And since your move?
Making the decision to come here felt like a really big deal and when it happened, it really did feel like jumping off a cliff! But, once in free fall – you just deal with it.
I felt I was giving everything up – job, career, stability, comfort – but for family reasons it was time to make a change.
Needing to have an income, we got into tourism – super hard work, lots of lessons learned and a great way to meet people.
I had worked in the charity sector and was given the unique opportunity to support the development of Age in Spain. Which is what I am doing now. The organisation helps secures a firm future for all of us as we live our later life in Spain. It is the first national charity in Spain to be dedicated to the welfare of English-speaking older people. It aims to empower older people to lead fuller lives in their adopted country.
When not working and inspired by the incredible landscapes here, I started to paint – why did I ever think I had no talent?
And I also care for abandoned animals that seem to find their way here!
Do you have any advice for Women thinking about making the move?
Consider the options, plan ahead and be brave. We only live once!