We are also hoping to go to Spain, near to where my brother already lives - so I will just pick his brains! Healthcare seems good where he is, to be honest. But we are not ready to make the move yet, lots to organise before then as only one of the boys wants to come with us (at the moment - he might change his mind), so have to get the others sorted first. Ours is a long term plan, unlike Geoff who can just pack his dog and toothbrush!
Girasole, I approve! Mind you I have the silliest name on here so who am I to comment?!
Geoff - make a list of what you think you will need either now or future - public transport (you may not always be able to drive) Closeness to town/ shops/doctors for similar reason, Hospital closeness was one of ours as well, and decent links I guess to an airport if in Spain. Ex-pat communities
Then look at houses, the obvious is bedrooms, garden, what do you really need? Stairs?
Sorry it's the way we did it and it counts wherever you are going especially as the older we get ......
Geoff, Valencia sounds very nice. I have never been there I have to say, What I suggest you do, if you can, is let out your English home and go to Valencia in the winter months. And....hope I don't sound like the proverbial pessimist if you do sell and go there always keep a bolt hole in England just in case things don't work out
Geoff, further ......I lived in Italy for 15 years and although I still love it and, of course, the climate is really good.....it may seem strange but the UK still has a lot going for it.
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We are also hoping to go to Spain, near to where my brother already lives - so I will just pick his brains! Healthcare seems good where he is, to be honest. But we are not ready to make the move yet, lots to organise before then as only one of the boys wants to come with us (at the moment - he might change his mind), so have to get the others sorted first. Ours is a long term plan, unlike Geoff who can just pack his dog and toothbrush!
Girasole, I approve! Mind you I have the silliest name on here so who am I to comment?!
Geoff - make a list of what you think you will need either now or future - public transport (you may not always be able to drive) Closeness to town/ shops/doctors for similar reason, Hospital closeness was one of ours as well, and decent links I guess to an airport if in Spain. Ex-pat communities
Then look at houses, the obvious is bedrooms, garden, what do you really need? Stairs?
Sorry it's the way we did it and it counts wherever you are going especially as the older we get ......
Bjay, now even done an avatar! Wonders will never cease.
Geoff, why 'anatomical' ? It is a flower. Just checked the definition of 'anatomical' so I don't understand:-
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/anatomical.
Geoff, Valencia sounds very nice. I have never been there I have to say, What I suggest you do, if you can, is let out your English home and go to Valencia in the winter months. And....hope I don't sound like the proverbial pessimist if you do sell and go there always keep a bolt hole in England just in case things don't work out
Here's a good name: Rosa carretilla
Answer: Pink wheelbarrow, in Spanish.
I'll remember that Gary. Its really cool
well done sasha - I said you'd pick up loads of stuff to do on
computer.
Never been to Spain
Geoff, further ......I lived in Italy for 15 years and although I still love it and, of course, the climate is really good.....it may seem strange but the UK still has a lot going for it.
Lyon.....hehe....wonder who that could be for?
Have been to Italy
If you'd like to hear the word pronounced, it's spoken here:
http://www.vocabolaudio.com/it/girasole
(You need to click on the little audio symbol on that link)
Rosa cariola...would you be offended if I corrected you?