Category Archives: Valencia, 2011

Dancing the lindy-hop in the street in the old center in Valencia (short video)

Posted on December 23, 2011 by pegngary

This dance evolved in the 1930’s in Harlem.  This group keeps it going.  The lindy-hop combines 8 count European partner dances with the improvisational movement of black dances of the time.  The people who live here are spirited and lively, … Continue reading →

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Paris Connections

Posted on June 21, 2011 by pegngary

Paris has become familiar.  The first time you come to any city there is so much to absorb and you are rather lost, your nose planted in the skimpy map in the guide book when your eyes are not taking … Continue reading →

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The land of jamon

Posted on June 6, 2011 by pegngary

Hispania is the Latin name for the Iberian peninsula.  It means ‘rabbit.”  There were a lot of rabbits when the Romans arrived.  We should change the name to whatever the Latin is for pig (I looked it up- one site … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Valencia

Posted on June 6, 2011 by pegngary

Breakfast is not celebrated in Spain.  It’s a time for a quick espresso and a croissant glazed with a thin sugar coat.  Perhaps cafe con leche (ok any time in Spain but only breakfast in Italy), or a cortado (an … Continue reading →

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New friends and another paella

Posted on June 1, 2011 by pegngary

We met Nuria (young woman with black hair in the photos below)  at the language group which meets at the Portland bar every Tuesday.  She claimed her mother made the best paella during one of our discussions.  I’d asked about … Continue reading →

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Some new friends

Posted on June 1, 2011 by pegngary

We met Nuria at the language group which meets at the Portland bar every Tuesday.  She claimed her mother made the best paella during one of our discussions.  I think I’d asked about paella in an effort to understand what … Continue reading →

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Connections to a video

Posted on May 30, 2011 by pegngary

In March we went to the Consulate to get a document notarized in connection with my effort to obtain dual citizenship.  Someone had posted a notice from a bar where you could exchange English and Spanish.  We went to that … Continue reading →

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Video of local performance, May 26, 2011 Valencia

Posted on May 29, 2011 by pegngary

This event as so many others was sponsored by the Valencian government.  As usual there was no admission charge.  Here’s a bit from a Hungarian Roma group.  Click below. Hungarian Roma troup My notes written as we waited:

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Spanish cuisine- tapas

Posted on May 29, 2011 by pegngary

What is the Spanish cuisine Tapas Tackling this topic is difficult because of the immense breadth and depth of the Spanish cuisine.  There are regional dishes and variations, ingredients galore and a long history.  But I’ll be taking my cue … Continue reading →

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St Vincent Ferrer’s day parade.

Posted on May 17, 2011 by pegngary

Processions on St. Vincent’s day feature an effeminate Vincent flinging his index finger skyward.  Curates in procession wore the bishop’s red or plain black for the rank and file.   Women joined in, dressed in black, middled aged and older women, … Continue reading →

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