Have you ever loved anything before even seeing it in person? That is the bond I felt with olive trees. They are wonderful living beings and are a fundamental part of Mediterranean culture and economy, with their products used for food, oil, and furniture. There is a reason why you offer to extend an olive branch when you are seeking peace; after all, they are deeply rooted throughout the history of mankind.

You can never go wrong with doing what you love! It took us years to finally achieve one of our life goals: to create gardens with essential native plants, promote green corridors, reintroduce vegetation that serves as shelter and food source for pollinators such as bees, and restore the health of the ecosystem! Yes, all in the name of our beloved bees.

Autumn in Valencia is prettier than summer! Yes, hard to believe, but the weather is so calming and loving, unlike the hot season when you feel like jumping into any source of water around you, and avoid going out at any cost. For me, it is during the beginning of the Fall that I get to enjoy walking around Valencia much more. The one time of the year to look forward to, especially as a resident.