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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 sun! I have felt the same in California, for example on a mountain top in the California Sierra Nevada Range; the sheer beauty and wildness of Yosemite is breathtaking.

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 sun! I have felt the same in California, for example on a mountain top in the California Sierra Nevada Range; the sheer beauty and wildness of Yosemite is breathtaking.

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

1 day ago2 min read

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🚴‍♀️ Bilingual Bike Ride with the DarKha Immersion Club! 🚴‍♂️

🚴‍♀️ 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! 🌿🚲📍 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

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Darcie Khanukayev

1 day ago1 min read

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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 dread. 7:19?! That couldn’t be right. I had explicitly told myself I would wake up with the first bell. Not an alarm. Not a phone. The bell.

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 dread. 7:19?! That couldn’t be right. I had explicitly told myself I would wake up with the first bell. Not an alarm. Not a phone. The bell.

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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I had recently discovered the beautiful chufa fields, stretching out bright green against the deep blue Mediterranean sky. I thought they were rice fields and when I mentioned it; I was quickly corrected. Thus, I learned about chufa and my first encounter with horchata. Chufa seeds, better known as Tiger Nuts in English At the time, I didn’t realize it was a first encounter. I recognised the name of the drink and, of course, I thought it would be the same as in California or Mexico. But this horchata was oddly different. I had never tasted that flavour before, anywhere. I began to investigate. Chufa doesn’t grow in Mexico. So, what was that drink that they called horchata? It was sweet, whitish and milky, icy cold and delicious, but milder. I turned to Google to find the truth: “Some people in the United States may be familiar with horchata as a Mexican drink, as was I, but the Spanish version is extremely different from the Mexican version. Mexican horchata is rice.

I had recently discovered the beautiful chufa fields, stretching out bright green against the deep blue Mediterranean sky. I thought they were rice fields and when I mentioned it; I was quickly corrected. Thus, I learned about chufa and my first encounter with horchata. Chufa seeds, better known as Tiger Nuts in English At the time, I didn’t realize it was a first encounter. I recognised the name of the drink and, of course, I thought it would be the same as in California or Mexico. But this horchata was oddly different. I had never tasted that flavour before, anywhere. I began to investigate. Chufa doesn’t grow in Mexico. So, what was that drink that they called horchata? It was sweet, whitish and milky, icy cold and delicious, but milder. I turned to Google to find the truth: “Some people in the United States may be familiar with horchata as a Mexican drink, as was I, but the Spanish version is extremely different from the Mexican version. Mexican horchata is rice.

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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"Trust me," I almost pleaded with my student, "don’t pronounce the W in the word answer." In English you have to learn a word’s meaning, spelling, and pronunciation—three separate skills. Then came the million-

"Trust me," I almost pleaded with my student, "don’t pronounce the W in the word answer." In English you have to learn a word’s meaning, spelling, and pronunciation—three separate skills. Then came the million-

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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¡Yo amo la paella!» exclaimed my little sister as we enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Alcúdia de Crespins. The warm air, the company, and the Spanish food had clearly inspired her to bust out her rudimentary Spanish. My Spanish friends, Quique and Belén, smiled quietly. They knew what she meant; both spoke English and had mentally translated her statement word for word:

¡Yo amo la paella!» exclaimed my little sister as we enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Alcúdia de Crespins. The warm air, the company, and the Spanish food had clearly inspired her to bust out her rudimentary Spanish. My Spanish friends, Quique and Belén, smiled quietly. They knew what she meant; both spoke English and had mentally translated her statement word for word:

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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🌞🚶‍♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure: Exploring the Trails Behind the Castle of Xàtiva 🏰 !

🌞🚶‍♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure: Exploring the Trails Behind the Castle of Xàtiva 🏰 !

🌞🚶‍♀️🌳 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

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Darcie Khanukayev

Feb 121 min read

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🎶💃 Join us for a fun-filled Bilingual Social Dance Class at DarKha! 💃

🎶💃 Join us for a fun-filled Bilingual Social Dance Class at DarKha! 💃

🎶💃 Join us for a fun-filled Bilingual Social Dance Class at DarKha! 💃

🎶 📍Where: C/ Corretgeria, 35, Xàtiva 🕖 When: Friday, January 24, 7:00 – 8:30 PM 🗣️ Practice your English & Spanish while dancing!

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Darcie Khanukayev

Jan 211 min read

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Excursion to Bicorp! 🌿 DarKha Academy Bilingual Adult Immersion Class🌿🚶‍♂️

Excursion to Bicorp! 🌿 DarKha Academy Bilingual Adult Immersion Class🌿🚶‍♂️

Excursion to Bicorp! 🌿 DarKha Academy Bilingual Adult Immersion Class🌿🚶‍♂️

DarKha Academy Excursion to Bicorp. Did you know that the Cueva de la Araña holds one of the most significant examples of Levantine Rock Art

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Darcie Khanukayev

Jan 171 min read

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November 5, 2024: Elections in the USA

November 5, 2024: Elections in the USA

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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