This is the view from the top of the Torres de Ceranos right outside of our host - Toya's - apartment in Valencia. It shows the part of the city that we were staying in. The view at night was absolutely beautiful!!
Person of the Week
Name: Latoya West.
Profession: Elementary school teacher in an international private school and high school dance teacher.
Hometown: Ardmore (suburb of Philadelphia).
Favorite part of Valencia: Plaza de la Virgen "cause it's super pretty".
Favorite Spanish Food: Seafood Paella.
When she learned Spanish: Age 11 - in school.
Any other languages: Spanish, Thai, American Sign Language, Korean, and of course, English. (Wow!)
She's been super hospitable, so thank you, Toya, so, SO much!!!
Word of the Week
Perdido - Lost
Ariel's purse was lost...and we've been watching more "Lost" (the television show) than usual. It's very confusing - so most of the plot is lost on us. So we thought "perdido" would be appropriate.
Food of the Week
Tapas - The National food of Spain, they're small appetizers that can be enjoyed anytime throughout the day - often including ham (jamon), patatas bravas, cheese (queso), etc...
So great to see this blogging and photos!
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Traveling is a celebration of diversity.
ReplyDeleteExploring the range in customs among a society; observing different body language and gestures common among regions; discovering the sense of self that others have based on their own sense of place; listening to tone, inflection, and the pace at which people speak are all part of piecing together a mosaic that creates a picture of a culture.
You have in your mind these mosaics of the people you have met. What pieces of the American mosaic have you left for others?
For your personal journals, or in your blog if you like, take some time and reflect on what makes you stand out as a Vermonter, as a stranger in a strange land. The good, the bad, and the ugly are all important things to consider and balance.
Mr. Finley & Ms. Cioffredi
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” St. Augustine
I love your photo of Valencia. auntie jane
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