Do you hum the Mercadona theme tune around the kitchen? Do you dream of the perfect paella? These are just two of the symptoms that you’ve been living in Spain for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the idea of life closing down between 2pm and 5pm seemed like a ridiculous notion. Now however, you plan your whole day around shop opening times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know it, you\u2019ve hummed it and, let\u2019s face it; you\u2019ve probably sung it out loud in the supermarket isles. Someone has merely got to say the word \u201cMercadona\u201d <\/em>and you can guarantee someone to chant that ever so catchy jingle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The night feria is for children, and you know that actually the real fun really goes down during the feria de d\u00eda<\/em>. Those mojitos though\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practice makes perfect, and this delicious dish is a lot hard to master than it may seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst tourists are hankering over a bacon and egg sandwich, you\u2019d prefer nothing better than toasts with tomatoes, olive oil and a sprinkling of salt. All this accompanied by a caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em>, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no better way to enjoy a Spanish coffee than in a tall glass. The glass rim always burns your fingers, but the coffee itself somehow tastes so much better this way. Why this is, we will never know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cringe a little inside when you hear people on the telly mispronouncing these words. You\u2019ve probably heard the word Chorizo <\/em>being said in around 5 different ways, none of which correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ma\u00f1ana<\/em> isn\u2019t just \u2018tomorrow\u2019 in Spanish; it\u2019s a way of life. This relaxed manner that once irritated you, has actually grown on you overtime until it eventually has become one of the most endearing qualities of Spanish people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You tell yourself \u201cI\u2019ll go to the beach all the time!\u201d But in reality, why cover yourself in sand when most inland properties have a private pool?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Literally translated into \u2018summer wine\u2019, you know there is nothing more refreshing on a hot summers day than a mix of red wine and casera\/fanta lim\u00f3n<\/em> over ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Grapevine Lifestyle we want to know your opinion! Leave a comment below telling us some of your favourite things about living in Spain!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Presenting the 10 surefire signs you are fully immersing yourself in the Spanish lifestyle. … <\/p>\n3. You know the day feria is way better than the night feria.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4.Mastering the tortilla de patatas<\/em> has become a major part of your life.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. You think tostadas con tomate<\/em> with a caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em> is actually the perfect breakfast.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Speaking of caf\u00e9 con leche,<\/em> you always order it in a glass and not a mug.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7.You get irritated with mispronunciations of words like Paella<\/em> and Chorizo<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Ma\u00f1ana, Ma\u00f1ana, Ma\u00f1ana.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Even though you live 30 minutes from the sea, you rarely go to the beach.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. Tinto de verano<\/em> is your perfect summer drink.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n