Moving to Spain
Frequently people consider leaving everything behind to emigrate to another country, to a warmer climate, to a more relaxed lifestyle, to live a new experience. Most of us just go on dreaming about it, but some actually do it! Like us! In Agust 2001 we left Holland with our 3 daughter (then 5, 3 and 1 years old) to live in Andalusia, Spain. In this Blog we write about this past adventure and how we slowly built up a new life in Spain.
Today, on Día de la Hispanidad, we come together on a global level to celebrate the rich heritage, vibrant cultures, and profound unity of Hispanic nations. This momentous occasion goes beyond geographical boundaries, transcending borders...Read More
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Children pick up a new language easily is always said. Our experience is slightly different! Especially if the child in question does not want to make mistakes, and afraid to be laughed at! If adults...Read More
I have to prepare myself yet again for the next hurdle in my new Spanish life. This time with my middle daughter Danielle (3yrs old at the time) who will attend the local nursery. A...Read More
Visiting the information morning for parents in Nienkes new school I know exactly how my oldest daughter of 5 is going to feel tomorrow! I don’t understand a thing they are discussing, I get a...Read More
Frankly, I began to wonder why I left the Netherlands! My dream was to live on the Andalusian countryside, on a beautiful authentic finca, surrounded by olive trees, and space! And now I am wearing...Read More
Freshly arrived in Andalusia we immersed ourselves in the Spanish culture. Feria! In other words, party-time! And the Spaniards know how to party... But what about us Dutchmen ? One thing is certain,...Read More
August 2001. It’s 30ºC in Holland! The children are playing in the garden with the sprinkler. You can hear their screaming three blocks away . “It’s raining, it’s raining, now it’s my turn, I am”....Read More
