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  • Checkin to Torre del Micalet

    Torre del Micalet 39.4753375720787 -0.3756217279384487
    Jan 31, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    207? Stairs to the top. Completely worth it.
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  • Checkin to Tyris On Tap

    Tyris On Tap 39.47497493 -0.37900012
    Jan 31, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Post escape room beer 🍺
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  • The Week #187

    Jan 30, 2024
    by James
    • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ I'm in Spain and it's great! My flights were smooth as could be. From Tokyo, I went to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines (first time) and I think I wouldn't mind flying them again. The food on the plane was (steamed salmon, mashed potatoes, eggplant and such) and airport was beautiful. The planes were not parked next to the building, so all of the gates in our area were simply doors to outside and a bus would pull up and take the plane load of people out to the plane parking lot. It felt more like a bus station than an airport.
      My ride to Valencia

      Arriving in Spain and the airport was tiny. Like as soon as you get off the plane you walk downstairs and dumped directly into passport control / customs. We took the metro from the airport to the city center and it was relatively easy. Just buy the ticket and go.
      Morning in the city center

      My first impression of the city is that, at least in the center area, there are so many American fast food / restaurant chains. I reckon that's partly because they're taking over the world, but also because they can afford the rent in these locations. I didn't expect to see a five guys and taco bell directly outside my hotel.
      Random alleyway

      My hotel has been nice too, though it has probably the slowest lift known to man. Each room is themed different and mine is themed with a giant motorcycle in the wall.

      For the weekend before work we mostly explored around the city, walking around and enjoying the city. The old town is as picturesque as you'd imagine. Sitting on the square, drinking coffee enjoying some cultural dancing is something I could see myself getting used to.
      People watching at one of the many squares

      The food is all really good and affordable. I'm loving the availability of olives and ham.
      5.5 euro for coffee and a sandwhich


    • 😩 While I am in Spain, my AirPods are not. I was about to get ready for a run when I started looking for my airports and Find My shows me that they're in Haneda airport. Hopefully I'll be able to collect them on my way back. They must have fallen out of my pocket or something and as I was using my headphones during the trip, I simply didn't notice. Good news is that they're lost in Japan, so there's a higher probability of me getting them back.
    • 😭 My last grandparent passed away. Thankfully it wasn't because she was sick, just because of age at 93 years old. It makes me reflect on the fact we're not here forever...and I should probably talk with my own parents more often....RIP Dotz.
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  • Checkin to Boa Beach

    Boa Beach 39.4652693 -0.3236501
    Jan 30, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Comms social
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  • Checkin to Dulce De Leche Boutique

    Dulce De Leche Boutique 39.47043 -0.378238
    Jan 29, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Post lunch coffee
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  • Checkin to Museu Sant Pius V de Belles Arts

    Museu Sant Pius V de Belles Arts 39.47923688208025 -0.3715229091466539
    Jan 28, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Enjoying a bit of culture.
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  • Checkin to La Terraza De Santa Catalina

    La Terraza De Santa Catalina 39.47472 -0.37583447
    Jan 28, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Coffee and a show. Feel like I’m in a Rick Steves program. I could get used to this.
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  • Jan 28, 2024
    by James
    Good night’s sleep, shave, and breakfast and I feel human again. This was my view.

    Central Valencia
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  • Jan 28, 2024
    by James
    I made it until 10pm. Hopefully my body is in the right time zone tomorrow.
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  • Checkin to La Vita Γ© Bella

    La Vita Γ© Bella 39.47083960764099 -0.3772898744613221
    Jan 28, 2024
    by James
    in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
    Pizza pizza πŸ˜‹
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