Part 6; ONE YEAR ON …….. Yes, yes, I know, the previous epistle stated that this column from your beloved scribe was going to be about summer and winter, but I am nothing if not fickle and I promised she who must be obeyed (that’s Sally of course, not my beloved better other half) that I had a little something up my sleeve, so here it is...
Part 5: So, what’s it like to retire to Gandia Spain?Hello again! So, from a pair of Retirees to all of you considering making Spain your retirement destination, you may be interested in our findings since we arrived here post Brexit. First, you really do need an effective, efficient local Lawyer. Once more, the 'For Sale By Sally in Spain' team can...
Part 4: Marinas and Mountains! Hi y’all! I seem to remember saying in one of the earlier issues, that we had absolutely no idea about anything Gandia wise. In fact, we had never heard of Gandia! Denia, yep. Calpe even, yep! Then there are, of course, the everyone knows ones such as Benidorm, Malaga, Marbs and even Benalmadena. But Gandia? Nope! Well,...
Part 3: Wolfie arrives! I know that you’re all really wanting to know about Wolfie, but I’m going to tease you a little bit more first! Don’t turn over the page ‘cause’ this is all useful stuff. Trust me, I’m a retired Psychologist! Yes, I did notice you yawn as it happens! But I digress ….. You must be prepared t...
Part 2 - Hello Spain!As planned, we arrived after a seven-and-a-half-hour drive along motorways that shame our own, at our hotel in Denia. A charming little place that we can honestly recommend. Lovely staff (not all English speaking), comfortable accommodation, realistically priced and breakfast in their garden terrace is just a top treat! But again, I get...
Part 1: In the Beginning – The Journey that took us to Gandia (The Northern Costa Blanca - Costa Azahar) “Gandia? That’s in India, isn’t it?” Oh hi! Sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. Allow me to explain. Y’see we, that’s my lovely wife and I, had been looking at properties in Spain for over two years as we ap...