Boricua1
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I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty
Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...
Hi everyone, I am a native of my island and was raised in Long Branch, new Jersey. I can tell you I have never heard of anyone dropping the letter you just mentioned. Normally we drop (or eat as we say ) the "S" , unless it in the ... Read More
Expat in PR is sort of impossible by James38
I have lived in Puerto Rico for over 40 years, and call myself a "Gringorican". But i am not really quite an expat because Puerto Rico is a possession of the US. This means that all persons born in Puerto Rico are automatically US ...
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Cuernavaca-How is it?? by Boricua1
Hello everyone!! Wondering if anyone might take a few minutes, to talk to me about Cuernavaca. How is it - too hot, too cold at any time during the year...Entertainment-do the expats get together to do activities often....cost of living....are the ...
That's fine. Thank you! I am going to be there from this week Thursday until next Wednesday. What is your other e-mail address? Is it somewhere on this site? Also, do you know of another web site where I might be able to contact other Expats ... Read More
Cuernavaca-How is it?? by Boricua1
Hello everyone!! Wondering if anyone might take a few minutes, to talk to me about Cuernavaca. How is it - too hot, too cold at any time during the year...Entertainment-do the expats get together to do activities often....cost of living....are the ...
Hola, Thank both of you ladies for responding to my post. Teaganfea, I am SO happy you responded and that you live right in Cuernava. I would be so happy to be able to meet you in person when I arrive this week. I plan to accompany a friend who is ... Read More
Expat in PR is sort of impossible by James38
I have lived in Puerto Rico for over 40 years, and call myself a "Gringorican". But i am not really quite an expat because Puerto Rico is a possession of the US. This means that all persons born in Puerto Rico are automatically US ...
What you speak of is a sad but true fact. We are a colony serving the needs of the powers that preside. It's good in a way that you along with many others are experiencing the harsh, cold truth of our reality on the island. Welcome to our world! ... Read More
Expat in PR is sort of impossible by James38
I have lived in Puerto Rico for over 40 years, and call myself a "Gringorican". But i am not really quite an expat because Puerto Rico is a possession of the US. This means that all persons born in Puerto Rico are automatically US ...
Hola David, Nice to see another Puertoriqueno on this site. I live in CA. moved from New Jersey where I was raised and now contemplating the next stage in my life, possible retirement in Mexico. Just wondering what you would recommend, or what ... Read More
Moving to Ajijic/Chapala from Florida by nickandeva
We are planning on moving to Mexico in the next few months. Considering all options to ship our personal effects/household goods to Ajijic... Container vs land... Going for the cheaper option. Can you please share your own experiences as well as who ...
Thank you. Are you anywhere near there?? Read More
Moving to Ajijic/Chapala from Florida by nickandeva
We are planning on moving to Mexico in the next few months. Considering all options to ship our personal effects/household goods to Ajijic... Container vs land... Going for the cheaper option. Can you please share your own experiences as well as who ...
I know, but I have called the person, left my number and am hoping she calls me so we can straighten this out for her. Read More
New expat in Cuernavaca by globalexplorer1
Hello, My wife and I just moved to Cuernavaca after living in Boquete, Panama for six months. I have written extensively of my experiences traveling and living in Latin America since retiring over a year ago. If you are interested, you can find my ...
Hello, I am planning to retire in Cuernavaca in about a year. I am going to see the city next week and if possible would love to meet you guys for coffee or something. I am going with another friend. Can you please leave some info as to how to ... Read More
Moving to Ajijic/Chapala from Florida by nickandeva
We are planning on moving to Mexico in the next few months. Considering all options to ship our personal effects/household goods to Ajijic... Container vs land... Going for the cheaper option. Can you please share your own experiences as well as who ...
I just chk't out that web-site-I had joined earlier and when I asked them to re-send my log-in info. They just sent me someone else' info-how much they paid, their private number, etc....NOT GOOD! Read More
Cuernavaca-How is it?? by Boricua1
Hello everyone!! Wondering if anyone might take a few minutes, to talk to me about Cuernavaca. How is it - too hot, too cold at any time during the year...Entertainment-do the expats get together to do activities often....cost of living....are the ...
Am wondering if Mexico also taxes any monies earned in the US when you become an expat there. I already know that the US will tax things like SS as well as any pension you may have earned here before you get it. But then does Mexico re-tax the money ... Read More
New expat in Cuernavaca by globalexplorer1
Hello, My wife and I just moved to Cuernavaca after living in Boquete, Panama for six months. I have written extensively of my experiences traveling and living in Latin America since retiring over a year ago. If you are interested, you can find my ...
Hello, thank you for posting. I am contemplating retiring in Cuernavaca in a year or so and would LOVE to blog with other expats who live there. As a matter of fact I am hoping to make a trip there in the next week or so to begin to familiarize ... Read More
Cuernavaca-How is it??
Hello everyone!! Wondering if anyone might take a few minutes, to talk to me about Cuernavaca. How is it - too hot, too cold at any time during the year...Entertainment-do the expats get together to do activities often....cost of living....are the ... Read More
Moving to Ajijic/Chapala from Florida by nickandeva
We are planning on moving to Mexico in the next few months. Considering all options to ship our personal effects/household goods to Ajijic... Container vs land... Going for the cheaper option. Can you please share your own experiences as well as who ...
Hola Gudgrief, Como estas? I am still working on my plan to retire in Mexico within the next 2 years. Again, you have been so very helpful and generous with all your information, thank you. It looks now like Cuernavaca will very possibly be the ... Read More
Moving to Ajijic/Chapala from Florida by nickandeva
We are planning on moving to Mexico in the next few months. Considering all options to ship our personal effects/household goods to Ajijic... Container vs land... Going for the cheaper option. Can you please share your own experiences as well as who ...
Yes, it is. I was born there, raised in NJ and moved to CA. about 22 years ago. Had I mentioned Puerto Rico before? I don't remember saying that before! Read More