The author reflects on a recent visit to Valencia, two days before severe flooding. They enjoyed the Museum of Science, which offered multilingual exhibits and a good 360 theater film. They also discovered authentic Napoli-style pizza. A practical tip for taxi communication involves using Google Maps to show destinations.
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