day 9 of the aftermath
(Below is an update I drafted for friends and family while waiting for an internet connection) I imagine there are crews working 12-hour shifts to […]
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a basketball lovers paradise
This time of year it’s not uncommon for the Atlantic ocean to look as serene as a lake. It’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch the sun set against […]
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pay at the pump in puerto rico?
“Para llenar el tanque a la siete, por favor.” This is one of the first full phrases of Spanish I learned when I moved to […]
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another reason to find work online before moving to puerto rico
I see you are living near Rincon or in Rincon, not quite sure… So I’m a waitress in the states right now, would you suggest working at […]
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our introduction to healthcare in puerto rico
Cartwheels at the beach provided an opportunity none of us really wanted; the opportunity to find out for ourselves what healthcare in Puerto Rico is like. Waylon loves doing handstands and cartwheels at […]
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still here, but taking a break
In the states, as the first cold fronts blow through and your wardrobe transitions to warmer clothing, you can subconsciously sense the holidays coming . Not only do you […]
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moving to puerto rico with kids
Depending on their age and dispositions, moving to a new and unfamiliar place like Puerto Rico can be very stressful for children. Our oldest is […]
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cost of a college education in puerto rico
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education has been soaring stateside. Beginning in the ’90s, the price has been rising much faster […]
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dealing with the fact that we can’t vote for president in puerto rico
“Puerto Rico!? But they can’t vote in the presidential election!” Those were the first words out of a concerned neighbor’s mouth when I told her we were […]
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western puerto rico beaches
“Where are all the trees?”, Holly said in shock the first time we drove down to North Padre Island in Texas. Growing up within walking distance to Kailua Beach, […]
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