Just over one year ago we packed up all our belongings, three children and dog and headed for Spain. We drove for three days through France and landed in Barcelona with inflatable beds, a few plates and a handful of cutlery. Sometimes these decisions make perfect sense when you are in the middle of them and only later do you think….”wow, we were mad!”.
Here are my thoughts 14 months on:
– Catalania is one of the most beautiful and vibrant places on earth.
– Spanish food is very tasty. Fifteen pounds tasty to be exact!
– Children are more resilient than we give them credit for.
– Being a stay at home Mum takes an enormous amount of energy and patience.
– Learning a new language as an adult is  takes longer than you would think.
– You meet many, many interesting and truly incredible people in an international community.
– The Spanish know how to celebrate life in a way I have never seen before.
– Beach life never gets old.
– Living in wine country is beautiful, interesting and dangerous.
– Reaching outside your comfort zone to attain new life and personal goals rewards you in amazing and unexpected ways.