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  • After a trial year living in Barcelona as an English teacher, Rose decided she could not return and live in the US, "it is too boring there."
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  • Each piece of furniture has a unique and interesting story. Most of it was either recovered from a dumpster or found in the streets.
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  • In the beginning there was one small problem, the place was a dump and needed work.  This turned out to be a gift. The year he spent repairing his apartment was a year of self repair and decision making.
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  • Jordi Vidal is the co-owner of a chain of restaurants in Spain called Udon. To find out more about Udon visit: http://www.udon.es/
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  • A group of four runners take the lead in the annual 10k race, Cros Popular de Sants.
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  • Rebecca began her art collection many years ago and loves to prowl the galleries and visit the latest museum exhibits.  She has works from successful contemporary artists who have become friends over the years, as well as some renowned signatures.
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  • Her children still live in the US and she heads back for special occasions and visits regularly.
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  • In 1985 the Boyer law eliminated indefinite rental contracts in Spain but for those who already had an indefinite contract, they were safe.  Patrick signed his contract just before the new law came into effect.
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  • Inés Bullich is a freelance graphic designer  based in Barcelona and available for worldwide projects. To find out more about Inés visit: http://inesbullich.com/
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  • Working as an editor in Chicago before relocating to Barcelona with her Catalan husband, Rebecca landed a market development position based in Spain prior to the move.  She was off on a new life adventure.
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  • According to Rose the Catalans have been very nice to her and accepted her into the community in Barcelona.
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  • Rose has recently moved into a small attic apartment that is perfect for one person.
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  • Because of Patrick's low level of Spanish and lack of knowledge of local laws he had no idea how lucky he was to be signing an indefinite contract.  Now, twenty-five years later he continues to pay an incredibly low rent with no fear of being kicked out.
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  • Jordi Vidal is the co-owner of a chain of restaurants in Spain called Udon. To find out more about Udon visit: http://www.udon.es/
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  • Inés Bullich is a freelance graphic designer based in Barcelona and available for worldwide projects. To find out more about Inés visit: http://inesbullich.com/
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  • Each detail tells a story of a time in her long and exciting life.
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  • Her age has not slowed her down much at all. Her most recent role in a film was probably her most important to date.
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  • Rose has been in Spain for almost thirty years and she thinks it has been the happiest of her life.
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  • Patrick lives with his girlfriend and they both have their own work space in the apartment.
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  • Patrick has even used his apartment for scenes in films that he has worked on.
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  • Patrick is a traveler and he does not see himself living in one place forever.  He knows that someday he will leave his apartment in Barcelona for a new adventure.
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  • As a writer and director, Patrick needs a place that is comfortable and cheap and this apartment fits his needs.
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  • Many of the old residents in the building have either died or moved out due to old age.  When this happens the property owner divides the apartment into two separate spaces and rents them out at much higher prices as offices.   They also rip up the antique tiles, lay down cheap flooring and throw the old tiles in the garbage.
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  • As an English teacher she made connection that helped her to be hired for English speaking roles in commercials and movies.
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  • Friends often ask her when will she return to live in the US.  Her response is, "when they send my ashes!"
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  • For Rose each day is a new adventure and she makes the most of it.
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  • Rose's apartment is full of books, photographs and posters.
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  • She has had wonderful experience in Spain and she continues to be very active and keep a busy schedule.
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  • Moving into this apartment came at a time when his love life was on the rocks and his level of Spanish was not very good but it was also at a time when indefinite rental contracts were the norm.
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