Wednesday 3rd April 2013

We had received the third party letter from the UK.  And was just awaiting Rosana to call regarding signing the Contracts.  As we did not hear anything we decided to make contact, and there seemed to be some misunderstanding and couldn't quite work out what was happening.  So as time was getting short we decided make our way to Cordoba,  yes it was 2 1/2 hours away and it was already 3.30pm - but we could make it in time - thank goodness for Siesta!

Anyway we grabbed an overnight bag - just in case.  Always better to be prepared and we could always stay at Hotel Albetos should we need to.

Anyway, we got to API Tres (Rosana's office) at about 7.00pm by the time we parked up and walked through the pedestrian part of the of the City.

Cordoba is a beautiful City - It's a City without the stress of traffic jams and hustle and bustle.  There is something for everyone no matter what you fancy.  It is steeped in history with the most gorgeous architecture and buildings. Typical spanish shops alongside trendy boutiques and modern pedestrian areas leading to tiny narrow cobbled streets (that you can only get your Vespa down). Lots of bars, restaurants and Cafes, parks and fountains in abundance. Surrounded by mountains in the North and rolling fields in the South - almost like England.  But the best thing of all, no big loud tattooed lobster faced Brits in sight! 

Anyway back to the days proceedings - We arrived at Rosana's office and used my best friend www.translate.google.co.uk to assist us in finding out what the delay was.  Well we had definitely lost something in translation.  Even though we had Passports as ID in Spain you need an NIE to do anything - basically to breathe.  And because we didn't have one the Landlord and Estate Agent were waiting for us to provide a letter from the bank confirming who we were and that we could afford the rent and were trustworthy people.

Well, I don't know anyone who banks with the same Branch that they opened up their Account with - so how will they know we are trustworthy people?

Well scratching our heads - we double checked what was required and the Agent spoke to the landlord to confirm if that was done could we sign contracts.  So that being that, we decided it wasn't worth staying overnight anywhere as tomorrow we have work to be done.  So Paul drove back to the beautiful mountain.