Our day started and ended on the beach.  Although the water is far too cold to swim in for all but my sister-in-law Marie and her children, the setting was beautiful.  Jeanine and I enjoyed a brief walk in the adjacent nature preserve while the kids fooled around and napped.

 During the afternoon we returned to the city for more sightseeing and lunch before reconnecting with Aida and her family for an excursion to the port of Valencia.  There we walked along the promenade for several miles. Nico juggled a soccer ball most of the way to tune up his touch.

The day ended with another extraordinary meal prepared by Aida and Andres. Their hospitality throughout our visit has made our visit to Valencia one of the most memorable of any vacation. We hope they will come to Boston one day so that we may reciprocate their kindness.