We recorded this episode a little differently—on the beach, cava in hand, with the sound of the Mediterranean as our backdrop. The kids are finally (mostly) back in school after a long summer that started way back in May, and we’re finding our rhythm again.This week, we share:Two schools, two worlds: Amalia started at BFIS, the American school, while Milan and Savana are at a Montessori that feels very European. Both have been eye-opening—Amalia has 20 new classmates (most American), while Montessori is a melting pot of kids from all over Europe.The independence factor: Amalia wants to ride the bus solo like a true pre-teen… except it’s the same bus Sara takes with the little ones. Cue teenage eye rolls.Community through soccer: Amalia’s team played their first matches, and suddenly we’re part of the Catalan soccer world—weekend tournaments, proud parents, and even our first conversations with local dads in Catalan and Spanish.The “say yes” philosophy: Whether it’s dinner invites, coffee meet-ups, or trying paddle for the first time, saying yes has already opened doors to friendships and a sense of belonging.The realities: Grocery shopping without a car, balancing late-night work with a nine-hour time difference, and navigating first-day-of-school nerves remind us that this isn’t just vacation—it’s real life in a new country.Two months in, we’re still in awe of the differences—sometimes challenging, often beautiful—and grateful for this chance to experience Barcelona as more than tourists.👉 Give it a listen, and if you’re thinking of making a similar move, we hope our stories help you picture what it’s really like.

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