My valencian july: a mix of work and wanderlust

July in Valencia was a packed and productive month, filled with a mix of professional responsibilities and a bit of personal time. The first two weeks were dedicated to my work with the SIAM (Servicio de Arqueología Municipal de Valencia), where I focused on hands-on tasks like the restoration of several pieces, taking measurements of ethnographic objects, and maintaining the museum’s display cases.

Simultaneously, my other projects continued to move forward. The exhibition catalog for the Valencian artist Antonio Samo, a collaborative effort with the city of Angers, is nearing its final editing stages. We have also started the preparatory work for a new exhibition featuring a French artist, which is scheduled to take place in Valencia next February.

A major task this month was finishing the inventory of pedestals and display cases for a large exhibition opening at the Atarazanas in September. This is a meticulous process to ensure all equipment is accounted for and ready for the installation.

A new assignment began this month at the Museum of Natural Sciences, where I’ve been helping the public use the newly installed VR headsets. It’s a different kind of work, providing guidance and support to visitors exploring the new technology.

On a personal note, I made sure to take some time off. While I enjoyed a few afternoons at the beach, my boyfriend and I took a weekend trip to Alcoy. We used it as a base to explore the medieval towns of Cocentaina and Ontinyent. The trip was a great way to discover more of the Valencia province, though the heat was a bit of a challenge for my boyfriend, who is Danish and not quite used to these temperatures.

As July comes to a close, I’m looking forward to August. I have several friends coming to visit, and I can’t wait to show them around the city.