Entering the town of Peñíscola.
On-site history lesson in the main entrance of
the 14th century Castle of Peñíscola.
Students in the main patio of the Castle of Peñíscola
with the beach in the background.
The town and castle of Peñíscola.
History of Spanish Art I.
Analysis of Texts I.
The 14th century Serrano Towers. The main
entrance to the walled city of Valencia in
the medieval period.
By the immense door of the 14th century
Serrano Towers.
Students visiting the Lonja, a 15th century civil
gothic building used for comercial purposes
such as the buying and selling of silk.
Entrance to narrow, windy streets of
Sagunto's Jewish quarter.
View of the old and the new at
Sagunto's Roman theater.
Panoramic view of Sagunto.
View of the Sagunto ruins. The oldest section
dates from the 5th century BC during
the Iberian period.
In front of the 8th century Arab
Almenara Door.
Remains of stones inscribed in Latin from
the Roman period.
Hanging out under a fig tree.
Exploring the castle ruins.
Visit to the "Museo Valenciano de la
Ilustración y la Modernidad".
The 15th century Quart Towers. Our meeting
point for the visit to the Prehistory Museum.
Admiring the towers. They were bombed
by Napoleon's troops in 1808 during the
takeover of the city.
In the interior courtyard of the Prehistory
Museum after our visit.
Visiting the Oceanográfico,
Valencia's Aquarium Complex.
Riverbed Park that runs through the city of Valencia.
Celebrating New Year's eve with Spanish friends.
Spring 2006 on-site history lesson at the Roman
theater of Sagunto built in the first century AD.
Exploring the Roman theater in Sagunto with
the fortress ruins in the background.
Spring 2006 participants exploring the ruins of the Sagunto fortress.
Spring 2006 participants enjoying a night out at the Palau de la Música de see Flamenco dancing and singing.
Visiting the Valencia's Cathedral
(Gothic Apostle's Door).
Afternoon sunlight on the 15th century
Quart Towers.
Enjoying "churros con chocolate" -
fried dough sticks and thick hot chocolate.
Paella lunch with host family.
Night view of the 14th century Serrano Towers.
Night view of the Cathedral and Plaza de la Virgen.
Fallas 2006
Front view of the "falla" in the
Main Square of Valencia.
Fallas 2006
Side view of the "falla" in the
Main Square with preparations for the "mascletà
in the foreground.
Fallas 2006
Dynamite specialists setting up the "mascletà"
that takes place in the Main Square everyday at 2:00pm.
Fallas 2006
A loud boom and puff of smoke signals the
start of the "mascletà".
Fallas 2006
After 10 minutes of explosions the Main Square
is completely filled with smoke and tremendous booms.
Fallas 2006
Sueca Street almost always wins
the yearly illumination contest.
Fallas 2006
Valencia Soccer Team figurines in the winning
Nou Campanar "falla".
Fallas 2006
Main figure of the "falla" on Literato Azorín Street.
Visiting the "Lovers of Teruel" mausoleum in Teruel.
Panaoramic view of the medieval town of Albarracín.
Exploring the mountains in Albarracín.
Climbing the fortress walls in Albarracín.