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Our 90 days in Spain began sunny and warm. We stoppd in Benicassim, just outside Valencia, returning to the familiarity of Bonterra Park and settled into our new living arrangements (caravan and full awning) comfortably. Several trips to the camping section of Decathlon and the local camping shops enabled us to set up an excellent kitchen and dining area in the awning, easily completed within a week and our chilling afternoons began! David has been able to rediscover his cullinary skills again, the kitchen in the caravan being far too small for him!!

Our daughter Caitlin was able to book a few days off work for a much needed break, thankfully the weather was still warm and we helped her chill out and relax.

Her plane flew into Valencia late Monday night so Tuesday was spent eating and drinking and wandering along the beach.

Wednesday we took her up the coast route to Orepesa and across the mountains behind the Desert of the Palms, stopping for a paella lunch at a high mountain top restaurant.

Thursday we drove to Valencia and hired a 19th floor apartment close to the Science and Art Parks, with stunning views over the city and back towards the port. We spent the afternoon and evening exploring the old port town and the sea front before returning her to the airport very early the next morning. David and I decided to spend the day in Valencia and hopped on the Touristico Autobus, a tour of the city took over 3 hours in the midday traffic! Well worth it as we got to see some amazing buildings and sights.

The Assut de l’Or Bridge is a white single-pylon cantilever spar bridge in the City of Arts & Science, crossing the Turia Gardens, built in 2008 by Valencian designer Santiago Calatrava. The name means “Dam of the Gold” and refers to the dam located nearby. The pylon curves backwards, held in place by concrete counterweights in the road. The 29 parallel cables supporting the deck carry 6 lanes for cars, an extra lane for trams and another for pedestrian and cycle traffic.