Return to Valencia (Jan 21-25, 2025)

Our train back to Valencia wasn't until after 4 pm, but it was still raining so we just packed up our stuff, straightened up the apartment, and then left for the train station.  We'll have to come back, because we didn't get to the Alcazar, Metropol Parasol, and the Hospital de los Venerables.  I was disappointed to miss those sights, but we did see a lot in the few days we were there.  Fe also got an infection in one of her teeth on the 20th (which she took antibiotics for) so we didn't do a lot of running around.

The next day (Jan 22) was a holiday in Valencia, the Feast of San Vicente Martír.  Of course, I didn't know this until I asked someone later at the visitors center why everything was closed.

The next two days were spent on dental tourism again.  Fe had two tooth extractions, two implants, and one crown.  It was tough, but we were relieved they were able to get that work done when she had that infection three days earlier.

We had a small final meal at the restaurant we ate at when we first arrived--it was one of my favorites--and then finished packing for our flight to Rome on the 25th.

I think I mentioned that Valencia was my favorite stay on our 2017 trip, but the time we spent here really cemented that opinion.  It's a great city that's got great weather, is extremely walkable, and is full of history.  I remember thinking in Seville (when Fe was hurting and it was raining heavily), "I can't wait to get back home to Valencia!"  I was getting into the habit of morning walks around town, finding new cafes for an expresso, and shopping at the local grocery store.  Ha ha, really going native.