ES is a very poor country with a sordid past but the people have been really friendly and helpful. Met some very kind and interesting people so far. The countryside is much more beautiful than I expected, and the cities have some very old infrastructure, but there is lots of construction going on and things seem to be improving rapidly. Bitcoin adoption is also growing but not accepted everywhere just yet. My Spanish is terrible but I am learning. So brush up before you go (if needed) and as long as you try you'll be fine.
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Oh and we rented a car which has made getting around much easier, but driving can be a little stressful and confusing with all the roundabouts and some of the older roadways. Good to have a spare tire too just in case.