Taking the Lonelier out of Catalonia
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Submitted by Simon Harris on Sat, 28/06/2008 - 22:58.
Your Name:
Simon Harris
Where are you from?:
Nottingham
Where do you live now?:
Sant Andreu, Barcelona
Who did you come here with?:
Alone
What's your best bit of advice for people thinking of doing the same as you?:
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Fall in love with one of the locals.
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What plans do you have for your future in Spain?:
To have grandchildren.
In your experience, what is the biggest mistake other people make when moving to Spain?:
They assume that everything should be as it was 'back home'. Thank God, it isn't!
Why did you decide to come here?:
Chance, really. I was sick of life in London. My brother was teaching English here, so I had a place to stay.
What did you leave behind?:
The Miners' Strike and some good friends.
What work do you do?:
I teach English at the Servei de Llengües of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
What made you choose this location? Did you know much about it before you moved here?:
I stumbled here very blindly, and what I discovered was an eye opener.
Tell us about the place you live? What's it like (a house, apartment, flat, etc)? What are your neighbours like?:
A small flat in an inner city suburb. Nice enough, but I would like a back garden, a vegetable plot and a shed.
What's the best thing about where you live?:
Zany people with a zest for life.
What have you learned about your area that you think other people should know?:
Be open and receptive. This won't be possible unless you have good Spanish and Catalan.
Is there anything you're not so happy about?:
Real Madrid won the Liga (again) this year.
How important do you think it is to be able to speak Spanish?:
Crucial. And Catalan, too.
Do you miss anything from your home country?:
Mushy peas.
Do you have any regrets?:
None, whatsoever.
