Smithy South Africa

Smithy

South African expat in Spain
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I am a mature, South African lady, who has lived in Wales for nearly 18 years. I could not live in that climate any longer, so moved to Spain in April 2013. In 4 months I have bought a car, a house, had a house full of visitors ten days after moving in, and am now ready to start integrating into the Alicante way of life. I primarily want to learn to speak Spanish, but would love to join an amateur dramatic society, attend the theatre/cinema, tour wine estates, dine out, get involved in charity work, attend literary festivals (like Edinburgh and The Hay Festival), listen to music and generally socialise. I have also heard that there is a South African community in Alicante. I would love to hear from some of them. Many thanks to anybody that takes the time to read this; and reply.

I joined expat.com on 08 February 2013.

  • I can speak English and Afrikaans
  • Interests reading, travel, tennis, music, atre, swimming, charity work, dining out, wine tasting, amateur dramatics
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Expat experience

I am currently living here
Spain
Spain
Jun 1995 - Apr 2013
Wales
Cardiff, Wales
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I studied to become a post-compulsory tutor and taught young adults with mild to moderate special educational needs. I loved this job so much.

The weather!! So grey.

Apr 1900 - Jun 2013
South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
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I was born here, went to school here, married here and had my children here.

Leaving it!! The crime rate in S.A. is always a concern.