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Friday night, we went up to Darrell´s new bar.  Darrell is now working for a great couple who actually come from Portsmouth.  They moved out here a few years ago and bought a bar, within walking distance of where we live.  Jason finally seems happy and enjoying his time here in Spain.  The people are fantastic and they have given all of us opportunities we never had in the UK.

​Getting out and meeting people, from the local area is the key.  There are three areas within our urbanization.  Each area is different, catering for different people, but we like each one equally and spend our time between all of them, meeting the locals, chatting and passing the time of day.  The fact is, we have met more people here in six weeks than we had in two years in The UK.  The biggest difference of course, has been the genuine nature of those we have been introduced to.  Each person has moved here for very similar reasons, so we all had a lot in common!
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There was Karaoke on Friday night down the bar, and despite it still being out of season here, at the tail end of the winter, the bar was busy.  Most people here at the moment, like us are residents and each person knows each other, making for a great atmosphere and a close community!


​Darrell got on well, during his first shift and seemed to be enjoying it.  I was introduced to the owners and equally enjoyed meeting them.  They are honest, up front and tell you how it is, which is important to me at least.  I have always got on with those people who are not afraid to tell you the truth and be honest to your face rather than talk behind you back, like we were used to in Southampton!  I have offered to work some shifts for them in the summer, during the busy season here!

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​So there we have it, six weeks in and we all have a job, we are all working and beginning to forge a new life in Spain.  The scare stories about life and employment in Spain, have not materialised for us.  We have all at least been able to start building a life here on The Costas´s.

​Jamie is now working for an upmarket restaurant in a predominantly Spanish area, working behind the bar, serving cocktails.  He is more than happy and knows he will be working hard in the up coming months.  We are expecting a very busy season here in Alicante from what we have been told.  There has been a significant increase in bookings from The UK, due to the trouble in the middle east and especially Turkey!
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Jason pulled the perfect southern pint!


​Jamie got up and sang three songs while we were out.  He spends hours singing to himself around Casa Caprice, so after a few vodka´s he got up and gave a few renditions, although in reality he can do that without the stimulation of vodka!

​So everything is rosy here in Spain.  Life is better than ever and we are all looking forward to a happy and productive future.

Scare mongers be gone, we have made it thus far, will not give up and are content with just not being in Britain!

​Peace and love always! x