Wirral - Swansea isn't such a long drive/train journey, and you know what, I wouldn't feel half as sick seeing Rafa take the Swans places as I would any of the top-half premiership sides, particularly Chelsea/Spurs/Villa (never gona happen for those first 2 anyway, thank god).
I'd rather he found a position abroad far more worthy of his talents, but he'd have my blessing if this was his choice.