Protest

31 October, 2012

As we sat in our restaurant, Mon, in Valencia tonight we were entertained by the passing parade from our seat by the window.

When we saw some motorcycle police followed by two police vans followed by some police officers walking backwards we asked our waitress what was going on. She explained that there was a protest against the government's new austerity measures about to appear. And it did.

The protestors were an orderly, well-behaved but loud bunch of people of all ages who carried banners, let off fireworks and chanted as they walked. Now safely back in my hotel room I can still hear speeches and noise from somewhere nearby.

Police Officer leading the way

Protestors

I had a birdseye view

Mon - was a great restaurant

Not just oranges

31 October, 2012

Valencia in Spain which is famous for juicy oranges has more on offer than its sweet produce.

It is a beautiful city which boasts not just a stunning city centre brimming with attractive old buildings but, as a city of arts and sciences, it also has a precinct with futuristic buildings designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. We have been entranced by the buildings we have encountered in our drive and walk around this city today.