10 Things That Are Different Here

Here are some (perhaps very obvious) things I have noticed about Spain having spent four weeks in various parts of the country:

 

1. Most people live in flats rather than houses.

What a pretty example

What a pretty example

 

2. Everyone uses Whatsapp.

I was invited to get on board straight away

I was invited to get on board straight away

 

3. You can’t get fresh milk here, only UHT.

This is going to be a hard six months

This is going to be a hard six months

 

4. The streets are empty between about 2pm and 5pm in the summer because it gets ridiculously hot.

This photo was actually taken about 7.30pm, yet it was still extremely hot

This photo was actually taken about 7.30pm, yet it was still extremely hot

 

5. The Spanish are very generous.

Especially concerning free tapas

Especially concerning free tapas

 

6. They eat their evening meal very late, even at 11pm and beyond.

Spanish Tortilla

Spanish Tortilla

 

7. They talk a lot, and very loudly at that.

Good job there are many churches where silencio is encouraged.

Good job there are many churches where silencio is encouraged.

 

8. There is often free wifi in city centres, parks and public places.

I get a warm feeling when I see the words 'free' and 'wifi'.

I get a warm feeling when I see the words ‘free’ and ‘wifi’.

 

9. You can’t get on BBC Iplayer, 4oD or Netflix.

No English TV for me then!

No English TV for me then!

 

10. You can’t browse a souvenir shop without it being assumed by the shopkeeper that you want to buy everything you look at.

Don't even think about going near these fans, they'll ask you which one you want.

Don’t even think about going near these fans, they’ll ask you which one you want.

 

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