We took the 9:45 bus to the Cullera Train Station where we got on the 10:28 train to Valencia arriving at 11:32. Carlos and Omar were waiting for us at the train station and delightful Valencia immediately showed us its charms. The interior of the station was under construction but the exterior was magnificent. Soon we were strolling along a large pedestrian street with very fancy buildings on either side of the street. We bee-lined for the market and again it was a treat. There were many things we bought and brought back to Cullera. After shopping we wandered a bit looking for a good lunch spot. Once we settled we had a fun and cozy lunch but it was also a goodbye to Carlos and Omar.
They are off to Granada and Seville next.
They are off to Granada and Seville next.
At our bus stop
The bus was on time
We passed an aquatic center with stadium seats
Canoes to spare
At the train station in time
Here it comes
Arrived amid construction at the Valencia Train Station
Right on time
Looks very nice in the inside
Valencia
Lots of elegant buildings
Ride the carousel
Looking back at the train station
Most fancy
Domes and spires to spare
This tile looks like jamon
Stopping into a shopping arcade
For an outfit or two
I bought a little snake
Omar is looking for a specific fan
"For a friend"
Margritte the artist
An amazing book shop
All closed and ready to liquidate
A tight parking space
For everywoman that wants too scream out "Sardines"
Not semaphore, exactly
Large weather vanes
The market
Olives stuffed with anchovies
Am impressive olive selection
A very large market
Produce
Well attended
Paella
Many choices
Too many choices
Made with squid ink
Not made with geckos
We have fount olive nirvana
Cows cheese
Filling the swag bag
The flag of Valencia atop
Great tile work and an impressive bit of iron
The barber on the Titanic, how many hair cuts did he give in those last minutes?
A cagey apartment
Honey heaven
The ornate top of a Valencia building
It sits atop of the 1923 palace of communications, a former post office
A cheeky take on the last supper found in a Taco shop
Valencia's take on the mimosa
Some gazpacho to start
Then a squid ink paella
