life on the road
 

hi everybody, i am new to the forum, much prefer this one to expat focus, its all very negative on there.
Anyway my hubbie, myself and 8 yr old daughter(and my wee dog) are moving to spain next march. We are moving over in a campervan, think to the Valencia area(nothing to do with moto gp being there!!) Doing a lot of research and been learning Spanish.
Would really like to hear from anyone who has done it this way.
Quite an adventure for us, and hopefully a lot of good memories and experiences for my daughter.
Any advice on anything to do with the move appreciated. :):)

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Hiya Scotlass

The F1 Grand Prix is there next year as well, and the Americas Cup is returning there also.

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hi mitzyboy, thanx for answering. I know, I cant wait. t said f1 would br a street race at night, I am a big f1 fan..:thumbsup:

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Watch out though, Mitzy is near by and he is a funny one...................



Oh and welcome to the forum.

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Cheers Rugbymatt, am hoping all you nice people will be able to point me in the right direction with our adventure...

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We too made the move here in 2003 in a motorhome - spent 7 months living "on the road" so to speak, though not the Valencia area. Great fun - if you want to ask anything specific, ask away!

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Hi Scotlass
We are hoping to do something similar next year - 12 months in a caravan to see how the land lies before we sell up for good here.
Well i wish you loads of love and luck and the people on here are always ready with the advice.
Go for it girl may see you around.
Love Sam

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Are you going to be living in the motorhome?
I only ask because you may have an issue with your daughters' schooling. For example, to get a child into the school, you have to produce all sorts of documentation showing that you are on the local Padron (similar to electoral register), you have to produce your NIE (Spanish fiscal number), you have to have a medical report from the local doctors, as well as being able to show that your child has private health cover or is covered under the Spanish system, and you have to produce proof that you have paid your local rates and taxes. This may all be difficult if you do not have a permanent address!
Just trying to help!
Regards
Tim

Ps, The Grand Prix next year is on a street circuit, but a night race is only a rumour!
http://www.f1-vlc.com/

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Captain Sensible brings us back to reality :D

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And don`t froget if you are now in Spain for more than three months you are deemed resident and have to apply for residencia and also matriculate your Vehicle.

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Mitzy is still a hippy at heart, free love, free lifestyle, free everything............

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Yeh but we need to know the sensibles as well coz us thats not there yet are learning from you guys that are. So keep em coming the more you tell us the better prepared we can be :thumbsup:.
Love Sam

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Read the free beer thread and tell me if anything you want to know is missing.... http://bestsmileys.com/lol/4.gif

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:unsure:Now that is something that I have NEVER been called!
It is a valid point though!

Tim

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Thanks jdr
We've found out loads of stuff from off there that we hadnt even thought about - brilliant idea whoever set it up and well done to the people who have contributed to it it is invaluable.
Love to all
Sam

PS love the pic - got that on my msn but dint know you could do em on ere as well.