Posted by: Daniel-Madrid
new member #2 - 12/02/08 05:25 AM
Hi all,
I noticed the previous new member thread so I thought i'd also introduce myself :-)
I am originally from the UK but have been living in Madrid for almost 5 years now (since Feb 2004). I work at a big IT company in Madrid as a consultant. This means i get to do lots of travelling around Spain on expenses so I have seen quite a few places already; the best way to travel in Spain and see the sights is when someone else is paying! :-)
I am married to a Spaniard which is why I am in Spain in the first place! I live in a medium sized village near the mountains to the north-west of the city. We have a 2.5 year old son who already understands both languages which is incredible to watch. He takes up all of my spare time with his games/tricks/abuse etc etc.
I am not sure that I could return to the UK now because I like the Spanish lifestyle and also the fact that it is generally sunny here :-) I still love the sweltering heat of summer in Madrid, although only now that I don't live in the centre of the city. I spent 2 years living right in the centre and hated, mostly because of the noise/traffic/heat in summer/amount of people in close proximity. Being out in the mountains now though is fantastic.
Anyway, just a 'hello' to everyone!
Daniel
I noticed the previous new member thread so I thought i'd also introduce myself :-)
I am originally from the UK but have been living in Madrid for almost 5 years now (since Feb 2004). I work at a big IT company in Madrid as a consultant. This means i get to do lots of travelling around Spain on expenses so I have seen quite a few places already; the best way to travel in Spain and see the sights is when someone else is paying! :-)
I am married to a Spaniard which is why I am in Spain in the first place! I live in a medium sized village near the mountains to the north-west of the city. We have a 2.5 year old son who already understands both languages which is incredible to watch. He takes up all of my spare time with his games/tricks/abuse etc etc.
I am not sure that I could return to the UK now because I like the Spanish lifestyle and also the fact that it is generally sunny here :-) I still love the sweltering heat of summer in Madrid, although only now that I don't live in the centre of the city. I spent 2 years living right in the centre and hated, mostly because of the noise/traffic/heat in summer/amount of people in close proximity. Being out in the mountains now though is fantastic.
Anyway, just a 'hello' to everyone!
Daniel