7 Reasons we LEFT the United States for SPAIN! 💃🏼🥘
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- Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024
- Greg and I and our two adult boys have a story to tell about how and why we came here to Spain. This is a short summary of why. As this channel progresses we will be sharing more of our story. We will be honest and sometimes embarrassingly straightforward about our triumphs and struggles. We hope you follow along with us as we create these videos. We will take you with us as we learn and adjust to living in Spain.
Let's see how this unfolds!!!
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Bienvenidos a España. Disfruten de nuestra casa común y dejen en el proceso parte de su alegría para mejorar aún más nuestro país.
Thank you so much!! We all loved your comment! We promise to bring our joy!!
Que bonito joder.
welcome to Spain, bienvenidos !!
Muchisimas Gracias!!
My wife, daughter and I just sold our house in TX 3 weeks ago and are moving to Spain as well, pretty much for the same reasons as you. We're currently in Mexico visiting family and we'll be applying for a Non Lucrative Visa since it looks like they're getting rid of the Golden Visa which we wanted originally. Can't wait to finally be there. We love it there! Thanks for the video!
So cool!!! You are about to have some fun! Will you apply when you get here? If you do, try to get your Federal background check/fingerprints done before you leave the States. If you're coming here straight from Mexico, you probably can't which is ok. I know it's still possible to do it from here. Best of luck and thank you!!!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut the Non Lucrative Visa can't be applied in Spain, it's got to be applied for in one's usual country of residence.
Why don't you move to Mexico? Spain is full.
@@Ilar-en7lg it's full? Ok, so when do you leave so it's no longer full and I can move there?
@@therealkakitron Hahahahahaha 🤣, yes sure, I'm going to leave my country so another foreign person can come hahahahahahaha🤣
This was an 'amazing, incredible and spectacular' video! Hahaha
Our family is moving from Oakland California to Valencia this coming Tuesday and it's for all of the reasons you've mentioned. Your comments about changing the trajectory of your family history were really thoughtful and something we had to get comfortable with as we have a 10 year old and older parents.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and for the great video.
LOL, Greg loves describing our video like that hahaha! You have a lot of excitement coming soon! Thank you for watching and we wish you all the best in the move!
This is really nice to hear you talk about
Thank you so much! We were worried about how people would take our honesty and we tried our best to not ruffle feathers but took the risk and we'll see how it goes!
everything yall said is so REAL, thank you for being so open about your reasons!! 🤗there's such a liberating feeling in living somewhere that feels safer and healthier. i love it in here in chile, but spain has always been on my list! maybe i'll meet yall there one day! :D hahah
OMG, yes! Safety and all that junk in the food is no joke over there. Come on over to Spain!! We'll be here...somewhere!
Bienvenidos a España, espero que seáis muy felices aquí. 😄
Muchisimas Gracias Javier! Muy amable!
Andalucia is a bit too extreme during the summer, wouldn't have been my first choice to live. But it is surely a beautiful place to live and enjoy all the things that brought you here, with incredible sightseeing and food. Bienvenidos!
It is warm! There are pros and cons for sure. Thank you for the welcome wishes!
Vivo en Andalucía. Me marché de Madrid hace 20 años. Existe una cosa aquí que se llama aire acondicionado y que usamos en verano para evitar el calor, tambien tenemos bonitas y refrescantes playas. (ironic mode on).
Mi experiencia en Andalucía ha sido muy positiva y mi calidad de vida mejoró con respecto a la vida en Madrid. Hablo en base a experiencia.
Hi, guys, new subscriber here. You both are lovely, I wish you the best. I'm from Málaga. I am so glad you feel that way. I certainly know Greg is gonna improve his heart with our life style with way less stress. I'll be watching your videos.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for the warm wishes!! 🥹🥹 It means a lot to us! He had a teledoc appointment yesterday and so far they are so thorough and helpful. We walk everyday...we have no choice because we don't have a car so poco a poco, the stress will release.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Exactly! Poco a poco. You need to really get used to this different way of life. We have really good professionals here and it's not as expensive as in the usa. I really think you are going to notice a lot of improvement soon enough. Meanwhile, you know, work to live. Enjoy the family, the friends, the life. We only have one, and I think Spain is a good choice to enjoy it. Thanks for answering.
Awesome! Very well explained and sensible! My wife and I (from California) are also seriously considering a move to Spain, maybe in a few years, for many of the same reasons. We lived in Switzerland from 1996-98 and can't believe we never visited Spain then (many trips to France and Italy and Germany though). PS, just approaching 150 hrs in DS now--it is great!
I want to visit Switzerland so bad! I hope you make the move one day! By the time you decide to move here, you will be fluent!
You are right from an American in France for 21 years !! Visit Spain often back in june again in december used to lived in Madrid too, enjoy Spain and Europe!
Thank you so much for the comment! Wow! 21 years...that's so great!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Thanks Yesss!!
Outside of my spanish input, I wish you both happiness in Spain. Yes moving to another country with a different language is a super big step.
Good Stuff!
🥰🥹🥹Thank you so much!!!
For us, there is a factor number 8 -- the layout of European, and Spanish, cities. For retirement, we would like something different, and nothing is more different than the Spanish/Euro "cities develop from the inside out" to the US "flee the cities to the suburb of your choice" plan. True, there are some US cities where one could get an apartment, ditch the car, and walk around, but not many. We have been to the largest Spanish cities, (Madrid, Barca, Valencia, and Sevilla) and many other European cities, and all of them were laid out when the main way of getting around was walking, and they are still laid out that way. Plus, the King (Duke, Earl, whatever) had his palace in the center of town, and the niceness of the city fans out from there. The places in Europe which are the most dangerous are all on the outside of cities. I think this is why you guys like your number 5, the country is based on people getting out of their homes and having fun together. Frankly, this may also help (I don't really know, maybe you guys have info on this) with the idea that you end up less polarized as you see all the people in your neighborhood every day. In the US too many of us see more friends and acquaintences on a screen than in real life.
Oh my goodness so true! We live in what's considered the city center of Malaga but it's not directly in the tourist area. We are seeing the same people over and over and developing that comradery with our "neighbors". It's great!
You may see children at bars, enjoying a soda, or a milk or anything. :-) We do not deny children going to bars with parents. There's a famous "taberna" in Barcelona, and our daughters LOVE to go there. While the main beverages are beer and sangria, and the adults we drink it, our daughters get a cola or lemonade, and popcorn. And we all talk together, and we mainly take our phones to know when our friends will arrive.
I LOVE IT!!!!
Good for you guys! I'm from New York City and I left the USA 36 years ago for Germany. :-) I'm still loving it and I'll never return to the USA.
Thank you so much!!!
Come to the north of Spain, green, beutiful but rainy aswell (we have more drizzle than showers). And *as you said, every part of Spain has a micro-climate, micro weather. Even in Analucía, if you go to Sierra Nevada, you'll realise that is like living in an alternative Andalusian weather. But yeah, if you don't fancy rain, Extremadura, Andalucía... are definitely great choices,. Welcome to Spain, and visit every part. The northen part are celtic lands. In Galicia (you should visit Galicia, really), in addition to Castilian Spanish, Galician is also spaoken. I'm from the Basque Country, so, we also speak Basque (which is a very ancient language, linguists doen't know where is coming from), and of course, we have the PINTXOS or pinchos. Asturias is so beautiful too... Every part of Spain has its charm. My English su...ducks ;)
It seems we can't go wrong anywhere we choose to finally settle! We are so grateful for your suggestions...Thank you so much!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Sorry for my shabby English, I'm used to read and listening it, not to write it.
@@alaznegonzalez no pasa nada! Es perfecto!
I've been following you guys since I started DS in December last year, I've loved your Spanish updates and I love hearing about your experiences outside of Spanish too - It's so weird because I feel like I know you both. I am from the UK and I couldn't imagine what it's like to live in the US. The only time I've ever seen a gun in real life was carried by a police officer! Also I'd love to know how it's been moving from freedom units to metric 😁😁 Please keep making videos!
Thank you so much for saying all that! 🥹🥰🥹🥰 The gun thing is crazy. We didn't want to be super dramatic on the video but it's super serious and makes us sick. You guys are lucky to not have to deal with that. OMG, I don't know why the metric system is so hard LOL! It's just a matter of memorizing it but we are acting like we can't do it haha!
Welcome to Spain and I hope you like your stay here! Regards from Alicante 😄♥
Thank you so much for the warm wishes!
Wow! Great video! One day I’ll visit Spain. Enjoy!
Thank you so much! We hope you can visit here too!
Hola! My husband and I moved from California to the Costa Blanca seven years ago. All the reasons you enlisted played a very important role for our move. Yes, there are some challenges specially at the beginning. After a while you get used to the new life and everything starts feeling familiar. Iam Mexican, the language is not an issue for me. Although it’s for my husband 😅
I'm looking forward to the point where we are used to the new life!! I am half Mexican too (and 30% Spanish) but unfortunately my parents didn't teach me Spanish 😩 We are both learning as quickly as we can!
Hi Greg! Enjoyed this video!!
Thanks Dan!
Hi, thanks for the videos. It would be interesting to see a video on how you found work in Spain and how you obtained a visa.
Ok, that is part of the plan. We are actually digital nomad visa holders so we both work from home but Greg's self-employment is what got us here. We'll explain more later for sure!
Wellcome to Spain. Bienvenidos!!
Muchisimas Gracias!!
Welcome to Spain! I wish you a happy life in this land. Welcome again!
@@aquilaxxi7953 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you so much!!
another great video
Thank you so much!
I´ve lived in southern Spain for 7 years (not Andalucia, next door in Murcia). When you say how nice the weather is, I feel you ought to mention how brutal the heat in July and August can be. It regularly tops 40 degrees, and hiding indoors from about 10am to about 10pm is the only option. Also, the lack of regular rain leaves things a bit dusty a lot of the time. As for cereals in the supermarket: breakfast cereals are not really a big thing in Spain, since breakfast is usually a quick snack, and the first proper meal of the day is "almuerzo" (for which "brunch" is a poor translation) at around 11 o´clock. I totally agree about how people just sit and relax easily in bars and cafés. In the English-speaking world, there really isn´t such a thing as "sobre mesa" where you just sit and talk for ages after finishing your meal/drink. But here it is huge. Also, you are right about people not being interested in your job. We have two Spanish friends we meet every Saturday, who we´ve known for 4 years, and they have never asked my wife once what work she used to do before we moved here from London. I love living in Spain, and am glad for you that you seem to be enjoying it too.
Oh my gosh, yes! I mentioned it being over-the-top hot sometimes but it's true. It's hot. Greg and I actually talked about doing a video specifically about surviving the summer out here. We had a couple incidents of dehydration that scared us a little. Something people should be warned about especially if you're not used to heat.
So true about everything else you mentioned! Thank you for sharing, it will help many people!
I'm one of those who loves the Pacific Northwest rain🌲🌊🌧, so I'll be exploring the Atlantic coast of Spain after a little more Dreaming Spanish.
If you miss the rain and the green areas you have the north coast, and no, for us Spaniards Barcelona is not the North 😅.
The best area to live in Spain is from Galicia to the basque country, specially Asturias or Cantabria.
I want to visit the Atlantic coast as well. It's so green and I miss that part about the PNW.
@mckiwen We have heard so many great things about the Galicia area. We haven't truly settled on Malaga so anything is possible for the future. Thank you for the suggestions!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut the main issue is the rain, it rains a lot, unfortunately thanks to climate change it does not rain as strong as it used to but still is over 100 days of rain per year. But, on exchange, life quality is way better than in the south. I used to live in the south and move north and seriously how dirty and uncared southern cities are is just incredible compared to northern cities.
@@mckiwen oh wow, really! That’s so good to know! I’ll talk to Gregory about that. Something to consider for sure
As an American who wants to move to Spain, thank you for this video. Just gives me more thoughts on getting away from the USA. However I want to go to the Barcelona area.
Also, yes the gun culture is honestly difficult here.
Hi from a spaniard , I recommend you instead or Barcelona the city of Valencia , because Valencia right now is the new Barcelona , they also speak a dialect of catalan called Valencian and they speak more spanish and english , because there is also a huge expat community , in Barcelona sadly there are too many pickpockets and robberies , well is just a recomendation , take care
Our youngest son LOVES the Barcelona area. We haven't for sure settled in southern Spain so we'll see where the wind takes us. I like the idea of being so close to France though. Plus you're closer to gorgeous mountains and hiking up there.
I hope you can join us here one day! In upcoming videos we'll talk about how we got approved for the Visa too. We won't be talking like experts though, just giving real life experience.
@@josecarlosbayoncueto4689I did love Valencia when I was there last year. I currently have friends in Barcelona so it is always my favorite place to be. But anywhere in Spain is better than the US.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6utI’d be very interested in that story. I started watching for the dreaming Spanish updates and now I am just so excited for the next update about life in Spain.
My girlfriend is learning French and I’m learning Spanish. I hope when we make the move we can start a channel as well.
I'm Glad that you had a great time in Spain ,take care
I completely agree with everything you guys said! I lived in Germany with my parents on two separate occasions when I was a kid for about 7 years in total and when we came back 33 years ago I didn't want to come back. Till this day, 33 years later I still wish we hadn't! Things are getting more serious, people are getting more polarized and divided, and there's just so much fear-mongering here and then when you add all of that with lacking education, prejudice and guns, it's just looking for disaster! Especially for us people of color, particularly the young boys and men. It's very dangerous! It's not until you live it that you understand it! I would love to go back to Germany or anywhere in europe! Maybe one day. I am so very happy for all of you and wish you all the best! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and being as honest and candid as you can be considering people tend to go a little cuckoo online, lol.
Oh wow! Germany! That's so cool. I hope you get to go back there someday. Or like you said, anywhere over here! You're right, we're ready for the online shield people have. So far so good. sort of. LOL.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut lol, much love and luck with those keyboard warriors! Lol. Thank you so much for what you said! One of these days I definitely have to make a trip out there. genuinely would be like going back home! Also, thank you guys so much for both of your channels and for everything that you do. You're more inspiring than you guys will ever realize!
@@alb91878it's "funny" because I just emigrated from Spain to Switzerland and your comment seems tailored to Spain haha. Spain is getting more and more polarized, much more insecurity, rapes and many other horror crimes that we have never had in the past. Spain was at least a good place to live if you don't care about money, traveling the world, buying cars, buying a house, etc. But now it's not even that as it's getting more and more insecure everywhere.
@@carlospp95 Mientes ESPAÑA paso este año del lugar 32 al 23 en la lista de paises mas seguros del mundo.
welcome to Spain Lisa and Greg , bienvenidos , a aprender un poco de español toca 😁
Muchisimas Gracias Tio! En serio! Estamos Intendando mucho a aprender Espanol! (I probably wrote that all wrong!! 😁)
You are going to LOVE this country
Muchisimas Gracias!! We love it so far!!
Welcome to Spain! Enjoy the food and people!
Thank you so much Fermin!
Good luck in your move and adaptation to this country brave people!
🥰🥹😭 Thank you so much!
1000000000% agree and I'm trying to get my wife on board to get out of here.
Not just because of the reasons you give but because I'm just ready for a change.
But mainly, healthcare, cost, and guns.
Yes, ready for a change...should have been number 8 on the list! Hopefully, you make the move soon!
Hola! Ya estoy suscrito a vuestro canal. Sois encantadores!
Espero que seáis muy felices en España.
Un fuerte abrazo desde Madrid! :)
Muchisimas Gracias!!! 🥹🥹🥰
We left the US for Mexico 6 years ago and have no plans on returning! Health insurance costs were a big reason. We also hated the in-your-face politics although there are a fair number of gringos here who just won't stop and in that sense it's worse than it was in the US. I tell everyone do not talk to me about politics. I don't want to hear it! 😁 You do get used to not having the things you're used to, for the most part. I love that you guys love Spain so much!
Seriously, I wouldn't want to hear it either! Yes, we are trying to embrace the differences and turn them into something positive. Thank you so much!!!
@4:00, man, I had similar stress related health issues after averaging 60-70 hour weeks for a while, including a time I had 2 jobs. I collapsed at some point, and couldn't breathe lol. 2 project management jobs at once isn't recommended, haha. Funny enough, I'm now a fellow American who is planning to move to Spain! 1 way plane tickets booked for early 2025. Nice :) Thanks for sharing your reasons, ours are similar for sure.
instant sub btw ;) looking forward to catching up on your videos, we may document our time in Spain also, possibly through YT. I love these videos and the community on here helping others.
Bienvenidos a España qué tengáis una bonita experiencia a todos los niveles.
Thank you soooo much!!!
That is crazy. Gun violence in Canada is proably similar to Spain. Having to have an exit plan everywhere is insane. Question your adult boys can also live in Canada do they work? How did they get residence? Insane health costs so foreign to us here
The boys had Etsy shops that they started before we left so that's their source of income at the moment. They had to quit their regular jobs back in the States. They received "residency" under Greg's Digital Nomad visa because they don't make much money...not enough to be on their own here. When we re-apply they will have to apply on their own though.
As much as I love the States, I have to say that gun violence and health care are just the worst. Two huge problems that will NEVER go away.
So true and so sad 😔
exMichigan in Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺,love the Public health service in Spain 🇪🇸👍
and the cost of education….
There are too many lobbyists who earn a lot of money from this, and they prevent positive change through their immense influence
Espero que en España encontréis todo lo que buscáis, yo llevo viviendo desde que nací hace 60 años y no lo cambio por nada, bienvenidos
Muchisimas Gracias!!!
That was really interesting. I am English but I have studied and then lived in Spain. My parents moved to near Valencia after retirement and lived their last years there. I note by the way you've gone to Andalucía - beautiful but the accent is a nightmare!
Anyway, I loved all your points. The one that struck me most was how easy it is to travel. It's the same all over Europe really. That's the one reason I think I'd never leave Europe. I live in the north of England which is hardly central but even so by plane I can be in Paris or Amsterdam in an hour or Spain in just over two hours. I've just come back from Romania and that was only three hours. One of my treasured memories is going with a group of friends straight from work to Liverpool airport and flying to Barcelona. That same night we were eating in a restaurant in Spain having been at work that day in England.
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your stories of easy travel! That gets us excited!
Hi, I'm a cuban living here in Spain, most of us flock to the USA, but I'd rather live here for some of the obvious reasons you have mentioned. I love the peaceful atmosphere you find here as well as the delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Besides, life is simple, not expensive and as you said people work to live do not live for working. I've never thought of the "American dream". I guess due to your circumstances you have chosen the right place to live and you won't regret it, just learn Spanish, it's not an easy language, but it's not impossible.
Thank you so much for the encouragement! We are trying hard to learn the language! It's a beautiful language.
I have a house on the Camino de Santiago in Palencia, Spain. I don’t live there year round but it’s a great place for vacations.
Oh how awesome!!! I just looked up the city. It's gorgeous!!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Maybe there is a mistake. Palencia, not Valencia. The latter is very popular, but emigrants generally tend to ignore the former. I may be wrong.
Welcome!. Thanks for sharing your stories. Sadly, Spain is going down the same road as the US when it comes to politics. Hopefully things won’t get up to that point.
A random Spaniard
We laughed at your "A random Spaniard"! You can tell our 25 year old son edits our videos. His sense of humor is all over the video! LOL. We love it.
I hope politics never gets as bad as the US. It's so bad out there. 😔
We wish you happiness in Spain. By the way Greg you look like
Denzel Washington
Thank you!!! You're the second person to say that about Greg and Denzel! Greg loves to hear that! lol
My girlfriend is from Texas, we have a 11 years relationship, she is there and me in Spain. Very hard to be separated, butbi hope she could come here soon.
Oh! I hope she can come to Spain with you soon!
exMichigan in Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺, Love the Public health service of Spain 🇪🇸
Been here in the Provincia Castellón.👣👣👣👣
Left the USA in 2000......👣🌞
Wow! 24 years! Something tells me you like it here LOL! Take care and thanks for commenting!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut As of last year a spanish citzen ☮️👍
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut When I vist the USA every four years, can't wait to get back home to Spain 🇪🇸🍷👍
I lived in another country myself for 3 years. I wish you all the best here.
Thank you so much!!!
Welcome to Spain and Europe! Your quality of living in the things that really matter will really improve!
Thank you so much!!! I am excited for that change!
Very smart move...I am a Spaniard Living in the US...I miss my country...I am thinking of buying a "finca" in the north...
aaww, I hope you get to buy that finca and move back soon!
One of the most important things for Americans to realise is that Spanish cities are all either medieval or ancient Roman/Carthaginian so being able to walk everywhere in your day to day will be one of the biggest culture shocks. I live in a Roman town and EVERYTHING I need, including the beach, is within 5 mins walk of my front door.
The last time I was in the U.S, in Miami, the police stopped and questioned me because I was walking. They couldn't understand why I was walking 4 km to the supermarket 😂 I'm European, it's what we do. 😂 Americans drive EVERYWHERE, no matter how close it is.
Oh wow, that's super interesting! We did not know about the city layouts. Super cool! When we first came to visit and then went back to the US, we started walking to our local coffee shop and it would take us 45 minutes to get to the closest one. UGH! It's so true though about us driving everywhere! Boooo! lol
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Espero que disfrutéis España. Si estáis en Andalucía, debed visitar a Cádiz. Es la ciudad más antigua y continuamente ocupado en todo de Europa desde hace 3,000 años 😁
Bienvenidos. Espero que sean muy felices aquí. Yo soy andaluza de Cádiz. Saludos
Muchisimas Gracias!
Minute 4:20 Quality of life and wellbeing are priority number 1.
So true!!
About the weather, even inside Andalusia, there are different zones, and mini climes, one village is the most rainy in Spain: Grazalema. For other people coming to Spain, Alicante Costa Blanca, Málaga Costa del Sol and Mallorca are the places where more retired expat people live. And all the Mediterranean Spanish coast has a very good weather, a little bit colder in the north, but the average temperature of Málaga (Andalusia, Mediterranean Sea south) and Girona (Catalonia, Mediterranean Sea north) is the same: 23º C == 73.4º F
aaah yes, 23 degrees C...I'll take that! Gorgeous!
Eastern Malaga has the best climate. Its never as hot as it is inland (Seville, Jaen, Córdoba, etc)
The guy looks like Denzel Washington's younger brother
Maybe I'll call my brother and ask for a loan 😂
LOL!!
Welcome to Spain!
Thank you so much!!!
Todos los norteamericanos , casi, proceden de países que su lengua no es el inglés. Y.....aprendieron inglés. Ahora toca aprender español. 😅
Si, hemos aprendiendo Espanol por un ano. Es dificil (I may have said that wrong)😅😅😅😣😣🥴🥴🥴
@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut
😅😅 Sounds like you wanted to say "we have been learning/studying Spanish for 1 year". If yes, you could say "hemos estado aprendiendo español por un año". Of course there are other ways to convey this idea, but this is one way using the verb "Haber"
Remember, when using Haber, change the ending of -AR verbs to -ado (e.g hemos hablado) and -ER/IR verbs to -ido (e.g hemos aprendido or hemos comido). Little trick I learned from Language Transfer 😊
@@dayawaagoons769Al ver tu explicación de la gramática, me recuerda a mi esposo que esta tomando clases de español, se le hace muy difícil. Venimos de California. Hemos estado aquí por 7 años ya. Yo soy mexicana.
A lot of things said are just not true, Spain has a lot of different peoples and we are not all equal in some of the things you said. The video is a good description of southern Spain.
You are absolutely right! We still have a lot to learn about Spain. One day we'll make our way to other parts of the country and share what we find. Please feel free to share anything that would help us understand other parts of the country. Would love to hear
Aro está en Málaga el habla de lo que es Andalucía que es donde está
Welcome, I hope you will be happy here.
Thank you so much!! Muchisimas Gracias!
Interesting video. I have seen a few of your earlier videos about your DS journey (I am currently at 1014 hours). My wife and I have talked (not in a serious way) about moving to Spain. We have an elementary school age son. He is bilingual (Russian-English) but has made it clear that he has no interest in learning Spanish. I was wonder what your sons think about the move.
The boys were excited about the change. They don't have all the same concerns or worries that we did in the video but quality of food, climate and proximity to other countries were big on their list. So they came without a fight Yay! They are both single so it made it easy to make the move.
$1000 per month for health insurance is absolutely bonkers. 😮 🤒
Seriously!! It's ridiculous! That's not an exaggeration either. At that price you'd think it was a family plan but it was just me and Greg!
La media del seguro privado en España es de 61€ y además tienes la sanidad pública 😳
Public health service 🇪🇸 no need for health insurance or have medical debt...
Welcome! Now bring your mums! 🥰
🥰🥰 We are trying to get them to come out for a visit for sure!
Hola y un gran abrazo a ustedes dos. (Ya que viven en España me imagino que habrán aprendido por lo menos un poquito de español. Si me equivoco díganmelo.) Yo soy de Puerto Rico pero mi mamá sí era española. Me alegro mucho de que les guste nuestra Madre Patria que es también la patria de mi querida madre que amaré toda la vida. I can speak English too, by the way. Very cool video.
Hola!! Muchisimas Gracias! We are learning Spanish but it never feels fast enough. We know enough to get by though. That is so great about your Mama! I am 30% Spanish as well. So I feel a sense of coming home as well.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut Where in Spain do you guys live? Most Puerto Ricans are descendants of Canary Islanders, (We even speak an almost identical form of Spanish) but my mom was from Barcelona. (We didn't speak the same. She spoke with Castilian pronunciation and used "vosotros," I speak with an Island accent and use "ustedes." Lol.) My mom could also understand (and speak some) Catalan. (Her name was Consuelo.) Again, I'm glad you guys like Spain. Puerto Ricans and Spaniards might be different but we might as well be "primos." (cousins.) :)
@@paulgutman-o2c We are in Malaga. My ancestors, at least according to Ancestry, says we are from the southern and south/east side (Valencia area). I'm also 46% Mexican. My maiden name is Rodriguez. Gracias Primo!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut De nada.:)
@@paulgutman-o2cLos españoles,amamos sobre todo a tres países,argentina,cuba y puerto rico y creeme son hermanos pa nosotros.
Hi Greg and Lisa! As I see that some people have told you... paperwork with the public administration will always be a headache in Spain. Whether the officials speak English or not. hahaha
It is true that many people here do not speak English. But that can be an advantage when it comes to improving fluency in Spanish at greater speed.
I would love to go to China for months to be in an environment that challenges me.
I really liked this video. I hope all the challenges turn into victories!
Aaaaaaannndressss! My favorite DS teacher! En serio...you are! Thanks for watching Andres. It means a lot! Yeah, even if someone speaks English to us, we almost always answer back in Spanish. We're trying to not be annoying hahaha! Thanks for the encouragement Andres! Looking forward to your next video.
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7:21 That is the most hated question by Europeans. Makes us think that you are going to judge me for how mcuh money I make or my Education.(which in reality is what it matters for Americans.Depending on that they will keep talking to you or not.).
I lived in New York City for twenty eight years,I know what I´m talking about. Now I´m back and retired in Spain.)
That makes total sense! I wish the US was the same.
It is true that the people talk instead of interact with the iPhone...........except my daughters, Dawn!
Your daughters and our sons! haha!
Bienvenidos a Andalucia.
Welcome to Andalusia
Muchisimas Gracias!!!
I recommend you check out James Blick's masterclass on moving to Spain and do some homework. I lived in Spain for nine years and understand the challenges.
Food: The Mediterranean diet does not apply to Spain. Did you know that Spain has one of the highest numbers of individuals with strokes. Not sure if its the fact that they eat so late at night or if its a from eating too many salty cold cuts (chorizo, Jamon serrano). Also, the Spanish diet, particularly in the South of Spain is primarily fried food and tapas.
Healthcare: As an expat if you have a preexisting condition, private insurance may decline to insure you. Also you are getting public healthcare, and not the best. Be prepared for delays in getting an appointment for a simple MRI or other treatments other than primary care.
Exit Strategy: You are over sensationalizing this. You lived in the Pacific Northwest, not Compton.
Spanish Traditions: Do you miss watching NFL games or seeing Washington Huskies play on Saturday? Football rules in Spain and unless you are an aficionado of soccer, you will miss U.S. sports.
Politics: Are you kidding? Spaniards are very engaged in politics and are very well versed in American politics and are just as dysfunctional as we are at the moment, i.e. Vox party. Hell, they can barely form a central government all together. The Spanish Constitution needs to be reformed.
Language lesson: I recommend taking some Spanish language lessons ASAP or you are going to get fleeced by a crooked Spanish lawyer. There are a lot of tax implications as well as an expat and a LOT of bureaucracy in Spain. Learn the language otherwise you won't know what you are signing on the dotted line.
Good luck and keep up the good work with the videos!
You sound like fun to be around. You don't know where I grew up or where I'm from. I lived in the PNW for the last 2 years. I was born in South Central LA. I've worked in Compton actually, at a continuation high school. I've lived in Las Vegas (where there a large mass shooting btw), Northern Cali, Texas. Usually the people who think we're over sensationalizing the exit strategy, is someone who believes in the gun culture. That may or may be you, but usually it is. And don't give a crap about Washington sports teams lol. And I'm not an NFL fan really. And regarding healthcare. I was an American in America and my procedure was declined. Which is why we paid $22,000. I will admit that we don't have a complete understanding of the political culture here. And it's definitely more involved than we mentioned in this video. But that doesn't change how the politics are in the US. And thanks for your advice on learning the language. We're working on that. It takes time.
@@GregLewis-fl3lr Good luck...remember if to always have a copy of your U.S. passport safely tucked away. It is easier to replace than having to apply for a new one. Also, if you ever run into any trouble, the American Embassy or consulate will find a way for you to get back to the U.S. Remember, Spain has a long history of La Falange [right wing-dictatorships].
@@ellieramseyer no tienes ni pt idea de España...eres un fanatico de los estereotipos..la falange ? qué idiotez ..!
No gun crazies in Spain. Plus, I'm so fed up with confrontations in the US. I only shop during the week to avoid these savages. Next, a British lady was complaining that the hospital in Málaga wouldn't let her go home. HA In America, the hospitals kick you out in a few days.
I know...it's a real thing in the US. How funny that she was complaining haha! Greg already spoke to a doctor here and they were asking so many questions...we thought it was great!
Hello and welcome to your new home!
The thing about healthcare is that it is universal* in Spain (as in almost all of Europe, as far as I know). The normal thing is to pay a part of your salary (which is automatic) to the Social Security which is the institution that manages the health system (doctors, hospitals, treatments, etc) and the disability allowance, retirement pension, temporary disability benefits.... Private healthcare systems are a typical business: first the profits and then, if you are lucky or a multimillionaire, you. And here everyone is entitled to medical care even if they don't have a single coin in their pocket; that's what “universal” means. It's something quite socialist/comunist thing (can you see me smiling now) called SOLIDARITY.
Capitalism has many tricks. One is to tell you that everything is politics and nothing can be changed. False! It can be changed by voting, but the big fortunes are not interested, it hurts them... in their bank account and in the loss of their privileges: THEIR privileges that WE all pay for. A problem I appreciate in the USA is that it seems that you only have two options to vote: the bad party and the worse party. And the media seems to be lying 95% of the time to keep you in the dark. Sad. Oh! If you miss that “in your face politics” thing, try diving into the social networks ..... Especially on that one with the svastik.. sorry, with the X that some asshole with millions bought.
If you have the chance visit Spain as a first option. Spain is so diverse that you feel you are in other country just traveling a hundred kilometers. In special if you move to the norther Spain: from Galicia to the Basque Country. It rains quite often but the temperatures are not so extreme and you'll have greenery everywhere, mountains, rivers, national parks, amazing food, beaches and a brave sea, culture, festivals, very good services, facilities, infracstuctures...
Again, ONGI ETORI; the Basque for welcome.
Thank you so much for the detailed comment! You are so right in many points...if not all! We appreciate the honest thoughts and super appreciate the mention of northern Spain. You made it sound amazing!!! We've been to Malaga, Madrid and Barcelona but need to make our way up there soon.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut I'm from Bilbao and the city's festivities have just ended, but you still have a lot to do, visit and enjoy: architechture, museums (Bellas Artes, Guggenheim, Museum of the sea), the Old Quarter, have some pintxos, some sweets (pastel de arroz, carolina, bollo de mantequilla, pastel vasco), take the funicular to Artxanda, see the city from there, have a drink, do a cruise thru' the estuary, visit Bizkaia Bridge in Portugalete (World Heritage Site) of drive to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Dragonstone in GoT)...
The Basque Culture is completely different to others in Spain and in Europe: we have the oldest language in Europe and one of the best cuisines in the world: second after Tokyo in density of Michelin starred-restaurants.
Souns better now?
All the north is absolutely beautiful.
Si, todo el mundo tiene derecho a la asistencia médica en España pero esa asistencia la pagamos todos los que cotizamos a la seguridad social, así que gratis no es ..
@@mariadevall6724 dos errores: no dije gratis sino "universal". El segundo es que se financia más a través de impuestos que por las cotizaciones: Presupuestos Generales del Estado.
Hola, se ha preguntado alguna vez cuanto cuesta un transplante renal , de corazón o cualquier otro órgano? Cuanto cuestan la quimioterapia indicada en cualquier tipo de cáncer , una simple radiografía , una analítica de sangre u orina? Piénselo. Nadie está libre de padecer una enfermedad, un accidente del tipo que sea etcétera. Cómo familiar de personas que han pasado por graves enfermedades cómo el cáncer, un transplante renal y otras , puedo decirle que sin la sanidad pública, estarían muertos.Habria resultado imposible afrontar los enormes gastos farmacéuticos, quirúrgicos y hospitalarios que necesitaron . Afortunadamente, fueron tratados y curados en la sanidad que pagamos todos, créame, es muchísimo más barata que la estadounidense y con un grado de éxito superior y no hay que ser millonario. Un saludo@@mariadevall6724
Wow, I had no idea you became an ex-pat! Last I heard you were moving to the PNW (I warned you about our weather, lol). I've been dreaming of becoming an ex-pat for years but the only place I can afford to go is somewhere in Asia and the humidity would kill me (we won't even mention learning an Asian language!). I also considered South America but I'd be doing it 100% on my own and at my age, I think my ship has already sailed. I wish you all the best and I have to admit, I'm a tad green with envy!!
Haha...yes you did warn me about the PNW. It's never too late. Maybe at least an extended visit to one of those countries. Thanks for stopping by!
remember, in America you live to work in Europa you work to live...
True!
Soy español viviendo en inglaterra desde hace ya 20 años. Si no fuera porque las condiciones laborales en España son mucho más difíciles que en inglaterra, no estaría viviendo aquí, que cuando no hace viento, llueve o está nublado, en invierno, las horas del día son muy pocas y a las 16:00 ya es de noche... y de la comida y la gente, mejor no comentar... Por circunstancias, tengo la oportunidad de ir mucho a España y eso me salva, no sólo porque me traigo productos que en Reino Unido no hay o son caros, sino porque el sol, la comida, la gente y los paisajes de dentro y fuera de las poblaciones me recargan las baterias. España es uno de los mejores paises del mundo para vivir, el problema son las condiciones laborales. La burocracia y los impuestos también es un factor, sobre todo si eres autónomo.
Oh my goodness! We are familiar with that dreary feeling of overcast, although I think England is worse than the Pacific Northwest in the States. Hopefully, one day, you get to come back to Spain for good. Oh, and yes, the taxes are an issue, but we're going to do our best to handle them. Fingers Crossed!
Qué lástima. Lamento mucho que no te guste la gente en Inglaterra. Creo que depende de dónde vivas. Me pregunto en qué parte de Inglaterra estás. La gente donde yo vivo es abierta y amable y tengo algunos amigos extranjeros que están contentos aquí. Hay buena comida aquí si la buscas. Sin embargo, estoy completamente de acuerdo contigo con lo del clima. Es deprimente incluso para nosotros. Además, en el norte, donde vivo yo, los días son aún más cortos en invierno. A veces es de noche ya a las 15:30. Por otro lado, los días son largos en verano y es de día hasta las diez de la noche. Lamento tanto que no te guste mi país. A mí me encanta el tuyo.
Welcome here
Thank you so much!
To each their own on their reasons for moving from one place to another. I’m glad to hear you’re happy with Spain, it’s certainly a place I’d love to visit and I have family there. Obviously you’re free to feel however you feel about something but you needing an exit plan everywhere for the gun violence in America is extraordinarily out of sync with the actual stats of things like mass shootings. That seems indicative of anxiety heightened beyond a healthy level. I hope you guys stay well in Spain and it helps lower that anxiety, it will likely do worlds to help with the heart palpitations etc. I have been having a lot of problems that sound very similar to Greg’s so I very much sympathize.
Did you just tell me I'm free to feel how I want to feel, but I shouldn't feel that I need an exit plan? I bet the people killed in mass shootings didn't think, nothing will happen here because the numbers don't line up.
@@GregLewis-fl3lr I think you mis understood what I was saying, and I probably didn’t word it well so that’s my fault. I said being in a state of heightened fear over something that is not a present danger can cause/indicate stress related issues with the heart, rapid heart rate blood pressure issues etc. I was saying heightened anxiety is dangerous for you and I hope Spain helps ease that for you. It could be about shooters, or being struck by lightening or whatever else. I just used the shooting example because it’s in your video.
@@redgreen1500 Sorry to have responded the way I did. We've had A LOT of comments bashing us, when we are just trying to share. So it's probably my own issue, and being sensitive 🤣 I hear what you're saying. Thank you for contributing to the discussion.
@@GregLewis-fl3lr I absolutely understand. My comment was only because it seems so similar to my own issues I’ve had like dizziness, heart rate jumping, high blood pressure etc and I have trouble with generalized anxiety and felt you might be experiencing something like it. I really do wish you the the best. You guys both seem like wonderful folks and I’ve very much enjoyed watching your Spanish learning journey.
It sounds like you were working Japanese hours. I would want to escape that too 😂. Spain sounds so nice in comparison.
Hey Paul! They do work ridiculous hours there too. So I hear. Thanks for commenting on these non-language videos too. 🥹🥰
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6utaquí es calidad de vida,aquí se trabaja para vivir,no se vive para trabajar,
De hecho USA trabaja mas horas por año que Japon. Puedes buscar el dato y lo comprobaras
@@faragatanfarra no lo tendrás tú
@@faragatanfarra pa ti no tener estres laboral es estar en tu casa cobrando una paga del estado.hazte autónomo verás lo que es estrés laboral.
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Living in fear is not living. Saludos desde España
Muchisimas Gracias!!
Spain is probably the best country to live, that is if you have a well-paid, good labour conditions job to sustent your family
I agree! 🥰
Me pregunto por qué no irán a México, teniendolo al lado. Con lo maravilloso que lo pintan, no tiene sentido.
Hola! We have never been to Mexico. We might visit someday. But we love Spain for all the reasons we've listed and more! Thank you for commenting. Buen dia!
Hi Trudy, we wanted to be in Europe. We've never been to Mexico but I'm sure it has it's own charm as well.
I have a video idea…..how do you feel about the food prices, customs and culture, compared to American? And how did it take for you to truly decide on Spain. We’re guys already taking Spanish ahead of time?
Love it! Thank you so much for these ideas. We want to be honest about all that so Greg and I will talk about it and share it with everyone.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6utla verdad es que estáis en Andalucia,tiene que ser un choque cultural,los andaluces somos buena gente,nos gusta el cachondeo,estar con los nuestros(familia y amigos) somos muy extrovertidos e intentamos hacer todo lo que hacemos con arte,es donde de parió el flamenco,y donde los caballos lo bailan,somos amantes de nuestra cultura y tradiciones,en semana santa,no asustarse con los nazarenos que no son del kukus clan ese 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@gominola66 Oh my goodness.. The first time we came to Malaga was a little before Holy Week. We were shocked at the clothing!!! We had to look up what it meant hahaha!
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut jajajajaja 🤦
Great video! FYI, your title says 5 reasons.
Oh oops!!! Thanks for letting us know!!
Oh shoot!!! Thanks for letting us know. And thanks for stopping by
You are so right with #7 lol the politics in the US are getting way out of hand. People will judge you entirely based on one political opinion they disagree with
Yeah, so many commercials. People wear clothes that support their candidate. Flags, signs. It's over the top.
I think you over sensationalized the exit plan and the food in Spain.
We don't think so
It's all relative, and a personal perspective. For us, it absolutely isn't over sensationalized. Thanks for the comment!
La quinta razón es igual para todos los países hispanos. Viene de nuestra herencia española y europea. Nuestra meta es disfrutar de la vida no trabajar sin parar para coleccionar cosas materiales. Eso me hace recordar que cuando me mudé a EEUU hace más de 30 años, lo primero y que más me impactó fue eso mismo, la importancia que la gente le da a las cosas materiales. Es como, dime qué tienes y te diré quién eres. Claro que en mi país y en otros hay gente rica que piensa así, pero la masa del gentío popular no es así. A mí, por ejemplo, me importan un pito las marcas. Compro las cosas porque me gustan, las necesito, o son bonitas y son de calidad. Bueno, volviendo al principio, esa manera de ser la compartimos todos.
It's a shame that the US has become a country focused on collecting material. Bigger cars, bigger houses. The outward appearance is important for many...not all, but many.
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut True! And sad.
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You're fast!!! 🥰🥳🥳🍾🍾
$22k?! I genuinley can't understand this sum. That would literally bankrupt a lot of europeans. Also how scary is it wondering whether your insurance will cover your problems? At $1000 dollars a freakin month i'd expect that would cover every single thing under the sun! and the one time you need it you still pay 22k? Truly baffling to me.
I've been doing DS since last july, at a much slower pace currently at 310 hours. Been watching you guys for a while when I was searching for people going on this journey. Its been great following you guys. Im from Scotland and my sister lives Estapona. Glad you made the move. Youll find your groove! You should check out gibraltar if you have the chance and go and see the monkeys on the rock!
I know! When we spoke to the Cardiologist, he gave us two options. He said one test was less invasive but also less accurate and the other would give him a better picture of what was really happening. We didn't think twice. We said, let's do the one that will tell us more. He didn't say anything about insurance and honestly, it never crossed our minds to ask. I literally thought it would all be taken care of. We did have a large deductible of $5,000 so I did have an idea that we may have to pay that...but turns out, they didn't cover that procedure AT ALL! It didn't count toward the deductible...nothing. Healthcare and insurance are such scams over there. boooo!
Slow and steady wins the race! LOL...Any amount of learning is great!
Gilbraltar sounds fun! Thanks for the comment!
Yes, 22k can bankrupt most europeans bc europeans cannot save any money after being heavily taxed their incomes. European healthcare is only worthy for non-taxpayers or taxpayers with quite bad health.
Work to live,not live for work🇪🇸🇪🇺👍
Yes!
Tiene su lógica, la mitad de USA solía ser territorio del imperio español.
That's true
España es tan maravillosa porque lleva siglos sustentada en unos principios morales sólidos basados en el humanismo griego y romano y en el cristianismo católico. Aquí siempre se han respetado los derechos de todas las personas, independientemente de su condición. Y siempre se ha promovido el bien común.
Creo que esos valores han faltado durante muchos años en el mundo anglosajón, donde se ha tratado inhumanamente a todo aquel que no tenía la piel blanca (indios nativos norteamericanos, africanos, aborígenes australianos y tasmanos). Y donde ha primado el individualismo y el considerar que el triunfo personal reside en tener más. Yo pediría a todos aquellos que observan las virtudes de España, que intenten cambiar en la medida de lo posible, sus países, para hacerlos más justos y seguros. Y que luchen para que se apliquen las políticas que tanto alaban. Que no conviertan su marcha en una simple huida. Porque su país, si nadie lo remedia, cometerá los mismos errores y tendrá los mismos problemas una y otra vez. Y, obviamente , España no es ilimitada en espacio ni en recursos. No puede acoger eternamente a todo el que quiera.
Experiencing other countries and cultures is enriching to our lives and souls. I agree, I wish everyone could experience it and do it, at least for a moment.
RUclips not allowing me to sub to u 😮😢
Oh no! It's being weird! 😭 I subscribed to you to help the algorithm remind you later. Plus, we are ALL about manifestation!!
Thankyou. @@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut
Un video fomentando la inmigracion tan mal se esta en paises " desarrolados"
Hi Benito, I'm not sure what you mean?
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6utjust ignore him 😂
I understand that people from the Third World emigrate in search of a future, not a better or worse one, just a future. I also understand that a retiree emigrates in search of a place with a better climate, more peaceful and safe and even cheaper, but what makes me very sad is that young Americans emigrate to Europe in search of better living conditions. I understand them, but I think that it is not the solution. The United States is a great country that is going through a bad time. Perhaps this bad time began with Reagan and his deregulation reforms, but the United States can once again be the land of opportunity, where people do not have to go into debt for life to go to university or to cure an illness and where there are no people living in tents. The United States does not need a revolution to return to being the country it was in the 50s, 60s and 70s of the last century. It only needs the rich to start paying the taxes they paid back then and to put limits on the fortunes of billionaires. If this is done, everything else will follow, from a free and universal health care system to a true federal minimum wage.
Bienvenidos. Si queréis disfrutar de nuestra sanidad, tendréis que pagar impuestos en este país. Y si queréis colaborar para construir un país mejor, tendréis que aprender castellano y si vais al norte o al este, otro idioma más. De lo contrario parecerá que venís aquí a usar y explotar a los demás.
We are paying taxes in the country. It's mandatory when you get a Visa. We are learning the language, as quickly as we can. We have respect for the country and her people. Muchisimas Gracias!!
Con que aprendan el Español vale, vienen A España, no te lies
pero a los estadounidenses...no.les gusta el socialismo no?
There are different degrees of socialism. I can't speak for every American. For me, I am ok with helping people with my higher salary. I have experience with poor people dying because they can't afford health insurance or medicine. Not sure that answers your question. Thanks for contributing to the conversation.
@@GregLewis-fl3lr eso , no es socialismo . eso es limosna.. no ..dadiva a los pobres..no teneis ni idea
@@arturo95658 Thanks for the comment. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
En Estados unidos, igual que aqui y en todas partes, hay quien vota socialismo y quien no.
Aqui de momento, y por desgracia, tenemos lo mismo que tienen alli: socialismo
@@anafh2213It’s interesting that you see the United States as a socialist country. It is not. It’s a Capitalist country. I’m curious. Why do you think it’s a socialist country?
Great! Thank you for creating 4 more spots for the millions of people who desperately want to immigrate to the USA.
Thank you for your comment!
The american dream you would have to be asleep to believe it.. George Carlin 😂
Spain is becoming the same woke and divided country as USA. I was guessing we developed this shit ourselves but maybe we are importing many of that from there. Socialism is raging in USA.
Bro
😂 You think neoliberal capitalism is socialism 😂 In the USA 😂
@@Michaelcj-m2dStill Democrats are too capitalists for many, but JFK today would be considered almost Tea Party
As a US citizen living in Spain, I take issue with your statements about homelessness, guns and health-care....if not a political solution to these problems, who will tackle these problems?
I hear what you're saying. Politicians will have to make laws to solve those problems. So that definitely makes it a political process. From my perspective, solutions to those problems were always viewed through a political lense. Not from a place of finding a sensible solution.
No hay solución
Los políticos de EEUU son rehenes de las grandes empresas médicas y farmacéuticas.
La gente no es importante.
Oh come on, you're overstating the gun culture. I'm from Texas and not a gun owner and I have never even remotely thought of having an "exit plan" where ever I go. That's absurd.
@@Bartrum 2017 Sutherland springs church- 26 killed. 2018 Santa Fe HS 10 killed. 2019 Walmart El Paso 23 killed. 2022 Uvalde school 21 killed. 2023 Allen Mall 8 killed.
That’s ALL in your state and that’s not all of them. I’m glad you feel safe.
We lived in Texas for 7 years. And we absolutely had an exit plan in that state. You made that statement with confidence. As if there’s never been a shooting in a Walmart, grocery store, movie theater, church, 6th street in Austin, I could go on.
@@GregLewis-fl3lr I speak with confidence because I lived in Texas for 50 years and zero times I needed an exit plan. I just said it was overstated and not that it doesn't happen. Even if you have am exit plan it doesn't guarantee your safety. Again, I am not a gun owner and definitely someone who is for gun control, but that said...saying that every time you got that you make an exit plan? Please, gimme a break.
@@Bartrum Ah, glad your 50+ years of living has taught you that people have different fears and worries. Seems you have learned a lot!
No puedo creer, :(. I do love guns tho 🔫. Did you have a $22,000 deductible?
En serio! haha! my brother loves guns too. He's responsible though as I'm sure you are too. So with the insurance. We had a $5K deductible which sucked too but with the last procedure Greg had, it was not covered at all!! The insurance co. decided it was an elective procedure. The doctor told us about two procedures but one would leave some doubts because it was a superficial test. The one he got was more invasive but thorough. So of course, we wanted the more thorough one. We seriously didn't even think about the cost and he never mentioned it either. I guess we thought it was covered...like total knuckleheads, we were wrong. boooo! lol. (sorry, long answer to a simple question haha!)
@@GregandLisaLewis-vz6ut bummer! Well health is the most important! Best of luck to y’all in España 🇪🇸