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In reply to the discussion: Well we finally made it!!!! [View all]

sdfernando

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22. Thank you NBachers
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:42 AM
19 hrs ago

I am still getting settled in and have a lot to do here. Valencia is in the middle of Las Fallas and it is so noisy. Fireworks going off right now....not like in the US, this is major stuff...goes on for hours. If you don't like fireworks and noise best to avoid Las Fallas.

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Well we finally made it!!!! [View all] sdfernando Monday OP
What an adventure ! dweller Monday #1
If you make here I'll spring for drinks and tapas! /nt sdfernando Monday #3
Spain is one of my favorite countries Bluestocking Monday #2
Thanks Bluestocking...and same offer as above. sdfernando Monday #4
Happy for you. blm Monday #5
Awesome! sdfernando Monday #7
I am so incredibly happy for you! FM123 Monday #6
Thansk FM123! /nt sdfernando Monday #8
Thanks FM123! sdfernando Monday #10
Congratulations. Another DU ex-pat. sinkingfeeling Monday #9
Thank yiou sinkingfeeling sdfernando Monday #11
Costa Rica. sinkingfeeling Monday #12
Oh, Costa Rica is very nice sdfernando 19 hrs ago #18
Valencia is so beautiful ! kimbutgar Monday #13
It really is quite a beautiful city... sdfernando 19 hrs ago #19
Congratulations! 2naSalit Monday #14
Thank you 2naSalit! sdfernando 19 hrs ago #20
I can only imagine... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #23
Waaaiit! You forgot us. Congratulations. I'm very happy for all three of you. Buddyzbuddy Monday #15
Hi Buddyzbuddy sdfernando 19 hrs ago #21
Hi sdfernando, thank you, that's very thoughtful. Buddyzbuddy 15 hrs ago #24
Best wishes for a happy retirement, and enjoyable life in Spain! FakeNoose Monday #16
Thank you FakeNoose! sdfernando 14 hrs ago #25
I salute you on your new adventure. Please help us experience your new home with posts and pictures! NBachers Monday #17
Thank you NBachers sdfernando 19 hrs ago #22
Congrats! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #26
Congratulations to you and many happy years to come! chia 13 hrs ago #27
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