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MikenSyl-Canucks
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 20 May 2017
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Thanks Planner! I am sure we will find them some friends. Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Oh glad you liked it. Maybe I can read your sometime. Did you keep a copy? Any advice would be appreciated. It also help to keep our friends and family updated instead of repeating the same stories over and over :) Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Sounds great Bob! It would be nice to finally meet you. Safe travels. Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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I have also started a blog as kind of a journal for our daughter as they are too young to remember. Also it is a great way for us to share our adventure with friends and family back home. The first 2 posts tell the story on our ups and down just ... Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Well we made it. Living in a wonderful Villa 100 meters from the beach in perla marina. Now we are looking to find friends for our daughters to play with. We moved here 3 weeks ago from Canada and have had a great time as a family exploring and ... Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Has anyone bought Asthma puffs in the DR? My wife uses the Blue and The Purple Blue here is like $350 Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Great info PandoraB! Thank you. We leave in 16 days. July 14th is our EV-Day! Extended Vacation Day. Yahooo!!! Does anyone live in Perla Marina or know anyone who does? We will have a car rented for the first week to do groceries, setup Bank ... Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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What about glasses and Contacts? We order contact from Clearly Contacts. Wonder if I can get them delivered to DR? Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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How about children medicine. Ie: chewable tylenol, advil or allergy medication? Do they have these? are they expensive? Or should I pack enough for the year and bring it? Does anyone stream movies with a Kodi Android box? What internet speed ... Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Banking: What should the letter from the Bank say? Is there a template? Somewhere I can find this information? I have been warned away from Reserva. Told progresso has short lineups and that Popular may be the best all around Bank. Popular its ... Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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Re-asking this questions: Regarding flights. My understanding is that we need proof of a return (exiting) flight to enter DR? So we book a return flight, then cancel it when we arrive? Is that the normal process? Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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How have you handled Money? Do you open a bank account? Do you bring US dollars or DR Pesos? Should I exchange it at home or in the DR? Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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The Villa I think we are going to rent does not have a safe. It has a security system for the house though. How would you handle this. Buy your own safe? Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
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And if we are not. What happens when we do return? Read More
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House is sold...bags are packed...now where will be call our new home. by MikenSyl-Canucks
Hello from Canada! My name is Michael and my wife is Sylvia. I am an IT professional and she is a teacher. we have just sold our house and are resigning tomorrow. HURRAAYYY!!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, both girls. Also have a ...
![MikenSyl-Canucks MikenSyl-Canucks](/forum/img/avatars/1969973.jpg?t=1495301896)
Also, regarding flights. My understanding is that we need proof of a return (exiting) flight to enter DR? So we book a return flight, then cancel it when we arrive? Is that the normal process? Regarding OHIP, is it true we have to return every 6 ... Read More