A&D&J
21-03-2013, 09:45
Hello dear Tenerife Forum!
My husband, myself and our new baby (born start of Feb) have the opportunity to manage a couple of holiday rentals for 2-3 years (if we like it then longer term). So we are more than tempted to give up the 9-5 in London and live on Tenerife while our baby is a toddler and BOTH spend time as a family. Not just come home after all day expensive childcare to barely see our child. We are aiming to move July/August.
I have not had much time yet to research lots about what I am going to ask here, so please forgive me if I come across ignorant or if I ask "obvious" questions. Life with a new baby doesn't currently leave much time.
We are looking at the areas of Chayofa, San Juan, Los Menores, Calleo Salvaje for now, as our in-laws also live in that area (and suggested these). Although we are also tempted to move further out/up to rent something a bit cuter more rural. We would like to stay within twenty minute drive of Calleo Salvaje due to the in-laws (Again any suggestions much appreciated).
What is most important to me as a new mum is to meet fellow families so that our baby has playmates, so that I can exchange myself with others and so that we can build up a network of friends with similar interests. I am not sure how to find out about family activities, perhaps meet-ups etc?
Could anyone point me towards anything? We need to learn Spanish (mine is very basic), so currently language wise English and German groups would be ideal until we are more confident with our Spanish.
If you have any general tips on relocating with a young baby I would really appreciate any input and advice.
Again apologies if I ask silly questions which have come up many times, I will get better researching once I settle into the chaos of motherhood a little more. :)
Thank you! Anna
:wave:
My husband, myself and our new baby (born start of Feb) have the opportunity to manage a couple of holiday rentals for 2-3 years (if we like it then longer term). So we are more than tempted to give up the 9-5 in London and live on Tenerife while our baby is a toddler and BOTH spend time as a family. Not just come home after all day expensive childcare to barely see our child. We are aiming to move July/August.
I have not had much time yet to research lots about what I am going to ask here, so please forgive me if I come across ignorant or if I ask "obvious" questions. Life with a new baby doesn't currently leave much time.
We are looking at the areas of Chayofa, San Juan, Los Menores, Calleo Salvaje for now, as our in-laws also live in that area (and suggested these). Although we are also tempted to move further out/up to rent something a bit cuter more rural. We would like to stay within twenty minute drive of Calleo Salvaje due to the in-laws (Again any suggestions much appreciated).
What is most important to me as a new mum is to meet fellow families so that our baby has playmates, so that I can exchange myself with others and so that we can build up a network of friends with similar interests. I am not sure how to find out about family activities, perhaps meet-ups etc?
Could anyone point me towards anything? We need to learn Spanish (mine is very basic), so currently language wise English and German groups would be ideal until we are more confident with our Spanish.
If you have any general tips on relocating with a young baby I would really appreciate any input and advice.
Again apologies if I ask silly questions which have come up many times, I will get better researching once I settle into the chaos of motherhood a little more. :)
Thank you! Anna
:wave: