Taking the pain out of Spain
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Submitted by thisisspain on Thu, 19/06/2008 - 19:36.
Your Name:
Steve Hall
Where are you from?:
Manchester
Where do you live now?:
Torrevieja
Who did you come here with?:
Partner / Husband / Wife
What's your best bit of advice for people thinking of doing the same as you?:
LEARN Spanish.
What plans do you have for your future in Spain?:
I intend to stay until I have an appointment 6 feet under.
In your experience, what is the biggest mistake other people make when moving to Spain?:
The biggest single mistake is not doing enough (or any!) homework before they arrived.
Why did you decide to come here?:
Primarily health-reasons. The Spanish health service is MAGNIFICENT
What did you leave behind?:
Friends and a strong business network.
What work do you do?:
I work online and am active in many expat networks.
What made you choose this location? Did you know much about it before you moved here?:
I had been a regular visitor to Spain over 30 years. I always knew I would come to stay.
Tell us about the place you live? What's it like (a house, apartment, flat, etc)? What are your neighbours like?:
I live in a detached villa. I don't really see anything of "neighbours" but everybody seems to get on fine.
What's the best thing about where you live?:
I could say wireless internet but I guess I should say the health service
What have you learned about your area that you think other people should know?:
It's over-built and over-priced
Is there anything you're not so happy about?:
Life is perfect - mosquitos in the evening apart!
How important do you think it is to be able to speak Spanish?:
VITAL - no other comment
Do you miss anything from your home country?:
Nothing that is not recompensed for many many times over.
Do you have any regrets?:
That I did not come when I was younger
