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Was going to Spain from start to finish but now I, Luca have taken over

Was about researching about where to look & about living in Spain I am here. So was for anyone interested here are the good & bad things that happened to me. But now I (Luca) will tell you about my experiences, both very bad, better and good.

Bedding in now nicely
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 10:28 PM

Today I am off to do my first serious shopping & I intend to complete a list & try to stick to it. For too long I have wondered around supermarkets randomly taking things off the shelf then wondering just why I have bought it when at home putting them away.

 

Yesterday I climbed the mountain behind the village to look on it from a height. On the way I passed mules, looking decidedly fed up in small smelly paddocks, goats with several kids dancing around fenced in rocky areas, crickets jumping fantastic heights & the most amazing trail of ants running in the thousands to and fro. Some of the worker ants were quite large & a little fearsome.  I carefully stepped over the trail as they are things I don’t want to annoy. They looked innocent enough but having been many times to hot foreign lands & knowing the ire of fire ants of Florida USA treated them with respect.

Goodness this climbing takes it out of me, having a very unfit body & my legs & lungs were complaining bitterly. It’s a good job I’m on my own at least I could have the several stops I needed.

 

The view is astonishing, as it was early one morning several days ago. The sun was blazing & it was beautiful, but looking down the valleys they were totally hidden by mist & you can see it in the picture below It could best be described as sitting on an aircraft above the clouds with the sun shining but seeing nothing below, yet another amazing sight. This land is so full of surprises to a newly arrived immigrant.

 

Here’s another “it could only happen in Spain” As I was driving, then walking around Torre de Mar I noticed that they have a superb tram rail system. It covers miles & is able to bring people from a long way away into the centre of the town. The larger towns in the centre of England & probably elsewhere, are absolutely falling over themselves to have such tram systems installed. Clean, efficient, cheap, smart & eco friendly they are much coveted. So, I waited with great expectation to see just what the trams looked like. I waited and waited – no trams!  It transpires that the trams are on the way to Australia on a 4 year lease – it could only happen in Spain!

 

So I am now driving home when I receive a call from Tamara. Now I have been pestering her that we meet up again soon.

She invited me to a choral concert in Puerto don Manuel that evening. This then became early dinner on the side of beautiful Lake Vinuella followed by the concert & both were delightful. I’m certain that we must do this again.

 

Whilst their we talked about me learning to speak Spanish, and we (or is it she?) decided that my England purchased “Learn to Speak Spanish in 12 Weeks from only 15 minutes per Day” would be my goal. So be it, & lesson 1 starts tomorrow so I must be disciplined. I’ll keep you informed.

 



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Henry said:
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 9:51 PM

love the blog.
My wife & I have a villa in mazarron we love it there,the area is wonderful.
Going out on Monday for awhile cannot wait.
Good Luck.
Henry&Sharon


Gerald said:
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 10:30 PM

Thank you Henry have a good trip & continue to enjoy this wonderful land. Have a good trip regards to Sharon.


Vickya said:
Saturday, May 4, 2013 @ 11:14 AM

Did you retire to Spain alone? That is brave. I think one of the things about learning Spanish in a class is that you meet people of all nationalities and you might like some of them and make friends. We were in Spain for 2 years from 2007-9 and met people at classes. The classes were free then but I am not sure whether that applies everywhere and still. This was Vera in Almeria, The town hall would be a good place to ask perhaps.




eggcup said:
Sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 9:23 AM

Yes, Gerald, do as Tamara and Vicky say and get on with that Spanish - I think classes would be excellent - maybe there will be a new year of lessons from September? My Spanish lawyer comes to the UK every year with her husband; he speaks English and she doesn't and she says she always feels really stupid because people think she's thick; you need the language in order to let people know how clever you really are.
I enjoyed your descriptions of the village and walk etc. - in terms of getting fitter for the mountains, I used to drive down the coast a lot and go for long walks on the flat - I don't like walking too much up hills, especially in the sun.
What was the name of the restaurant on Lake Vinuela? I fancy popping by there some time and might be able to meet up with you and Tamara, although it wouldn't be until at least September now. All the best. Eggie


Gerald said:
Sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 3:10 PM

Hi Vicky,
I am here alone in Spain,at the moment, as my wife is Thai and is in the process of applying for British Citizenship, As such, the Home Office have all her papers including her Passport, but I anticipate that to be only for another couple of months. It is though, Vicky been a dream of mine for some 40 years and is something I expected to do. My only drawback is that I did not do it 10 years earlier.
Went to the Town Hall (& what a story that is!) but no-one speaks English but I will sought the classes this week!
Eggie I can't remember the name of the Restaurant but there are only 2 huge ones, next to each other a red one & a yellow one. We ate in one & had a coffee in the other. Tamara liked one, I the other.
I'll let you know the name shortly


gerald said:
Sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 3:13 PM

Sorry Tamara for pinching your your heading!


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