My crazy March in Valencia

So, March was… intense, to say the least! It started with me diving headfirst into my volunteer work at the Ayuntamiento de Valencia. I’m mainly working on editing exhibition catalogs, which is pretty cool. And I even had the chance to get up close and personal with the Valencia flag when we took it out of its display case. 

I joined in the demonstration on 8 March with my flatmates because, no matter what country I’m in, I’ll always fight for women’s rights.

Then came the biggest part of Las Fallas. I understand it’s a local tradition and I knew it was going to be loud, but I wasn’t prepared for the sheer intensity of it all. My poor ears! And don’t even get me started on the crowds. I’m not a huge fan of packed spaces, so it was a bit of a nightmare for me. To top it all off, I had to endure the daily mascletà at work. Imagine the loudest fireworks you’ve ever heard, multiplied by a hundred, and you’ll get the idea. 

Though it wasn’t all that bad. I did discover the buñuelos. These little fried dough balls were really worth the try. They’re the only thing that kept me sane during Las Fallas! Thankfully, the madness is over, and the weather is back to being hot and sunny. Now I can finally enjoy some peace and quiet… 

I’ve also been exploring more of the city’s museums. There are so many hidden gems here! This month, I focused more on contemporary art museums: CCCC, IVAM and MuVIM. 

And to wrap up my eventful month, I had my arrival training online. It was great to connect with other volunteers from all over Spain. We shared our experiences and it was really cool to see how diverse the volunteer community is. 

So, yeah, March was a rollercoaster ride of noise, crowds, art, and buñuelos. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s all part of the Valencia experience I guess. And I can’t wait to see what April has in store for me!