Javea to Valencia

I awoke, ran along the coast and enjoyed the view from our hotel.

For breakfast, we joined the dozens of seniors eating. Later, one decided to practically sit ON Erika, completely disregarding the rest of the open couch. Old people crack me up.

The drive to Valencia started off on the back roads, past thousands of orange trees so we snuck a few for our own enjoyment. Sadly they were pretty bitter but fun! Kinda Thelma and Loiuse-like.

The drive was pretty easy and we packed in to our triple room (trying to save money) before heading downtown. We first stopped by Radio City to make sure we could see their flamenco show that night and the owner asked us if, since we were native English speakers, we would like to join them for their English night. Free dinner and drinks! We said yes and walked around town for a bit. I fondly remember this exact fountain from my last trip here to Valencia with Theresa and Adele back in 2009.

Then it was back to Radio City to join the Spanish who showed up to practice their English. I spent the next two hours talking with Jorge, an unemployed teacher, Darde, an unemployed economist and Jas, also unemployed. They filled me in on all the economy troubles of Spain, a country where almost half the population is unemployed. It was pretty depressing but a great experience! And since I'm also unemployed, it was nice to 'work' for our drinks, tapas and flamenco show that we enjoyed, all for free, afterwards.