Grannyrose wrote on Sat Oct 1, 2022 10:43am:
I’ve never been on my own while over in Spain but if I were, I don’t think I’d venture out at night at all. It’s very safe but I’d stay in if there weren’t any street lights. I notice that lots of people rise early and go out for a walk. You could do everything you want during dayligh...
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...t hours. Shop, walk, enjoy a lunch or coffee out. Until you find your feet, stay in at night with your doors locked. Get a television installed and WiFi so that you can be in contact with family at home. I like the idea of getting familiar with a good translator, an excellent suggestion.
also, register with your local health centre when you arrive as youngsters have a tendency to get sick when least expected so you’ll need access to medical care.I read recently that the council had finally adopted the Torretta area so hopefully you’ll have street lights installed soon.
The winter weather in Spain is lovely during the day but be aware that once the sun goes down the heat vanishes. You must organise proper heating or you won’t survive. If there is aircon, it can be used to heat the rooms. The houses are single brick so loose heat very quickly. Bring an electric blanket and hot water bottle for your child Good 13tog duvets too. Slippers and warm clothes. English tv can difficult so WiFi connection for Amazon Prime, Disney plus or Netflix will be your salvation. There’s more to consider than worrying about walking about at nighttime.
Enjoy your stay and good luck.
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GRannyrose..... this lady cannot register with her local health centre as you suggest, as she is non resident so will need private health insurance for her visits! Also I have 'survived'. 19 winters here without an electric blanket or a 13.5 tog duvet - it is not standard to need these things, it depends where you live and, these type of items are available here - no need to bring things like that from the UK.
Cheers
Elinspain