12/01/2026
I moved to Valencia - a “temporary” 6-month move that turned into 8 years and my whole adult life so far.
When this picture was taken, I had no idea what was ahead.
The 11 different flats I’d live in, the friends who’d leave and the ones who’d stay, the fact that I’d speak fluent Spanish and have a Spanish partner…
All the wild, wonderful and sometimes really freaking stressful aspects of expat life that were ahead.
In some ways, it feels like it’s flown by. But it serves as a reminder that sometimes it’s worth looking back and seeing all of the ways we’ve grown since then, the skills we’ve learned, the experiences we’ve had.
So, thanks to this Lara for being brave and making the first step! She carved the way for a pretty incredible life ✨
