Listening to the waves with no regrets

I feel quite envious of you and your new life in Spain.
Well done for taking the plunge and living the dream, and Keith sounds a great companion.

Best of luck, you are very daring, although Manchester is not wonderful at present and I’m sure there is an expat community in you town. Hope your Spanish language skills are good!.

Well done, good decision...

So pleased you are enjoying it. I am sure Keith is enjoying it too.

You were brave going by yourself. So glad it is working out so well. Enjoy this special time.

So pleased to hear that you are happy in Spain and I loved reading about your life - especially the bit about waking up to the sound of waves!
Keep us up to date from time to time, please. Maybe some photos too?

It sounds a lot nicer than here, well done, lovely having Keith with you too.

I hope you are passing a great time so far. Because listening to the wave sitting over the bank is really interesting. I like it.

It sounds idealic, lovingit, and so much more relaxing than being here in the UK at the moment. I am so looking forward to visiting Estepona, where my sister lives, as soon as it is ok to travel. Have the best time.

So pleased for you lovingit, you are making me jealous . Now I'm thinking about a post-COVID visit to Spain....

I love that your dog is called Keith. My DSIL has a chihuahua called Colin!

I have been here 3 weeks now and feeling quite happy with my decision. I am lucky that I enjoy the bliss of solitude and can spend hours doing very little! Having my dog with me was essential,I can do without humans living with me but not my dog.Other dog lovers will understand.
I dont have a car here so it,s been footpower to explore.Cafes are used to dogs so lots of stops for coffee I eat out most days and Keith,my dog, has taken well to cafe life and lies happily under the table watching the world go by.
After living in a victorian semi the apartment felt very small but I love it!! I am selling up when I go home and now I know that downsizing won,t be a problem.

Good for you, so pleased you are having a good time.

If it wasn’t for the need for medication, hospital visits etc. We would be very tempted to do the same.

Enjoy!

I'm very envious and love that you took your dog!

We are just back indoors from a lovely day at the seaside. A warm autumn day (for us) with the sun shining, and some brave folk enough to have a swim in the sea.
We are home now, it’s chilly and tomorrow the weather is set to change again. Enjoy your holiday I wish I was there.

Enjoy - solitude can be wonderful in its own way.

70 for me soon too, but in Feb. In the Alps at the moment, gorgeous autumn colours and snow capped mountains all around. x

That sounds amazing honestly, good for you. Most of my relationships are down to just online chat now and not seen some friends for months. Glad you can ride this out somewhere peaceful

I honestly feel you made a good choice. Relax and enjoy your stay.

It sounds lovely.
I wish I'd extended my gap three months and stayed in Australia.

Enjoy your pensioner gap year lovingit Spain is a beautiful country with beautiful friendly people.

Anywhere is better than here right now. Make the most of it, you've done the right thing.

It's damp and miserable here---in more ways than one

Well done you. Very brave. So pleased you’re enjoying it; it sounds divine. I love the sound of the sea too.

It sounds like bliss lovingit. Send us a nice sunny picture. Its raining cats and dogs here and we've had to have the light on all day - in the sun room!

Well done you, I’m rather envious.

I’m pleased for you lovingit and just a little envious. Enjoy it all.