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Coronavirus

Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain

Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain (it’s what we’re doing)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain (it’s what we’re doing) February 6, 2022 A reader recently asked for an update on the Covid situation in Spain. It just happened to coincide with a 26-day trip …

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“Lately, I’m getting the feeling that I came in at the end. The best is over”

by Frank (bbqboy)

“Lately, I’m getting the feeling that I came in at the end. The best is over” Tony said that when during his first session with Dr.Melfi on the Pilot episode of The Sopranos. We’ve been …

Read more“Lately, I’m getting the feeling that I came in at the end. The best is over”
10 months of living in Spain

On 10 months of living in Spain…

by Frank (bbqboy)

August 22, 2021 Time has flown and it’s hard to believe we’ve been in Spain almost 10 months. It was October 1st of 2020 when we flew back from Canada, visa in hand, and decided to have a look at …

Read moreOn 10 months of living in Spain…
Where will YOU go when you can travel again?

Where will YOU go when you can travel again? (and does anyone else have the post-Covid blues?)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Where will YOU go when you can travel again? May 30, 2021 We’re starting to see the end of the tunnel. This week we’ll finally be getting our first Covid shot. All going well, we’ll be fully …

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The latest on Covid in Spain… and on life on standby

The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby

by Frank (bbqboy)

The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby February 28, 2021 News came out last week that Spain had 9,387 Covid deaths in February – the highest number of deaths since April of 2020. …

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Wearing Masks: what we learned from the Japanese

Wearing Masks: what we learned from the Japanese and how it applies today

by Frank (bbqboy)

Wearing Masks: what we learned from the Japanese and how it applies today “Look at those Asians with their ridiculous masks. You’d think we’re all dirty”. It’ s the reaction of a lot of Westerners …

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Settling into our new home in Spain

Settling into our new home in Spain, Covid and our TIE appointments

by Frank (bbqboy)

November 15, 2020 We’ve had an incredibly busy week getting settled into our new apartment in Nerja. It’s why I’ve been so quiet on the blog (I hope to write more regularly starting sometime later …

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finding a home in Spain

Coronavirus Diaries: the “we found a home in Spain” edition

by Frank (bbqboy)

Coronavirus Diaries: the “we found a home in Spain” edition October 18,2020 We’re back in Spain just as the Covid is back to being at the top of the news cycle all over the world. Some people don’t …

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August Recap: How Covid has changed us, thoughts on Montreal, and getting out…

by Frank (bbqboy)

September 6, 2020 It’s been a strange year. In Leon we saw the transition from spring to summer. Because of the strict lockdown in Spain we saw it all from our window. We left Spain in early July to …

Read moreAugust Recap: How Covid has changed us, thoughts on Montreal, and getting out…
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