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From New Zealand to Cartagena
Hi all
My husband and myself are looking at moving to Spain for a year or two with our then three year old (he is from New Zealand and I am from Spain). We are looking at several possible areas to settle in and Cartagena has caught our eye.
For those who have now been in Cartagena for a while, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing your settle in experience with me. We are looking for a non touristy area but not far from the coast where our wee one can have a nice experience in Spain and immerse him in the language and culture for a couple of years.
What are good areas to live in Cartagena? We again are looking not at a resort sort of place but more of a local experience.
one other thing...
How hard/easy is it to make friends in the area? We are very well traveled and have worked/lived in many countries so we are very open and adaptable. Both my husband and I speak Spanish already so I hope it will also be helpful in mingling in with both locals and expats alike :) Are the locals in the area generally warm to people coming from overseas to the point of creating friendships? (I come from an area in the North of Spain where although people are super friendly to outsiders, getting to know them on a friend status is a lot more complicated - hence my question 
)
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
