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Name: Rob Innis
Nationality: British
City of residence: Alicante
Occupation: Freelance Writer
Reason for moving to Spain: Lifestyle change
Lived in Spain since: 2000
What was your first impression of Spain?
Bright sunny days, feeling free, meeting lots of new people -- exciting and challenging.
What do you think of Spanish food?
I love it; much healthier and far more interesting. I never buy British food now.
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