13 Aug 2012 9:56 AM:
We've lived here 4 years after owning our house for 10. We are early retirees so are on a limited budget and yes we've seen things change over the 10 years we've been coming to Spain, and yes we've had to tighten our belts ever so slightly but if we came back to the UK we'd have to go back to work or try and claim benefits as we couldn't live on the amount of income we have, and as my husbands health isn't good that's a no brainer. The weather is glorious here, and yes I suppose that's one of the reasons many of us came in the first place, but not the only reason. I have considered many times what I'd do if I am the one left here on my own one day, and the answer is I honestly don't know. A part of me says go back to the UK to be nearer my family, then I look out into my garden and think what would I be going back too, by then a big proportion of my family will no longer be around as they are a lot lot older than me, and I just might, if I'm lucky be able to to afford a small apartment in a not too grand area where, during the winter months, I won't see a soul for days on end because everyone is shut in behind closed doors trying to keep warm. My birthday is in February and every year since we've been here it's been warm enough to find a corner in the garden to sit out and have coffee. Yes it turns cold at night but we light our log burner and our house is toasty all the way through. I won't ever rule out coming back to the UK, never say never, but at the moment I'm content with my life. I visit my family and friends at least twice a year and of course technology is a wonderful thing and helps me keep in touch.
Thread:
BE HONEST...Would you stay in Spain if it wasn't for the weather?
--------------------------------------