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50 something, living with partner in Sunny Spain. Spend my days bowling, crafting & occasionally doing housework.

Thursday 10 June 2010

Filing a Tax Return!

On Monday when Allen was bowling I had to go to Orihuela to file Allens Spanish tax return.  I asked a friend Gill if she fancied a day out and off we went.
Having spent less than five minutes in the tax office it was off to find the shops - but we couldn't find them.  Could find odd shops along streets but nothing of note so we decided to change location.
Back to the car and a short journey to Elche.  Stopped at the supermarket to have a coffee & croissant then off we went in search of shops.
First stop was the renowned shoe factory.  Gill spotted some sandals she fancied and after having about 10 boxes out and on the floor she found a pair that fitted.  After putting all the others back in their boxes and onto the shelf we went to pay.  They were marked with an original price of 27 euros reduced to 12 but when we paid they turned out to be only 10 - what a bargain.
Of course having bought sandals next job is to find a handbag to match - not easy when the sandals are mustard coloured.  We got back in the car and set off towards Crevillente - 5 minutes down the road I spotted a shop called "Anticrisis" advertising shoes from 1 euro - how could we resist.
In we went and found the 1 euro sandals, ideal for wearing around the house and garden - Gill got 2 pairs (hang the expense) and I was having 1 pair.  I had already seen a pair of royal blue flat sandals I liked and decided that I would have them too, only 12 euros.
Back to the car and still heading towards Crevillente.  Spot some Chinese warehouses where the Chinese shops buy their stock but which were open to the public.  In we go with Gill looking for a white bead necklace.  Found them but no price - they were so expensive when we asked 30c each.  I got a turquoise one while Gill splashed out and had 2 white ones, a yellow one & a green one plus a white bracelet.  Next aisle and they had earrings made from mother of pearl and decorated - I had to have some peacock decorated ones - 
Gill had some purple crescent ones but of course she then had to get a necklace to match!
Managed to find one. Her total bill for 5 necklaces, a bracelet and earrings was 4.20 euros.  We then realised that they also had handbags and guess what they had one to match her sandals.  They also had one that I liked in blue and they were only 10 euros each.  The decorations are handmade wooden flowers - really unusual, so of course we had to have them and Gill bought me mine for doing the driving.
We arrived home very happy with our buys and planning our next trip.

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