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Castles, and Dragons, too
The late afternoon air whipped my hair wildly, blocking and then revealing to me the vast plain tinted gold and rich pink. As the sun slid behind distant hills, the air not only whipped my body, but also my soul. The glory extended out of me into laughter, and it, too, was whipped away.
«This is my Queendom», I told myself, pretending I was living hundreds of years ago in this very place. In my glee, I secretly searched for a silhouetted dragon flying out of the setting su
Darcie Khanukayev
10 hours ago2 min read
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🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️
Join us on Sunday, March 30, for a fun and adventurous bilingual bike ride! 🌿🚲📍 Meeting point: DarKha Academy, Sant Domènec, 32 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 🧢 What to bring: Water, helmet, and your adventurous spirit! We'll be exploring the scenic area around Mount Puig between Genovés and Xàtiva, enjoying the fresh air, great company, and bilingual conversation along the way. All levels welcome! Let’s ride, chat, and immerse ourselves in language and nature. 🌍🌞 👉 RSVP now and
Darcie Khanukayev
11 hours ago1 min read
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For Whom the Bells Toll
I woke with a start. Blinding rays of sunlight lit up the room like a divine spotlight, and I fumbled for my watch with a growing sense of d
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 92 min read
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🌄 DarKha Bilingual Hiking Adventure! 🥾🌿
🌄 DarKha Bilingual Hiking Adventure! 🥾🌿Join us for our next Bilingual Hike on Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 AM! Meet at the academy
Darcie Khanukayev
Apr 91 min read
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🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️
🚴♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴♂️ Join us on Sunday, March 30, for a fun and adventurous bilingual bike ride!
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 261 min read
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Horchata, or Not?
I had recently discovered the beautiful chufa fields, stretching out bright green against the deep blue Mediterranean sky.
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 262 min read
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Seeing is NOT Believing
"Trust me," I almost pleaded with my student, "don’t pronounce the W in the word answer." Then came the million-dollar question: Then why..
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 192 min read
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To Love, It’s Complicated
«¡Yo amo la paella!» exclaimed my little sister as we enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Alcúdia de Crespins. The warm air, the company...
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 252 min read
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Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🔥
Falla in Valenica, Spain! Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🇪🇸🔥 Join our bilingual adult immersion class for a special Fallas...
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 251 min read
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🌿🚶♂️ Join DarKha Academy for the III Hiking March "Per La Costereta" 🚶♀️
Our adult immersion activity is joining this special hiking route organized by local town halls. 🌄🥾 📅 March 2📍 Meeting point: 9:00 AM
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 251 min read
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🌞🚶♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure: Exploring the Trails Behind the Castle of Xàtiva 🏰 !
Join us Sunday, February 16 for a morning of fresh air, language practice, and beautiful views! Meeting Point: DarKha Academy
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 121 min read
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Floods, Fiestas, and Finding Meaning: La DANA in Valencia
The morning after the DANA flood,I remember questioning the purpose of the intense weather warnings had sounded the evening before. It only
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 172 min read
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Bilingual Book Club! We are continuing with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
We are continuing with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain for Bilingual Book Club! It is an American Classic.
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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🎄Join Us for a Special Bilingual Christmas Party at DarKha!🎄
🎄 **Join Us for a Special Bilingual Christmas Party!** 🎄 Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20, and come celebrate the season at...
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Join Us for a Bilingual Hike to La Ermita de Santa Ana!
We’re heading to La Ermita de Santa Ana, a stunning 16th-century Gothic chapel with breathtaking views from its strategic location.
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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November 5, 2024: Elections in the USA
It’s touchy, to say the least. Personally, I have never observed my country being as divided as it currently is. I feel grateful to be here.
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Join us for our Bimonthly Bilingual Adult Immersion: An English Tea! ☕🇬🇧
An English Tea!☕🇬🇧 Join us on Friday, November 29, for a delightful evening at our bimonthly bilingual Adult Immersion class!
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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November 17, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾
November 17, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾 It’s an emblematic hermitage of Xàtiva very close to the urban center.
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Magical Spain: Castles, Princesses, and Dragons!
˝Grwama, wuk!˝ Lily cried as she pointed a pudgy two-year-old finger at the family in front of us.
˝Grandma, it’s a princess family!
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Bilingual Biking in Valencia with DarKha Academy!
On Sunday, November 3, we shall explore the Vía Verde from Xátiva to Manuela. 🛣️💦This is a new route!
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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