Dancing

performances in the Plaza Del Virgen

September 1st 2007
There is no meaningful preparation available to those moving to a new country. Guidebooks and websites gloss over culture and daily life and only provide extensive lists of identical hostels, beaches and museums. Struggle seems to be the only way to improve ones patience and understanding of local language, culture and perspectives and the impact of this inevitable struggle was minimized by the fa ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

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Kris and Dennie

The Open Road

Previously: Moved to England to teach high school english- gave up, quit and left for round the world trip. Traveled through the Middle East, SE Asia, Australia, NZ, and Fiji prior to arriving back home to Canada. Spent the next school year trying desperately to be the cool substitute teacher who tells stories of wild adventures and remembers what it was like to be a teenager... Failed miserably. Lived and worked in Valencia Spain with my girlfriend (now wife!) Dennie for 2 years, and taught highschool drama. After a year teaching Grade 7/8 at a community school, I now teach high school histo... full info

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