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Farewell to Benicassim
Last few days here we really can't believe the week has gone so quickly.
We have enjoyed exploring the area; our mission here is to find a place to return for the whole winter next year.
Benicassim is high on our list although the nights are cold. the days have had their fair share of sun we would like another 5 degrees warmer.
The advantage in this place is ...
First stages of planning
... is in the initial stage, I plan to start out in Malaysia and Indonesia, before travelling overland to Thailand. Spend sometime in Chiang Mai, take a trip to Pai Then chill in Chiang Mai for a while before heading to Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia.
So far after a couple of days this is how far I've got in the planning stage and I do have another 11 months to go and a lot of things could change between now and then.
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Leaving soon...
... not for much longer. You see, we're now very motivated to learn more. Lars and I are making an offer on an apartment here on Playa Muchavista.
Our hope is to spend a least six months in Europe, five here in Spain and one month in Sweden. In our search for a Spanish home we want to be near the sea. If all goes according to plan we will ...
And now we have an N.I.E.
... whole of Spain.
History
Although largely ignored by the vast majority of foreigners up until the year 2005, the National Tax Identification number of Spain has been a requirement for all individuals conducting any type of business within Spain that involves purchasing or selling any items. The Spanish government have linked the NIE Number to various other departments such as the Social Security ...
Cats and more cats
... the keel! There was nobody around to go and see about payment so we just walked into the nearest restaurant (the only one open I think) and had a delicious lunch each. The island, like so many other beauty spots in Spain, has been made a nature reserve and amongst other prohibited activities, fishing is not allowed in any form. Then a walk around the island through the 'village’ and along the fortress walls and then across to the "green" end ...