A Modern Odyssey – Expatriates in Iberia
Experiences with work and play
In 2020, my wife and I realized our dream of living in Europe. On this site, I’ll share stories about the ongoing experiences – prepping for the move, adapting to a different way of life, and the continuing adventure of being citizens of the world.
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Valencia’s Corpus Christi: Dragons, Giants, and a Very Old Party
One of the pleasures of living in Valencia is discovering that the city seems to have an endless supply of festivals. Just when you think you’ve recovered from Fallas, another celebration appears on the calendar, complete with medieval imagery and religious pageantry. This year, we decided to pay special attention to Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi…
Madrid vs. Valencia
The City That Impresses vs. The City That Works For Us We hadn’t been back to Madrid in a while, but we remedied that this last week. We had a perfect excuse: my younger brother Dave and his wife Lorraine were passing through on the way to a cruise departing from Barcelona, and Madrid made…
Our First Fallas: Beautiful, Bizarre, and Very Loud
When we moved to Valencia, one of the things we were most excited about was experiencing Fallas. We had done our homework. We’d visited the Fallas Museum multiple times. We understood the basics: the ninot figurines, the falleras in their elaborate dresses, and of course, the climactic spectacle of La Cremà. We thought we understood…
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