Hello there to everyone. I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated this (nearly 1 year now). Where do I start? So much has happened and changed since I wrote my blog last time! Rather than bore you with every episode during the last year I will try and update you as to what we are doing now. We have sold our house in England, which is a HUGE relief. We are still living here in Zaragoza and still enjoying it. Chris is working full time as a PE/Science teacher at a school, www.britanico-aragon.edu. He is enjoying [View Full Entry]

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Hello everyone. This is just a brief update of what is happening over here in Spain as I have not updated our Blog since Natalies Birthday which seems ages ago now. Well, what have we been upto I hear you ask? I am sure you will not be surprised to hear that we have had 2 more fiestas since the last blog. The first at the end of January and the second TODAY!! We have also celebrated the Carval here in Zaragoza (photos to follow shortly). The house has all gone, how shall I put it? Pear shaped! Our buyer seems [View Full Entry]

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This all started on her actual Birthday (6th January). An extremely difficult day to have a Birthday in Spain as EVERYWHERE is closed due to the celbration of the 3 kings. We opened her Birthday presents, and all spent a lovely quiet day together. This finished with a Birthday tea. The Spanish eat a special cake of kings day called Roscon so it seemed apt that Natalie having her Birthday on Kings Day had a Roscon for her cake and as the one we bought was filled with chocolate sauce she was quite happy! She then (with everything being closed) had [View Full Entry]

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As far as Rowan is concerned it could not have come any sooner. She has been asking when she is going to her 'spanish school' like Natalie ever since we got here. Well, the day has finally arrived! Today Rowan put on her uniform and accompanied with her new school bag went off to nursery. She will be going from 09.00 - 12.00, Monday - Friday to start with. Her first day was amazing! She got to the door and after Chris pressed the buzzer to be let in, the door was opened, she went straight in, without turning back to [View Full Entry]

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The 3 Kings (12th day of Christmas). The Spanish celebrate on the 12th day of Christmas. This is when the 3 kings (3 Reyes) come and bring gifts (the equivalent of Santa in England). Last night there was a parade through the city to celebrate the 3 kings arriving in Zaragoza ready to deliver the presents to everyone. We went to watch the parade and prepared for the arrival of the 3 kings. We can now begin to celebrate Natalies Birthday. 5 today, I can't believe it! Where does the time go? [View Full Entry]

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A good day all round despite being 30! Flowers, presents, cards, this was the wonderful start to my day. How could it get any better? Well, it did! Spicer McColl - An offer on our house in England!!!!! Wayhay!! It looks like despite having my bag stolen on New Years Eve the year is off to a good start! Offer accepted, solicitor contacted, ball rolling. Lets hope it stays hunky dorey and all runs smoothly! A lovely meal with Chris and the girls. Drinks in Gallaghers Irish bar where Chris had arranged for all my friends to be there, banners, stupid [View Full Entry]

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Just wanted to wish you ALL a Happy New Year! All the best for 2007! Lets hope its a good one? [View Full Entry]

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A real family Christmas! ALL parents came over from England to celebrate our first Christmas with us. Please see the photos to view what a wonderful time we had and how Zaragoza looks at Christmas. Everyone has returned home safely now (despite a few problems with cancelled flights). Sorry about the fog, but at least we got to see you for longer? Christmas fiestas are still happening here as the Spanish celebrate right up until the 12th night. New Years Eve, Birthdays and Reyes to follow shortly. [View Full Entry]

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Marion & Geoff arrived this week for their first visit to Zaragoza. We had a very enjoyable week and hope to see them here again soon. [View Full Entry]

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Sorry its taken so long! Well how can I describe the fiestas of the Pilar here in Zaragoza? Very busy, noisy, exciting, enjoyable! Please find attached some photos of what we got up to with mum and dad to celebrate the fiestas. A fantastic fiesta, despite all the people. Having M&D here to celebrate it with us made it even more special and enjoyable. See you again soon Mum and Dad? We are now looking forward to Marion & Geoff arriving on Saturday for more fun! [View Full Entry]

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