Author: Jeannie G3 (---.msy.bellsouth.net)
Date: 03-30-09 14:16
Hola! Great advice from the previous contributors. I'd start small renting a house on the island and talking as much as you can to the locals about daily life. Things and situations are never the same when you vacation in comparison to living at the place full time. Things we sometimes take for granted for example, doctors/ dentists able to attend us at a moments notice, not having water or other utilities because they're off due to construction or repairs, etc. Situations and problems here in the US that we can resolve over the phone or on the internet are resolved, maybe by visiting a government office over and over and over..... or you go without. The island is beautiful, boricuas are the most friendly people in the world, the culinary experience is unique, delicious but, it is very hard to go without the many things we are accustomed to here in the US. Many of my family members who are retired and have returned to the island to live out their retirement have had many adjustment problems and it has been tough. I'm not saying impossible but, you have to have an open mind and a good sense of humor to get you through tough times. If you do end up on the island full time, enjoy! Maybe Pepe, the llama could hang out at your ranch sipping pina coladas... LOL!!! Happy travels! J
supergarcia3
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