Sunday, December 04, 2011

Girl in Valencia #3: Valencian Nights

Nights aren't always the best time of the day to explore a new city, not especially on the first day of arrival. But when you're in a city like Valencia, where nights are balmy and breezy and people are all having a good time on the streets-- tipsy but not overtly drunk, happy but not overtly friendly-- the nights don't seem intimidating at all. In fact, as night falls over the amber-lit streets of Valencia, the city seems warm and inviting. So, armed with my camera and an unparalleled sense of adventure and curiosity, I set out to explore the streets of Valencia:

Ciutat Vella.


Lady selling horchata (spelled "orxata") by the pavement.


Well, well, if it isn't Paris.


Tucked away in a little lane were little people sitting on little chairs, sipping little mugs of horchata.


Night lights.

The council hall (I think).

Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Curved alleyway.


One day I shall be back for their pinxtos

Gazing towards the scientific facade of the city from my hotel room.



Buenos noche.


2 Durian(s) Thrown at Jun:

Kenny Mah said...

I wonder what orxata tastes like. And I love your night shots of the city... So romantic lah! :)

Jun said...

kenny: hmm... how to describe it to u... uh, creamy, sweet but with a tinge of something else... like almonds... or tigernuts (duh!). u have to try it for urself! come romance the night with me! :P