Valencia, Spain - last day in the city

 After visiting the Museum of Modern Art I headed into the old city to get a last look at the Fallas and the Virgin.

While Rick was here I relied on his comfort with Google Maps and after he left that reliance moved on to Fiona or Nicola. Personally, I prefer "hard copy" maps but they are a bit cumbersome when you are walking, so I let google be my guide.

 

That didn't stop me from heading down any street or alley that looked interesting

and let Google "recalculate" frequently.

Even small wider areas would have a display

This was knitted with a soft chenille like yarn.

I couldn't read the Spanish signs at the displays but some were pretty clear - No War.

I think her feet hurt.

It was Wednesday,

2 days before

all of these

would go up

in flames.

The streets were crowded

and noisy

with mini parades and

market stalls

This is how deliveries were being managed.

Although I couldn't understand the signage

others could and I would see people pointing to them

and discussing them. The dialogue was obviously part of the experience.

The crowds got thicker

as I neared the square of the Virgin.

There were lots of tour groups.

The presentation of flowers

continues for days until she is entirely robed in them.

The Turia fountain

is also engulfed in floral displays.

I had lunch with a front row seat to the melee in the square

and then made my way back to the Serrano Gate

where the Fallas we had seen being delivered

was now standing

and making a statement.

I sat for a while, getting my breath, at the bus stop. There were no buses running and I contemplated walking up to the bus station to see if anything was running from there. I was tired and overstimulated and opted for a taxi

which took me back to the peace and quiet of Port de Segunto. From there I walked back to 

 

Playa de Canet.

I needed this!