by Alexa | May 26, 2019 | Spain
Family in town always makes for a packed week! Checked another major European city off my list, ate so many patatas, got frustrated and laughed at how inconvenient Spanish schedules seem, and had some QT with the bro. Cultural Notes: Vale! This word roughly means ‘ok’...
by Alexa | May 25, 2019 | Spain
This week’s top lessons: electric standing scooters are by far the most fun mode of transportation, flamenco dancing is epic, and Valencia has the best city greenway. Busy but fun week in the sunny city! Cultural Notes: Valencians pronounce the ‘c’ in words as a...
by Alexa | May 13, 2019 | Spain
You know what I realized this week? Working 20 hours a week (what I was doing) versus working 30 hours a week (now doing) is a lot different! How did I work 40 before?! Definitely been more work oriented this week, and I’m ok with it! For those wondering, I took on a...
by Alexa | May 6, 2019 | Spain
España, what up, what up!? Fairly quiet first week in Valencia, but I’m excited to be here. The weather is great, the people don’t speak any English but are great, and the food is mmmmmm. This is the first month where I’m not planning a lot of side trips. I’m excited...