallas were blown down by the gusty winds yesterday and tomorrow the fallas will once again be subject to strong winds. The wind … Continue reading →

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Even More Reasons To Like Valencia

Posted on March 13, 2013 by martykaplan

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The tent in front of our building has just been erected and the members of the casal faller that is around the corner will occupy it either tomorrow evening or Friday noon.  The noise level outside … Continue reading →

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And The Beat Goes On!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by martykaplan

Monday, March 11, 2013 It’s another lovely day here in Valencia.  Temperatures will rise to the mid-70’s and that will make it easy to do a number of errands that are on the agenda for this afternoon.  Tonight, at the … Continue reading →

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FIREWORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by martykaplan

Sunday, March 10, 2013 After a late night on Friday, we slept in yesterday.  We did manage to get to the market before it closed for the day and around 3:00 we decided that it might be nice to have … Continue reading →

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Forward March!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by martykaplan

Friday, March 8, 2013 The technology rebellion continues in the Kaplan household.  The print head on Susan’s HP has given up the ghost and it looks like the options are to find a new print head or just replace the … Continue reading →

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Lágrimas de Sal

Posted on March 4, 2013 by martykaplan

Monday, March 4, 2013 Today it is cold and overcast and not very conducive to standing in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to watch or, better said, listen to the mascletá.  We did however make our way to the bank to … Continue reading →

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