Was worth the trip from Arizona

 We are wandering across the plains to the north of Valencia. The region as small towns and hamlets with have swollen through migration for work and away from the city. Rafelbunol is one such as wiki translates a statement putting it ‘the first ring of the metropolitan area of Valencia.’


It probably is difficult to live on fertile land and not to find old stuff.  Beads by the thousand and some sharp things have been found from the Bronze Age, 1800BC.  The current settlement dates back to Moorish times, till James I the acquirer, came along and made it part of the Kingdom of Aragon.  The expulsion of the Moriscos did the place no favours and almost half the population departed.  It is a bit of a thing that places appear in the records when they are hit by disasters.  In 1787 malaria, encouraged by all that standing water in the rice fields, caused much death.  In 1885 cholera visited, killing 78 people.



As with other settlements. The post war years saw the steady rise to 2500 replaced, especially after 2001, to a grand total of 9344.  The small-scale farming was replaced by prefab concrete, textiles and beauty products.  Currently 24% work in industry, 15% in construction and 55% in services.




 Our route winds through small, elderly streets, new builds, a railway line and new highways.   We turn a sharp left just by the Ajuntament de Rafebunyol.  https://www.rafelbunyol.es/  They are very proud of their railway and have an engine on the front page.  





Onwards, passed a Candlemas Bun and speaking of which, let us go to the Panaderia Jeyma.  They are open from 9am to 9.30pm - except sundays when they close at 3.  Kevin is our kind of guy.  ‘Took the Metro from Valencia to the end of the line to see what was there. I happened acrosst his delightful Panaderia in Rafelbunyol.  Was worth the trip from Arizona. Thank you all.’   Laura was also moved ‘The best bakery in town ever! It has a wide variety of products as well as quality! Everything is great, perfect place to go for breakfast or a snack! I love it 😍





We will squeeze along the railway line and cross to find ourself on the edge of town and heading down the CV-32.
























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