tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post877143417026417660..comments2013-02-22T17:52:33.046-05:00Comments on Expat Mike's Journey: My first blog day:Mike Desabraishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04853991111040412200noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post-76762701511324575612012-01-15T23:22:11.745-05:002012-01-15T23:22:11.745-05:00This is nice post.All this post is interesting and...This is nice post.All this post is interesting and lovely . I like this all content. Thank,s to the writer for writing this post.<br /><a rel="nofollow"> Pilot license</a>Shagorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15071208918264985007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post-22111083925246114332011-07-15T16:09:13.651-04:002011-07-15T16:09:13.651-04:00Thanks Edd,
Everyone should know that Edd and his ...Thanks Edd,<br />Everyone should know that Edd and his wife have retired to Ecuador. Edd started a blog documenting his experiences. I have read every word he posted. His blog inspired me to create this one. Thanks Edd....perhaps one day Barb and I can visit Ecuador!?Mike Desabraishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853991111040412200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post-72694459683608085882011-07-15T15:10:42.387-04:002011-07-15T15:10:42.387-04:00Mike, good for you! Having already successfully t...Mike, good for you! Having already successfully taken the plunge to expat life, my best suggestion for you & Barb is this: during your next visit envision what your life will be like there 24/7/365. My wife and I have known too many people who get past the "honeymoon" phase and realize gorgeous scenery and outstanding weather are not enough. I wish you all the best of your journey!Edd Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087303161307567127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post-26813918860188864252011-07-15T13:16:31.116-04:002011-07-15T13:16:31.116-04:00Silly Diane.... I have done my research! It is tru...Silly Diane.... I have done my research! It is truly a beautiful place in it's simplicity. Everyday life will be comfortable there. Not in the sense we americans have come to expect however. There are no large stores...just small shops. There are three grocery stores, two hardware stores, and a pharmacy. You can get anywhere on the main part (south) island in a matter of minutes by foot or by bicycle. There were several golf carts (privately owned) and even golf cart taxis if you prefer. We saw a couple of pickups, a dump truck, a fire truck and an electric line service truck while there. There is free healthcare in a clinic with a nurse and doctor who are full time on the island. If you need more medical attention than your regular doctor's office can provide, then Belize City is just 45 mins away by boat. There you will find a major hospital with all the services....for free! You never have to go to another island unless you want to. That too is easy via the water taxi service which is like a floating bus service.<br /><br />I pictured Barb as GINGER, and not MARYANN, but I'm OK with your vision too. :-)Mike Desabraishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853991111040412200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866180950003611539.post-25929873428485742132011-07-15T12:18:30.282-04:002011-07-15T12:18:30.282-04:00That is soooo cool!! It looks beautiful. What abou...That is soooo cool!! It looks beautiful. What about everyday life though? Do they have grocery stores and things like that? How do you get here and there? I am assuming there are no cars. What about medical care? Do you have to go to another island? As for role playing, I picture you as the professor and Barb as MaryAnn!! LOL. Just kidding, I think it's great!!Diane Broomallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027792413420171906noreply@blogger.com