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Random Photos from Calpe, Spain
Our short stay in Calpe left us wanting more. Even though it’s a relatively small city on the Costa Blanca, three days and nights were not nearly enough time to appreciate everything Calpe has to offer. But we did find plenty of time to take loads of random pictures, which we’ll be sharing with you…
A Sunny Winter Day in Alicante
We visited Alicante for two days in mid-December. After visiting the giant nativity scene, and getting all the Christmas-related stuff out of the way on day one.
Christmas in Alicante
Alicante is known for its gigantic nativity scenes which occupy the Plaza del Ayuntamiento during Christmas. But we weren’t prepared for how huge they were!
A Long Weekend in Benimantell and Guadalest, Alicante
Finally visiting Benimantell and Guadalest – It’s hard to believe that we had lived for twelve years in the Valencian Community, without ever having explored the mountain range behind Benidorm, in the province of Alicante.
A Post Lockdown Week in Altea, Alicante
The pandemic’s restrictions on travel obviously haven’t been a lot of fun, but there have been some good aspects. Mike and I spend a huge amount of time on the road, so usually, when we’re back home in Valencia, all we want to do is stay in one place.
Christmas Impression: Valencia 2020 and Largest Nativity Scene
When the pandemic started early this year, I don’t think anyone expected it to last until Christmas. But unless Santa is squeezing down our chimneys with a bag full of syringes, we’re going to have to deal with this strange new world for a while longer.
