Monday, May 08, 2006
Valencia
Valencia, España
Off to Valencia for some sun and relaxation. I saw that EasyJet was having a sale so I starting looking around to see where I could go that it would be warm. A few days later I was off to Valencia for 72 GBP round trip. I arrived on Friday and I am staying until Wednesday. I’m so spoiled.
Valencia is where the America’s Cup is going to be starting in a couple days. I had no idea of that when I decided to take my trip here. I am also staying right next to the port where all the stuff will be happening. I’m sure you won’t be able to get a room in the lovely hotel where I am staying in a couple days. The construction is still going on and every day there is new tent or building that pops up.
Valencia is also a huge port town and the birthplace of paella or paelle as they call it here. The traditional Valencia paelle has rabbit and sausage in it. I have not had any yet as most restaurants require you to order for two. You were right Mom. I have had delicious gambas (shrimp) and calamar (squid). My hotel is steps from the beach and the weather is perfect.
The hotel has the most fabulous breakfast with fresh Valencia orange juice and piles of pineapple, mango, watermelon, blood oranges, and kiwi. YUM! Not to mention the fresh beignets with tuna and cheese inside. Piles of pastries, eggs, bacon, smoked salmon, and many other meats round out my morning opportunity to be stuffed and not need to eat again until evening.
I haven’t really done anything touristy and I might not as I am just loving lazing around on the beach and looking at the Meditterrean sea. Life is good! Do what you like and like what you do.
Off to Valencia for some sun and relaxation. I saw that EasyJet was having a sale so I starting looking around to see where I could go that it would be warm. A few days later I was off to Valencia for 72 GBP round trip. I arrived on Friday and I am staying until Wednesday. I’m so spoiled.
Valencia is where the America’s Cup is going to be starting in a couple days. I had no idea of that when I decided to take my trip here. I am also staying right next to the port where all the stuff will be happening. I’m sure you won’t be able to get a room in the lovely hotel where I am staying in a couple days. The construction is still going on and every day there is new tent or building that pops up.
Valencia is also a huge port town and the birthplace of paella or paelle as they call it here. The traditional Valencia paelle has rabbit and sausage in it. I have not had any yet as most restaurants require you to order for two. You were right Mom. I have had delicious gambas (shrimp) and calamar (squid). My hotel is steps from the beach and the weather is perfect.
The hotel has the most fabulous breakfast with fresh Valencia orange juice and piles of pineapple, mango, watermelon, blood oranges, and kiwi. YUM! Not to mention the fresh beignets with tuna and cheese inside. Piles of pastries, eggs, bacon, smoked salmon, and many other meats round out my morning opportunity to be stuffed and not need to eat again until evening.
I haven’t really done anything touristy and I might not as I am just loving lazing around on the beach and looking at the Meditterrean sea. Life is good! Do what you like and like what you do.
# posted by Joy and Blues @ 7:20 am 
