We have decided to go and live in our house in Cassagnes 20 miles west of Perpignan and 45 mins from the Mediterranean coast. Well why wouldn't you?
Our lovely children and grand children will be near to our hearts always if not always round the corner. Skype,Video chat, instant messaging, Facebook and this blog will keep us in touch as will our regular visits to the UK and their visits to us in the sunshine, 330 days a year !
There are books, magazines and websites warning people not to fall for the continental dream, and we have friends galore warning us that their pensions have devalued by 25% by the drop in sterling value against the Euro in the last 3 years.
To be fair the cost of food and eating out has absolutely rocketed, doubled on some cases. A decent piece of cheese can cost £8 in the supermarket.
So this blog will attempt to chronicle the move, the renovations of the house and how we manage without our UK friends, family, and all the things we take for granted in the British suburbs.
What I know is that I will never turn onto a Brit basher because I Love England and all things English, British infact, we are just ready for an adventure and want to give it our best shot.
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