I would never have expected that the drivers in Spain are so willing to stop at a zebra crossing. And they are. In the Netherlands, and maybe in other countries as well, drivers step on the accelerator as soon as they see ones’ intention to cross, but over here they anticipate your crossing even when … Read more
A Christmas Carol This is the blackest Christmas day I ever experienced. All night I was kept awake and haunted by three nightmares, which I so much hoped to have left behind in the Netherlands and which enabled me to leave the Netherlands without even a blink of my eye. Being haunted again I decided … Read more
They did warn us [6] Today it was again a beautiful sunny day. Although a bit windy as you can see in this picture. The young guy tried to fly up to his colleagues. He didn’t succeed. Neither did we, trying to get a NIE number in Spain for the umptieth time. We went to … Read more
Arrived in the south of Spain! I still have my coat on, but that is only because I forgot that it is not cold here at midday. Have to find my summer jacket as soon as possible. 🙂 ^hm
One thing we definitely have to get used to in Spain is the noise. Spanish children are brought up with noise. Schools have loudspeakers that blare music in the moments before school and in the breaks. That has an advantage though. In the Netherlands, the school bell rings 5 minutes before and once the moment … Read more
Arrived at my son’s place and we are so happy to see the grandchildren again after almost half a year. Luckily they are happy too to see us. ^hm
They did warn us [3] Internet banking is not as common in Spain as it is in the Netherlands. According to my source (aka my son), there is only one bank that is sufficient and that is ING Direct. A bank that does not have many offices, so we have to go to a village … Read more
They did warn us [2] Tom and I have downloaded the right forms from the internet, filled and printed them, and went to the police station. Everyone going in was obliged to explain the nature of their business, put their things in a scanner, and themselves through a security gate. I can understand that. When … Read more
They did warn us [1] I have a prepaid Spanish mobile number, but starting December I want a contract, so I went to the phone company in search of information. The good news is, I can keep my number, even when changing the provider. Or, that’s what they say – I am a quick learner, … Read more