Marion-Olga
German expat in Puerto Rico
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Lives in Mayagüez
Registration: 31 August 2015
Moving to Puerto Rico with kids by Priscilla
Hi, Moving abroad is an adventure for both parents and children: settling overseas is a challenge for each family member. How was the move to Puerto Rico for your kids? How did they manage to adapt to their new environment? Share with ...
My daughter went straight to a spanish speaking school when we moved here with only knowing a couple of spanish words. My husband went in class with her a couple of days until the teacher told him that she is sure, she can do it alone. She was 7 ... Read More
New to Puerto Rico
I had a a similiar situation with my pr-husband. I thought we would enjoy life together, go to different places and beaches and stuff but my husband loved staying at home whenever he had nothing to do. At least I found a job managing an Airbnb ... Read More
Having a baby in Puerto Rico by ashbates1
HELLO! My husband was offered a finance job with Honeywell in Aguadilla, PR. We are both fluent in Spanish, and have visited Puerto Rico and are excited about the opportunity. However. I would be just shy of 8 months pregnant when we arrive, and our ...
Loving it, no more winters, I go hike a few miles most days by the sea for exercise, eat my PR food, very easy quiet life, visit some of the neigborgs to chat and coffee, sometimes dinner. Visiting my brother and aunt, it's good to be home ... Read More
Having a baby in Puerto Rico by ashbates1
HELLO! My husband was offered a finance job with Honeywell in Aguadilla, PR. We are both fluent in Spanish, and have visited Puerto Rico and are excited about the opportunity. However. I would be just shy of 8 months pregnant when we arrive, and our ...
Hi Rey, how are you doing? How you like your "new"life? Read More
Having a baby in Puerto Rico by ashbates1
HELLO! My husband was offered a finance job with Honeywell in Aguadilla, PR. We are both fluent in Spanish, and have visited Puerto Rico and are excited about the opportunity. However. I would be just shy of 8 months pregnant when we arrive, and our ...
I heard good things about delivering a baby in Bella Vista Hospital in Mayagüez. One American FB friend delivered her baby there 2 years ago and was very happy with the experience she made. Read More
Getting ready by ReyP
We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...
How does it feel to be back home? Is it how you thought it would be? Read More
Getting ready by ReyP
We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...
Happy for you Ray! Wishing you and your wife all the best!😊 Read More
Vaccination Exemption for School Age Children by LOLPuertoRico
Hi, Does anyone have any information regarding vaccination exemption protocols for school age children in Puerto Rico? Particularly doctors or lawyers on the south side of the island (Ponce). We're still without landlines or internet service in ...
We moved from Germany to PR when our daughter was 7. She went to a public school in PR and first time I saw the school I was shocked because the classroom and school looked so poor.... besides that our child was never really sick in 9 years... Read More
Taking almonds, peanuts, walnuts from PR to the states - allowed? by princos
I bought these at Walmart. They are not in the shell, so no husk for bugs to hide inside. Is it allowed to take them from PR to the states? I didn't see these on the list of being allowed, nor disallowed.
Don't ask people, ask google! Read More
A Different Perspective of Living In PR by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I spent about 22K moving my family of 5 to the island in December 2016. We had an awful experience overall and one morning, something just told me to leave the island and I did.... then the hurricanes hit. ...
Not to be mean or so but it helps a lot over there if you're German.... ;) My then-wife was German so I didn't have a lot of problems. Same here, my now-wife is PuertoRican. For anything involving government or other sort of official stuff ... Read More
A Different Perspective of Living In PR by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I spent about 22K moving my family of 5 to the island in December 2016. We had an awful experience overall and one morning, something just told me to leave the island and I did.... then the hurricanes hit. ...
Except racism (didn't experience it myself but my daughter in school)I made the same experiences. Living in Germany since December again after 9 years and most things are just soo much easier, faster, better over here. Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
Good desicion. I don't think it will get better. I lived there 9 years and things didn't get better... Read More
WHAT WHAT??? Electric bill almost $600.00 by Journeyandbeyond
Does anybody know or have had a problem with receiving an electric bill that is HIGH for time after Maria? I am told to not pay and wait till next cycle. Nobody answers AEE call either. Thanks! Lynn
No power, no bill.. :mad:🙈🙈🙈💩💩 Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
I heard and read about storm "Friedrike" that was pretty bad, right? Lots of damage but no outages in The Netherlands and Germany. ;)Right! 😅😅 Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
Sorry for all the people who still don't have electricity or/and water! 😢😢😢 Puerto Rico is indeed a third world country... Happily living in Germany again and even if we had some storms already this year, we always had ... Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
That is illigal, asking for money to connect you up. You should report it.yes, but then I may have to wait forever and a day! You cannot win in this game!Still... i would not pay!!!!! Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
You will def. need it! Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
I only know that the people in Mayagüez who live up in the mountains still have no electricity and it looks the same like month ago.... Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
Hahaha, I saw a couple of signs like that where I lived. Not sure if it helped. ;) Hope there will be light before next year! 😊 Read More
Tracking Recovery Efforts by seoulguy
PBS Nov 13 2017 "WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday asked the federal government for [b]$94.4 billion [/b]as the island struggles to recover from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Maria, with much of the U.S. territory ...
I talked to an inspector on Saturday. He is from Washington. He said he will be on the island 2 years! He also said, it will take 50 years fir PR to totally recover.... Not sure what to say..... Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
One thing I realized in the past years is, that people from the US don't turn their lights and fans off, even when they leave the house. German always turn off what is not needed. So if you continue your american lifestyle here in PR you will ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
You nailed it. And I don't think you will have to wait 5 hours! 😀 that is one thing thst I hated most here! In Germany you get an appointment and within latest 30 Min. you will see the Doctor! All the best for you! Read More
Our experience here during Maria and the aftermath by Siobhan_Nolan
Hi all, I hope everyone who lives here on the island is ok post maria and recovering. I've written about our experiences here on my blog - it may provide an in sight for anyone wondering about facilities, services available or those thinking ...
I feel you! We are still in PR, leaving next week to Germany. We had a horrible experience with Maria that I don't want to have ever again. In our case, the Añasco River came in our house when we were inside and we had to sit on out kitchen ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
He he he! 3 years ago when I was in Germany to visit I was at my parents house when we had a thunderstorm. The light went out and I was like, wowww, now I feel like I am in Puerto Rico! My parents found out after a while that only their house ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
Yeah, made me feel really good... :/I am sooo glad that I will be leaving next week. I really feel you and it is frustrading. my husband told me long time ago that he was without water and electricity 3 month after Hurricane Georg and I never ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
We had an electric rage but it broke since our house was under water for hours. We are cooking on a camping gas stove we already had for emergencies. No electricity in our house yet and nobody working in our neighbourhood since Maria! Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
After what happened this house doesn't feel safe anymore and I would be scared to death every hurrican season. I feel like the time has come to leave and we want FEMA to buy the house and remove it. It will not be the last time, this happened ... Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
Thank you sooo much! All the best for you too! :* Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
Sorry to hear that but quite understandable since you lost everything. Hopefully you guys will get on your feet back "zu Hause in Deutschland" fast. Where in Germany? I lived up north, Oldenburg area, for 13 years. Alles ... Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
Hi Ray! The horse is fine. She lives in Jauco now. She moved into a rescue place called "Horse and Pony inc." All our stuff is destroyed, except some cookware, deko and clothes. my daughter and I will be leaving on the 9.12., my husband ... Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
Good morning Gary! One street in Mani has electricity as far as I know. The street is next to my house and the first two houses already have electricity since 2 weeks or so. Mine doesn't because the electricy poles in front and next to our ... Read More
our hurricane maria experience by davidtx
(pictures and videos on my [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/hurricane-maria-experience-puerto-rico/]blog[/url]) Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Water ...
Wow, you really got me with your story! I am happy, you and your family are ok! Your hand will be fine soon, but of course we all will remember "Maria" for a very long time! We had the same experience with rain coming in from every door ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
Hi Ray, the solar panels of my frienf survived and she is one of the only lucky ones who has electricity since Maria up in the hills of Mayagüez. :) Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
So you were only out since yesterday? Where is your place?Yes, we only were without power 24 hours. I live near Western plaza in Mayagüez. The AEE is very close to me. :) Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
Got electricity back since 4 hours! :) Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
I feel like moving back to Germany when I see what could have happened😱😱😨😨In PR the main thing is the floods in some areas, then rivers and floods can take out roads, uproot trees, and eat at the ground around your ... Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
That is the right attitude. Some I seen only care about the tax break and have little to no interest in the island.I feel like moving back to Germany when I see what could have happened😱😱😨😨 Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
Hello everyone! Just want to say that we are ok on Mayagüez. It didn't rain very much, the wind ripped out some trees, but my Avoadotree behind the house only lost one Avocado! Let's see what comes next. Hope everyone around the island ... Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
We will know for sure tomorrow. If people from Leeland/ Virgen island survived, we will too! ;) Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
Welcome to paradise!!!!Thank you Ray! That will be your paradise also soon! ;) Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
where are you located?Mayagüez. My husband told me stories about GEORGE. I don't want to go thrue this! :sosad: Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
I live in Mayagüez close to the beach. We will leave to my husbands mother house in the mountains because I am sure our Area will get flooded since we live near the river. I have to take my horse, 3 dogs and 3 cats. The worst storm I ... Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
I am scared to death! :sosad: Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
Are you kidding?? I think the worst people are the ones who go to church 3x a week, hahahaI never go to any church, I developed an allergy to any type of religion, my family in PR on the contrary are in church or some church activity or visiting ... Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
Not sure where you will be, but it sounds you need an environment where there is more English. Towns have bars, restaurants, outside music at the plaza, and some have Dance halls, but most of it is Puerto Rican, Cuban or Dominican music which may ... Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
Hello!! 800 $$$???? Noooo!! We are 3 people, got a ceiling fan in every room, got 2 big fridges and a electric stove wich I use often because I bake a lot and cook everyday and we pay around $80 -$100 a month!!!! We pay the same in summer and ... Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
Stupid, Lazy and mostly DON'T GIVE A DAM attitude, they are educated, they know. Same with the music blasting everywhere specially from all the boats anchored by the beaches. What I want, how I want it and screw anybody else attitude likes or ... Read More
Observations of 3 month visit by 35th
Rented a condo in Boquerón this Spring, 90 days. My base for exploration seeking RE purchase in SW PR. General observations, and my opinions, of the SW area, and western hilly or "mountain" areas NW--Lares, San Sebastian, Moca. Not ...
Mostly agreed! But the people here are driving crazy. I mean, if you only need 2 drivers lessons what can you expect?? No blinker and driving slowly on the left lane are onl 2 examples. I live in Mayagüez and I really don't like it. The ... Read More
Trash Pickup by ReyP
The government of Guayanilla is proposing selling trash bags 30 Gallon ones) at $2 dollars each. They would have a bar code to ensure that the bags are authorized. Other towns may decide to emulate them due to the simplicity of the process. If ...
So doesn't the trash get burned here like anywhere in the world? Read More
Trash Pickup by ReyP
The government of Guayanilla is proposing selling trash bags 30 Gallon ones) at $2 dollars each. They would have a bar code to ensure that the bags are authorized. Other towns may decide to emulate them due to the simplicity of the process. If ...
I am German, living in Mayagüez. Just got back from 6 weeks holidays there. I have rarely seen trash on the streets etc. and was right away back into recycling. Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
Trash everywhere I go. Streets, beaches, woods. Puertoricans are either totally uneducated, lazy or stupid, sorry. And now they are starting to charge for the trash. How that is going to end up I don't even want to imagine! :O Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Oh I had them groing but the problem is that there are so many hungry insects etc... I want them organic and that seems to get hard to get. Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
No luck with tomatoes so far 😢 Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Not me, no luck at all with tomatoes so far 😢 Read More
Not a great welcome! by bkettren
My family is in the process of moving to Maunabo, PR. My wife and her 85 year old mother have moved to Maunabo, while I am waiting for the sale of our ranch to close in Texas. Middle of August it should be done and I will be moving there then. We ...
There are nasty people everywhere in the world! I don't think this will happen regulary. Read More
Moving to rincon. by JtotheT410
Hey my name is josh and i would like to move to rincon within the next six months. i have done some research but was mainly wondering about jobs. I have always been in the service industry as either a server or manager, and was interested to find ...
There are some FB groups you could join: Friends of Rincon, Rincon Puerto Rico. Good luck! Read More
PR: economic outlook over the next ten years by seoulguy
Rey P has done yeoman service to all on the day-to-day, up-and-down of PR economics. What is the opinion of those who have longtime experience over the last ten years about what the next ten years will bring -- more clueless politicians, extended ...
Yeah you are sure right. I am just disappointed from the police over here in Mayagüez. I don't know how the police worked before I came here... Read More
PR: economic outlook over the next ten years by seoulguy
Rey P has done yeoman service to all on the day-to-day, up-and-down of PR economics. What is the opinion of those who have longtime experience over the last ten years about what the next ten years will bring -- more clueless politicians, extended ...
Exactly, why??? I don't have any respect for the police here, good for nothing! Read More
PR: economic outlook over the next ten years by seoulguy
Rey P has done yeoman service to all on the day-to-day, up-and-down of PR economics. What is the opinion of those who have longtime experience over the last ten years about what the next ten years will bring -- more clueless politicians, extended ...
It doesn't help much if you increase the penalties if police doesn't do their work!! Read More
PR: economic outlook over the next ten years by seoulguy
Rey P has done yeoman service to all on the day-to-day, up-and-down of PR economics. What is the opinion of those who have longtime experience over the last ten years about what the next ten years will bring -- more clueless politicians, extended ...
In my experience you can forget the police! A bunch of lazy, unmotivated fat people, sorry! Read More
PR: economic outlook over the next ten years by seoulguy
Rey P has done yeoman service to all on the day-to-day, up-and-down of PR economics. What is the opinion of those who have longtime experience over the last ten years about what the next ten years will bring -- more clueless politicians, extended ...
I am really worried about the future. People are going crazy! My daughter was in BK on Saturday with her BF when 2 people with masks went inside, screamed thast it's a robbery and shooted around. Luckily nobody was injured but I am really afraid ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Puerto Rico. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Wow, seems like you learned spanish really fast! Learning english when I was young was no problem for me but spanish is sooo hard for me! We speak german at home, I don't want my daughter to loose the language she rose up till she was 7 and I ... Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
Hi Thomas, to which school do your kids go? Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
And I meet a lot of people who can speak at least a couple of words in German. Just yesterday in Petsmart in Mayagüez there was a lady, she asked me about the cat food and I answered her in Spanish but somehow we asked me if I speak english ... Read More
Crime by ReyP
Most of the murders in PR are related to the drug traffic. Seems there are a lot of turf wars. However up to now we had only seen a rare bystander get hurt. This article is about Chicago crime which in the month of January has had about hundreds ...
Yes it happens everywhere but here 3/4 of the population has mental problems. Google it! Read More
Crime by ReyP
Most of the murders in PR are related to the drug traffic. Seems there are a lot of turf wars. However up to now we had only seen a rare bystander get hurt. This article is about Chicago crime which in the month of January has had about hundreds ...
Sure I know about that but this guy HAS mental issues. We had the joy to live next to hom for 3 years and his behavier was totally sick and his father has also mental problems but neither of both got treated. I know it from the Girlfriend of the ... Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
I had a friend in Joyuda and went there once a week. I love it there! Read More
Food expericience by olddawgsrule
If any of you decide to come to the Nor'east I'd treat you to my seafood boil. Lobsta', shrimp, steamers, a few sausage thrown in and the loving bits my wife always adds. Not to be missed. In my yard, off the deck, enjoying the ...
I guess it's the chicken that you put on a metal stick and roast it. Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
I am doing duolingo spanish too. It helps a little but leaves me with questions. We speak German at home because I don't want my daughter to loose the language she was raised with but that doesn't help me with improving my spanish. People ... Read More
Flights from Europe? by frogrock
Hello my Puerto Rico Buddies, Remember the good old days when you went to a travel agent to book a trip? Internet is great, but sometimes it is very annoying. I need some advice from those who might know. Do you know which airlines fly directly ...
I fly Condor from SJU to FRA NONSTOP when I go home but my destination is near Frankfurt. 😉 Read More
Crime by ReyP
Most of the murders in PR are related to the drug traffic. Seems there are a lot of turf wars. However up to now we had only seen a rare bystander get hurt. This article is about Chicago crime which in the month of January has had about hundreds ...
I can tell you what happened in my neighbourhood in November. We bought our house from the guy that lived right in front of our house. He lived there with his 29 year old son. This son did a lot of bad stuff and was on a 11 year probation. In ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Ohhh, that's fantastic! You lived in the most beautiful German City! 😍 I am from Würzburg, it's a beautiful city too. I lived with my puertorican husband 8 years there before we decided to move here. He speaks perfect German. ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Amber, nice to meet you! I live in Mayagüez. Read More
Medical Exodus - Measures by ReyP
The new governor has a proposal to stop the exodus that will need to be voted on by the senate and house of representatives in PR. About 2,422 doctors have left the island in the last 12 years or 347 annually. This has caused the lengtening of time ...
My former general doctor was from the Dominican Repuplik. :) Read More
Medical Exodus - Measures by ReyP
The new governor has a proposal to stop the exodus that will need to be voted on by the senate and house of representatives in PR. About 2,422 doctors have left the island in the last 12 years or 347 annually. This has caused the lengtening of time ...
I have to say that I didn't experience a longer waiting time for doctors appointments yet. Had to go to several doctors the last month ( dentist, eyes etc..) and I got the appointments pretty fast. I asked them if they want to leave the island ... Read More
Studying in Puerto Rico
My daughter doesn't study yet but she hopefully will in 2 years. I read an online article about the Universities here some time ago andnit was written, that the quality of education is getting down. I could imagine, that this is true since ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Yes it's fresh and I love it! It is very windy in Mayagüez and raining time to time. I am i only sorry for our guests from the States, the have the worst weather now! It was so wonderfull the last weeks, and now that! :mad: Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
I will if I can! :top: Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
Sorry Ray, I was busy with baking Christmas cookies, but now I am back!; Feliz año nuevoo! :D Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
I live in a house that has the size of what you are looking for. We are 3 people and our bill is under $100! But we don't use A/C, only fans and we got a solar water heater. My oven runs with electricity and I bake very often and we have 2 big ... Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
Greetings von Mayagüez! :) What kind of farm do you have and where? Read More
Are you happy in Puerto Rico? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Puerto Rico? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
So true! I never experienced something like this in my whole life! I guess they know we don't have any other options than except whats going on on this little island! It still drives me crazy after 9 years! Read More
Antibiotics without a script by Karma7553
Just moved to pr last month and my gf has became sick and needs antibiotic does anyone know if I can get a antbiotic over the counter at one of the smaller pharmacies or will she need to see a dr. First?
I went to the farmacy for Antibiotics not long ago, a local one, and they didn't givebit to me anymore. They said it is not allowed and they will get in trouble! Read More
Pets in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Puerto Rico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Puerto Rico? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
We brought our Jack-Russel to Puerto Rico 9 years ago. She needed her vaccines up to date, a health certificate and I think a chip, but not sure about it any more. We had no problems to bring her here with us. At the moment we have 3 dogs (I picked ... Read More
Are you happy in Puerto Rico? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Puerto Rico? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Hello! Am I happy? Yes, sometimes I am very happy here. When I am at a beautiful beach or when I am out with friends at a beach bar, enjoying life. But the reality is, that life here is a challenge for your nerves! I freak out every time I am ... Read More
Southern Puerto Rico by jultie
Buenos días everyone! Let me quickly introduce myself: I'm from Germany and it looks like my husband will be transferred to work in Puerto Rico in the Yauco area. We both like the proximity to restaurants, cafés, shopping, sports, etc. ...
Could'nt live without the sun anymore, I love it! Here in the western side if the island we have the most beautiful beaches (Cabo Rojo) and that's where I love to spend hot days! :) The summer over here is not my favorite time of the year, ... Read More
Southern Puerto Rico by jultie
Buenos días everyone! Let me quickly introduce myself: I'm from Germany and it looks like my husband will be transferred to work in Puerto Rico in the Yauco area. We both like the proximity to restaurants, cafés, shopping, sports, etc. ...
Hallöchen, there are many of us everywhere on this island. I have a German friend on FB, he worked for Pfizer in Ponce for 5 years and he lived in a gated Comunity and he had a pool. I could ask him! :) Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Here at least in Mayaguez they do NOTHING!!! Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I live in Mayagüez since 8 years and they used to pick up the trash every week. Now it's every two, sometimes three weeks but it was and is still free but that doesn't change anything of the environment trash problem! If I ask ... Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I live in Mayagüez since 8 years and they used to puck up the trash every week. Now it's every two, sometimes three weeks but it was and is still free but that doesn't change anything of the environment trash problem! If I ask ... Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
You are welcome! Have a nice day! Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
Yes you do! We get the channels from her and the channels from the US and all around the world! Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
I don't think so! Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
I don"t have any problems. You need a fast Internet connection, thats for sure. I watch everything from CNN to German TV. We were thinking to buy the amazon firebox, but ended up with what we have now. Netflix is only for movies right? We had ... Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
Yes Rey, it is $89! :) And you need an IPTV provider. You can find them in the internet. It is really a great thing, I can watch television from Germay too and feel like I am back home! :) Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
And you need an IPTV provider. He looked in the internet for that. This provider gets the $ca. 100 per year. Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
Hello! It is called "HIGH DEFINITION IPTV SET-TOP-BOX MAG 254 and He bought it AT Amazon. Read More
Please help me understand health insurance by GuestPoster550
We are arriving Monday and I'm trying to get health insurance for our family but I'm having a heck of a time decoding the tables on the Triple S website. Can someone help me understand what a few of these things mean? One thing that's ...
I guess you are right. I am 40, my daughter 14! But this is no garantee for not getting an horrible illness! :P Read More
Please help me understand health insurance by GuestPoster550
We are arriving Monday and I'm trying to get health insurance for our family but I'm having a heck of a time decoding the tables on the Triple S website. Can someone help me understand what a few of these things mean? One thing that's ...
My daughter and I are insured with Servicios de la Salut Bella Vista in Mayagüez. It costs us $150 per month. My husband is a Veteran and goes to the Veteran Hospital. Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...
We bought a box to watch tv over the Internet. We paid $100 for the box and it will cost us $ 100 per year. That makes $8,33 for tv (we got mor than 1000 programs from all over the world and many movie channels) and $40 for internet. Makes a total ... Read More