Family Leaves England for Majorca and Won't Return
A couple moved from Essex to Majorca. They won't return to England. Jordan and Ray Bath lived in England. They sold their house and business. They moved to Majorca with their kids.
They live in Pollensa now. They have been there for 10 weeks.
Their life is different now. They spoke about it.
Ray said they don't miss England. They will visit for the London Marathon. They won't stay long.
Jordan is happy. She said they did the right thing. They want a good life for their kids.
They left England.
Jordan visited Majorca as a child. She went with Ray after they met.
They love Majorca. Ray wanted to retire there. He didn't want to wait until he was 65.
Jordan said they realized life is short. They made the move.
Pollensa is a nice town.
They moved for a better life. Not for money or taxes.
They lived in Essex. It was busy. Life is slower in Majorca. The kids are happy.
Ray said life feels less heavy.
Jordan and Ray are personal trainers. They have a business.
Renting in Majorca is expensive. But they can attract new clients.
Jordan is with her kids.
Their life is different now. They work online.
They are still getting used to it. They have 'pinch ourselves' moments.
They live in the Old Town. Everything is nearby.
They rent a big house. It has balconies and bathrooms.
Majorca is good for their fitness business.
The kids love it. They don't want to go back to England.
The kids ride bikes now. They didn't in England.
The kids are more active. They play outside.
They are happy in Spain.
Ray said the lifestyle is more relaxed. You have to be present.
Their electricity bill is lower now.
The biggest challenge is the language. There are two languages.
They take Spanish classes. The kids learn at school.
The kids learn Catalan and Spanish.
They don't regret the move.
Schools are different. They finish at 1pm.
Jordan said the biggest challenge is the kids' school.
The daughter was confident in England. She is adjusting now.
The transition is hard. But it's getting better. She has friends.
They won't move back.
They are getting used to the new routine. The days are longer.
The kids are active at night. They play outside.
The town is family-friendly. It's slower than Essex.
The Bath family.
They have a three-year visa. They can renew it.
They will stay in Spain. They don't want to return to England.
They will stay forever.