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How to cook Paella
Yesterday, I went with some of the study abroad students on an excursion to just outside of Valencia to enjoy in some Paella making and eating. I have eaten Paella before but have never cooked it myself or watched the process. It is definitely an art and although it doesn’t SEEM particularly difficult, it does…
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Escaping to outside the city
The last three weeks since I have been back in Valencia have been quite busy and mostly work-focused. We welcomed just under 300 students-a little more than half as study abroad/undergraduate students, the rest graduate students. With more students than we have had since before the pandemic and a slew of new people (including myself)…
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Baking with Caroline
It’s been another long hiatus for me since my last post. Unexpected and interrupted travel plans to the US, moving into my new apartment, a super busy Summer Performance Program at Berklee and COVID, all kept me on my toes this summer. Hopefully this fall I will be able to settle in a little more…
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Sometimes you just need a hamburger
Today I had my first hamburger in Spain and it did not disappoint. It was DELICIOUS!! Yes, I know, shame on me for posting about eating a hamburger and not something like Paella, but you know sometimes you just NEED a hamburger. Hamburgers are probably the reason I am not a vegetarian. Oh and steak.…
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The birthday wish
May is the month of birthdays in my family–all a week apart-My mom (May 17), me (May 24) and my dad, today (May 31). Although we were never ones for big celebrations, April and May have always been a time when our family comes together to celebrate the many birthdays in both April and May.…
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Life around the Turia
Spring has finally arrived here in Valencia and it already feels like summer! April was full of rain which everyone says is unusual. So far May has been sunny and hot and hotter than usual as well. Regardless, I am enjoying being outdoors as much as possible. One of my favorite things to do in…
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First month in photos
The first month + I have been busy! From walking around the city, to eating great food, tasting amazing wine, going to the opera and ballet in the Palau de les Arts and even hiking nearby I have enjoyed getting to know the city and the surrounding area. Photos from Top to bottom: 1st night…
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The Unexpected
I know it’s been a while since I last posted, and the first time since I arrived in Valencia. I am not going to apologize (one of you has taught me not to do so 🙂 ) but my absence is explainable. Some of you already know, that my dear dad passed away over a…
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Leaving on a Jet Plane….
Today is the day! March 8, 11pm! Valencia here I come! I am filled with excitement, nerves and a whole lot of emotion. In some ways it has taken forever to get to this point, and in others, I can’t believe it is here already. And, in total coincidence, yet very apropos, today is International…
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Uprooting the Tree……Good-bye Northampton
Hi everyone, I’m Back! For those wondering if I’m in Spain yet, the answer is no, not yet. But I am steps closer! The last few weeks have been very busy which is why I’ve been quiet online. The month of January was focused on moving everything out of my condo, selling my condo and…
My Life in Valencia
Follow Katie as she gets settled into life in Valencia, Spain
My Life in Valencia 