Maria
@tonie0750
American expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Quebradilla
Speaks English & Spanish
Registration: 02 December 2013
Music in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Puerto Rico? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
We should all get together and go out dancing in San Juan.Salsa of course. I have been telling my hubby that I want to go since we got here over a year ago. Of course, I dance to my.music when I am cleaning the house like all respectable Puerto ... Read More
Music in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Puerto Rico? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
My Ray would have given his left arm to be with Iris Chacon. Read More
Music in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Puerto Rico? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
Rey, I like your selection of music. I am with you. I love me some Salsa especially old time Salsa like Palmieri, Puente, Bobby Rodriguez, Joe Quijano, and of course Ricardo Ray and Willie Colon and Hector Labor. One you are here, you'll have ... Read More
We finally have a place... by BearNVa
So we just closed on a condo in Fajardo... I think we made the right choice... the area is close to basically everything and about an hour from San Juan. The only thing so far is the smell occasionally from what I think is sewage from the marina... ...
Congrats on your condo and Welcome to Puerto Rico. Fajardo us beautiful and there is a lot to do there. Enjoy yourself. Read More
Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP
Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...
Rey, the house is beautiful. I love the tile floor and the outside space. Good luck with the sale of your house in MA. Also, I have some holy water here if you need it. I spread some on this house when we moved here. I am a firm believer that it ... Read More
Month Long Rentals? by Wonderer
Hi All, We will be moving to PR in September. We were thinking it would be best to find a short term rental until we find a place for a permanent move. Any advice on how to do this? Places? Best area? We will also be renting a car to start but we ...
By the way, where in NY are you from? We come from Long Island. Read More
Month Long Rentals? by Wonderer
Hi All, We will be moving to PR in September. We were thinking it would be best to find a short term rental until we find a place for a permanent move. Any advice on how to do this? Places? Best area? We will also be renting a car to start but we ...
Welcome Wonderer, you probably can find something in the metro area short term nut it will probably be pricey. The west coast is usually more economical depending on what you are looking for. We were in PR for 3 weeks before we found our house ( ... Read More
Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP
Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...
Rey, it looks like you know what you are doing. Better to get everything in writing so there is no confusion. When we rented our house, the owner said that we would go to an attorney to sign the lease, which was fine with us. Since I read Spanish, ... Read More
High water bill
Has anyone gotten an extraordinarily high water bill ? We went from about $60.00 to over $80.00. We can't understand such a leap in cost. We don',t have anything that could warrant such a raise in rate. My hubby waters the plants every ... Read More
Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP
Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...
Thanks Rey, looking forward to it. Read More
Why leave the mainland by ReyP
I am starting this topic because I think it would allow people to understand why somebody in the mainland who is already settle in place would want to move to an island that has a very large poverty rate, more crime, unreliable electric service, ...
Well Rey we came to the island mostly because like you, we were tired of the cold and snow of NY and my hubby had always wanted to come back to where he was born. I believe that many PRs who migrate to the US for a better life want to come back once ... Read More
Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP
Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...
Rey, the house sounds wonderful. Congrats. We also live on a hill in the somewhat country and have terrific views and breeze. Welcome to Puerto Rico. Hopefully your house in MA. sells as quickly as you want it to and then you can make the move. We ... Read More
Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP
Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...
Rey P. the house looks amazing. I know that it would make a great b &b. Best of luck on whatever property you select. I didn't know your name is Reinaldo. That is my Hubby's name. What a co Inca dink. Take care, Tonie Read More
Puerto Rican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Puerto Rico? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Puerto Rico and why not your best ...
Adlin20, hi, where is El Boquete- Tallaboa? Is it in Ponce? Looking for a good fish market also. We have seen one in Aguadilla at Crash Boat Beach and one in Mayaguez in El Mani. Read More
Puerto Rican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Puerto Rico? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Puerto Rico and why not your best ...
Hi there Schuttzie, The recipe for cod fish salad is relatively easy. I usually get a package of bone free codfish or bacalao. First I boil it to get some of the salt out of it. At the same time in another pot, I cook some yellow ... Read More
More red flags hinting at PR's future? by seoulguy
Those who've committed to PR one way or another and those contemplating it (including myself, but less every day), should pay attention to Padilla's televised address tonight. See if you can detect the winds of bank runs or ...
Hi Schuttzie, I know that you will enjoy life here. You make it what you want to. We are very happy here and don't plan to return to the US except for visits. I have 6 of my grandkids there so we will make some trips but happy to be coma a ... Read More
We're moving to Mayaguez! by ladylauram
Hello all! Well, we're 100% sure now we're going to move to Mayaguez in September! My husband and father will be revisiting for a week in June to find a place to live. 1) Could anyone recommend a realtor or know of someone with a furnished house ...
Hi there and welcome to Puerto Rico. There is a big Rooms to Go in Mayaguez There is also a Rooms to Go outlet in Aguadilla on rte. 2 where we got a mattress and they have good prices. Read More
Retire to Puerto Rico? by suzeekyu
My husband and I are considering Puerto Rico as a retirement destination. Now, I must say that we have not yet visited the area yet, and would not just up and move before visiting a few times and doing some research. Just hoping to get some ...
Hi Suzeekyu, My husband, my now 19 year old grandson and I moved to PR in May of last year. We are retired also and stayed with some family in Humacao for 3 long weeks while looking for a home. We went searching on the east coast of the ... Read More
need furniture buying suggestions by dumplingmx
My husband and I are moving to the San Juan area soon. The condo we are renting for 6 months is only partially furnished, so we will be needing some living room furniture (the condo has beds and a small dining table/chairs). The problem is that we ...
I've seen a small thrift store in Mayaguez on rte. 2. Haven't gone there yet but also there are a couple of flea market or pulguero in Aguadilla also on rte. 2 and in Mayaguez on rte. 2 and also in the Mani area. We haven't gone but my ... 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? > ...
Thanks for the license info. I will have to go to the DTOP Aguadilla and see if I can get my license renewed there or may have to go to Arecibo since we live in Quebradilla. I called a couple of times and there was a long wait on the phone for the ... 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? > ...
Another that I forgot to add to my previous post was that we have b een eating tomatoes from our garden for over a month so that we don't have to buy any and all during the summer we ate 1-2 avocados a day from our gigantic tree. My husband who ... 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? > ...
Okay so my calculations were a little off for the cable, water and electricity. It was more like $175.00 or so depending on the water bill, which went up $20.00 this month and it wasn't with us using alot of water, it was that darn tax that they ... Read More
Great Coffee by dolt201
Ok...I'm giving up one of my favorite things about PR, great coffee. Many of you may know that almost every town in the highlands has its own coffee. We have tried most of them but one excels. Up in the highlands is a town called Jayuya. Every ...
Enjoy your visit to Rincon and especially the coffee. 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? > ...
Ralph's in Humacao is fantastic. Very well stocked with many items that we are used to and it is very big and clean. I am sorry that we don't have one on this side of the island. My friend in Humacao says that they are a family owned ... 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? > ...
Frogrock, we come from Long Island also. We were from Selden in Suffolk County, where were you from? I see that now you have moved to Humacao, we have family there and it is a nice town. We almost leased a place in Yabucoa but when I saw this ... 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 have been living in Quebradilla for 7 months now and find that the cost of pretty much all food is high compared to NY prices. We haven't bought Bacon at all since we got here ex cept for one time that I got it for $2.99 and it was ... Read More
Are there any Texas Holdem players out there? by tonie0750
We would like to meet some fellow expats from wherever who live in the west coast (we are in Quebradilla) who enjoy playing cards especially Texas Holdem. Not for serious money,, just a friendly game. We would host with good food , music, drinks and ...
Thanks Suzanne and Bertrand for your replies. We are only about 1 1/2 hrs. from SJ on route 22. So think about it and let me know. Read More
Are there any Texas Holdem players out there?
We would like to meet some fellow expats from wherever who live in the west coast (we are in Quebradilla) who enjoy playing cards especially Texas Holdem. Not for serious money,, just a friendly game. We would host with good food , music, drinks and ... Read More
Antiques?
Hi there, I recently came across a Thrift shop in Mayaguez on Rte. 2 going south that may have some antiques. Also there are a couple of flea markets in Aguadilla and Mayaguez also on rte. 2 that may have something that you might like. There is a ... Read More
English Speaking Schools by LACruz
I am wondering what English speaking schools you all could recommended besides the ones that are most popular (& expensive) I know about Baldwin, St Johns, Tasis, Caribbean School & Robinson. I am wondering if there are any not as popular but still ...
I had gone through the same thing as you last summer, looking for a reasonable Bilingual school for my grandson who is not a Spanish speaker and unfortunately when I was looking, they were already full. To make a long story short, I put him in the ... Read More
calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl
We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...
Victor, I know that Rincon is known for the surfing beaches as well as Isabela but I also am looking for a calm beach near Isabela or Quebradilla, where we live. Any thoughts. I know about Guajataca but it has tremendous waves and I would never go ... Read More
calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl
We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...
I also like the Balnaiero Monserrate in Luquillo. It has really calm water and the beach is pretty clean with great parking, souvenir shop and a nice snack bar with pretty good drinks. On weekends, it gets pretty full but there is always room for ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
Hi there and welcome to PR. We moved here in May of last year and have been happily living in Quebradilla (which is not far from you) for the last 6 months. We came upon this house on Classificados after looking on the east coast from Fajardo ... Read More
Umm should I be scared? by LainB215
Hi my name is Alaina...I'm 31 and I am from the suburbs of Philadelphia. I apologize for this long post but I need some help =/ I have been to PR only 3 times, I just returned from my last visit a few weeks ago. I was there when hurricane ...
Thanks Gary for pointing out several things to Csmi about us Puerto Rican people and the way it is here. We don't have family nearby but have great neighbors who often have family o er and give us some of their leftovers for my grandson(who ... Read More
Anything like a coin operated laundromat here in PR
Does anyone know of a coin operated laundromat in the Quebradilla-Isabela-Aguadilla-Camuy-Hatillo areas? As I had said, we recently had our household stuff delivered and I have a couple of large comforters that don't fit in my washing machine ... Read More
Finally got our household stuff
Mostly everything was in good shape except our wood antique bar which had a broken leg but we immediately filed a claim and believe it or not we received a check already. The only thing is that we had estimated it at about $750.00 value but when ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
Well we got Claro and the service at first was up and down. It seems to have been stabilized once the guy came out and changed the box to one with 5 GB( I guess that is what it is called, I am not too techny savy) anyway it seems to be up most of ... Read More
Trespassers by dolt201
I was in the states taking care of some repairs that were needed on our house there when I got a disturbing call from my wife. She said she was not going to clean the apartment attached to our PR house because there was a snake skin stretched across ...
We have had some tarantulas here at our house and quickly kill them. I don't like any spiders no matter what size but we had had about 3 big black ones and they scare me to death. I hven't seen any snakes yet and don't hope to. Like they ... Read More
Finally got our household stuff
Well, we finally got our household stuff 3 months after it was picked up in Fla. Thank God. We have gotten our house to almost become a home. We still have quite a few boxes to empty and stuff to find a place for but I am deliriously happy. I feel ... Read More
Finally getting our household stuff
Well we are scheduled to get our household stuff this week after 3 months . If God permits. So looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and putting stuff away and making this house our home. Can't wait. Once everything is said and done, I ... Read More
Buying a second home in PR by Anolis
My wife & I are considering buying a second home in Puerto Rico. We have lots of experience on the island (we have been going, for work & pleasure, for 10 years; I speak Spanish, etc.), but this would be a new thing for us. Can anyone on the ...
Thanks Skip for the info about land and property ownership. We are currently renting our home in Quebradilla but may buy it in the future and I have heard about the problems with the land ownership, etc. and where we live, it is all mostly owned by ... Read More
Great Coffee by dolt201
Ok...I'm giving up one of my favorite things about PR, great coffee. Many of you may know that almost every town in the highlands has its own coffee. We have tried most of them but one excels. Up in the highlands is a town called Jayuya. Every ...
Just a little input regarding the coffee. I love mostly all the coffee here but I may not be that particular, as long as it is strong and black I like it. I usually get the one that is on sale. Currently I have Yaucono and I like it alot!!!. Mybe it ... Read More
Hugs and Kisses!!!! by meljai97
:par: Ok, so this forum seems like the perfect place to ask the question I've been dying to ask since moving here but have been too shy to ask: WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME THE HUGS AND KISSES ETIQUETTE ?! I can understand, and am ...
Coming from a Puerto Rican family, I know that we hug and kiss alot. We do so when we greet each other, even if we just saw each other the day before. This is the way it is. We are very loving especially to family. Sometimes to acquaintances old ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
That is fantastic that the kids are adjusting well. I would've put our grandson in a bilingual school in Aguadilla which had availability but without a car and no viable school transportation it was not feasible. Thank goodness that he is ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
Welcome , you will learn that this site has alot of very useful info for anyone moving here. It has helped me tremendously. Where are you planning on settling or haven't you decided yet? We are in Quebradilla, on the northwest coast and it is ... Read More
deciding to GO by lizheart303
How many times do you visit a place before deciding it's the one? Has anyone moved, without employment and made it??
Hi Liz, We recently. in May moved down here to PR from NY and are both retired. We primarily were looking on the east coast from Luquillo down to Yabucoa When we didn't find anything but one house that we liked in Yabucoa, we decided to look ... Read More
my blog about moving to PR by ladylauram
Hey all! My family moved to Mayaguez just last week and I've been keeping a blog about the move. If you;re interested, the url is: PolarRico.com Lemme know if you find it interesting, and please, if you're on the west side of the island ...
From your mouth to God's ears. I have just about had it sleeping on a sofa that the owner left. I want my big comfortable bed!!!. I trust in God that everything will work out. I just want to get started on unpacking our over 20 boxes of stuff ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
So how old are your children?? Did you put them in private school or regular town school? Are they fluent in Spanish? I am just curious since we moved here with our 18 year old grandson who does not speak Spanish. We wound up putting himin tthe town ... Read More
A Day In The Life of PR by Schuttzie
Hi, everyone! I've been browsing other forums and saw that in the DR forum they have a thread about just every day life and experiences that you are dealing with from day to day. It is very informative and entertaining. I'd love to have ...
I agree with you the "filas" are a pain the butt and I would get very frustrated with them in Walmart especially. I would tell my comadte, " I thought that there Was no money here by the stores are jammed packed in the middle of the ... Read More
my blog about moving to PR by ladylauram
Hey all! My family moved to Mayaguez just last week and I've been keeping a blog about the move. If you;re interested, the url is: PolarRico.com Lemme know if you find it interesting, and please, if you're on the west side of the island ...
Gregg, We used La Flor de Mayo. I had called La Rosa del Monte because I had seen on the site that it was a good company. but then I had the alternative company and had heard of them for so many years. My Mom used them in NY and so I called ... Read More
my blog about moving to PR by ladylauram
Hey all! My family moved to Mayaguez just last week and I've been keeping a blog about the move. If you;re interested, the url is: PolarRico.com Lemme know if you find it interesting, and please, if you're on the west side of the island ...
Thanks Wings of adventure. I am glad that my postings have been useful. I recently added what a typical day for us, if you have a chance read it. It will give you some insight and make you laugh also. We are still getting used to not having stuff ... Read More
my blog about moving to PR by ladylauram
Hey all! My family moved to Mayaguez just last week and I've been keeping a blog about the move. If you;re interested, the url is: PolarRico.com Lemme know if you find it interesting, and please, if you're on the west side of the island ...
Laura, I now wish that we had done that. We are still waiting for our stuff and it has been over 2 months, where we were told it would be 4-6 weeks, ha ha the laugh is on us. After this is all over, I plan on posting about experiences and what not ... Read More
A Day In The Life of PR by Schuttzie
Hi, everyone! I've been browsing other forums and saw that in the DR forum they have a thread about just every day life and experiences that you are dealing with from day to day. It is very informative and entertaining. I'd love to have ...
I forgot to mention, that we are deliriously happy and would not move back to NY, We love living in Puerto Rico and I am pleasantly surprised that I have gotten so used to life here, like I was meant to live here again.(We lived here in 1969-1970 ... Read More
A Day In The Life of PR by Schuttzie
Hi, everyone! I've been browsing other forums and saw that in the DR forum they have a thread about just every day life and experiences that you are dealing with from day to day. It is very informative and entertaining. I'd love to have ...
Well a day in our life in Puerto Rico sort of goes like this. During the week, my husband gets up at 6am to fix breakfast for my grandson before hed goes to school. Then I get up and open up all the doors in our house, which are 4 doors and some ... Read More
my blog about moving to PR by ladylauram
Hey all! My family moved to Mayaguez just last week and I've been keeping a blog about the move. If you;re interested, the url is: PolarRico.com Lemme know if you find it interesting, and please, if you're on the west side of the island ...
Thanks Laura, I looked up your blog and thoroughly enjoyed it. We moved to Quebradilla in June of this year from New York. We love it here. There is me, my husband and my 18 year old grandson. We are retired and originally planned to move to the ... Read More
Driving Rules of Puerto Rico: A Lighthearted Look by trekrider520
Now that we're coming up on living in PR for 1 ½ years, I thought I might share some general observations about driving here (San Juan area). I grew up and learned how to drive in the NYC Metro area, so I thought I've seen my fair ...
Thank you, your post was hysterical but true and mid you, I haven;t began driving here yet. I am kind of petrified to start doing so. But I figured if my friend can do, so can I. Happy motoring and by all means be careful. Read More
seeking a coastal retirement location on the east side of the island by just limin
Wow! What a wonderful, impressive website. I dove right into reading forum threads and blogs. Thanks everyone for sharing experiences. You've opened my eyes wide to what a treasure the island of Puerto Rico is. Our story in brief ...
When we went to Naguabo when we first got to PR, we ate at a small kiosk at the beach and it was okay. I had an empanadia de camarones(shrimp pattie) and it was pretty good. The best thing was the Rum and Coke, ha ha.Haven't been there since. Read More
Best Reviewed Airlines by DeborahMarchant
What are the best airlines overall for traveling to and fro Puerto Rico? (Posted August 2014)
I'm planning on using JetBlue from Aguadilla to JFK in Oct. The prices are okay I have flown them before from JFK to Ft.Myers and the flight WS pretty good. VbThe only problem with them is that for a second bag, it us $50.00 for 2nd bag and $75 ... Read More
No electricity...
Sorry Gary about no power. Thank God, we haven't lost it yet for more than 5 mins. After the storm, we did lose water for 1 day LuckilyI always keep bottles of water in the fridge and we began using the water tank so I could wash dishes and for ... Read More
Is a quiet, simple life possible in PR on a modest income? by Sloan1932
I posted in another thread, which may have been incorrect. I'm very new at forums. In any event, I'd like to move to PR in October or November. My goal would be to remain there for at least a year; but some of the posts I've read are a ...
Sloan, one company to stay away from for internet is Claro. They are the WORST!!! We live in Quebradilla which east of Isabella and Rincon and that is all we can get here. We are so upset with them. The internet goes down all the timeand when you ... Read More
Public Bilingual Schools in Puerto Rico by tonie0750
I know that everyone is going to say , that there is no such thing, but I thought that I would ask anyway. I am looking for a Bilingual High School in Puerto Rico. Don't know where yet since we have not gotten there and gotten a place to live. ...
Thanks for your post. I know that the schools here are nothing like we even had in bad areas in NY, but we have to make the best of it. Luckily, he has made some kids who are helping him with his classes being bilingual themselves. I know about ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
Thanks Deborah for the lease info. They are really cute. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
Gregg, Hopefully not!!! We are usually here with him and when we are not, we put him in the cage so if we have to go to town, etc. I pray for his safety and I feel pretty good about my surrounding neighbors. Read More
Grandson started H.S.yesterday
Thanks all.He seems to be adjusting , if only he begins to speak Spanish. He met a few fellow students who speak English and that is okay since they help him understand what the teachers say but he needs to speak and practice Spanish more. So ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 on ...
Deborah, we recently got a Siberian Husky puppy for my grandson. We luckily live in a house with a fenced in yard and he roams all through the yard. We did take him walking without a lease a few weeks ago since he is still young-2 1/2 months old and ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
So we still have Clark and it goes up & down all the time but we are dealing with it. They have called several times and my husband keeps telling them that the service sucks and they just want to take a survey on how our SVC is and how were we ... Read More
Grandson started H.S.yesterday
Well my grandson began in his new school yesterday. It is José Arizmeldi H.S. and he seemed to do okay. He found a fellow student who speaks Eng. and he us helping him out. The kids are all different there and some are bilingual but not ... Read More
seeking a coastal retirement location on the east side of the island by just limin
Wow! What a wonderful, impressive website. I dove right into reading forum threads and blogs. Thanks everyone for sharing experiences. You've opened my eyes wide to what a treasure the island of Puerto Rico is. Our story in brief ...
Hi Just Limin, So we were neighbors. Yes, I miss Long Island alot and the conveniences. We lived on LI for over 35 years and had everything there. So yes, it is a difference here but slowly I am managing. It is hard not having thing here but ... Read More
seeking a coastal retirement location on the east side of the island by just limin
Wow! What a wonderful, impressive website. I dove right into reading forum threads and blogs. Thanks everyone for sharing experiences. You've opened my eyes wide to what a treasure the island of Puerto Rico is. Our story in brief ...
Congrats on the house. We had gone to Naguabo when we were looking and it was nice near the beach. There were some nice houses there but nothing for us. Best of luck in your new home and Welcome to Puerto Rico. Read More
seeking a coastal retirement location on the east side of the island by just limin
Wow! What a wonderful, impressive website. I dove right into reading forum threads and blogs. Thanks everyone for sharing experiences. You've opened my eyes wide to what a treasure the island of Puerto Rico is. Our story in brief ...
Welcome to this blog. I also find that it is a terrific blog and has helped me alot in our move to PR. We also are from LI -lastly from,Selden and before that from Smithtown. We got here in PR in May and stayed with our family in Humacao for 3 ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
Well, we got Claro for internet and phone and right now it has it's ups and downs. Sometimes it goes down if it rains and there is some wind and either times it is sunny and nice. So we just have to use it when it is up. Read More
1st Bilingual Prep. in Aguadilla by tonie0750
Has anyone heard of this school in Aguadilla? Did anyone hear good or bad things about it? I may be seeing about putting my grandson in it and need to know any pros it coins about it.
Thanks again for your input. When I was researching schools, this is one that I had called and left a message so now they called me back and from what the Princ. told me, it sounds pretty good but we have to pay an enrollment fee+ tuition+ books + ... Read More
1st Bilingual Prep. in Aguadilla by tonie0750
Has anyone heard of this school in Aguadilla? Did anyone hear good or bad things about it? I may be seeing about putting my grandson in it and need to know any pros it coins about it.
Gregg, first of all, we are here to stay including my grandson, so waiting to go back to the states is not an option. Secondly, I don't know where you are but he lived throughout Fla. for mist of his.life and until recently in Coconut Creek and ... Read More
1st Bilingual Prep. in Aguadilla
Has anyone heard of this school in Aguadilla? Did anyone hear good or bad things about it? I may be seeing about putting my grandson in it and need to know any pros it coins about it. Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
Thanks for the info on the GED That will be our last resort. I am waiting until Jul. 28 , when they tell me that the school personnel is back from vacation to call and find out our options. Maybe night school would be best at this point. My ... Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
I don't know Gregg, I have very little patience and I don't think that I will be a good teacher. My husband may be a better candidate but I am not sure if he is up to it either. I looked into k-12.com and it is pretty costly but thatight ... Read More
Home Schooling and/or Online Schooling by menogringo
Does anyone have any experience or opinion on home schooling or an online school for a second grader in Puerto Rico? We would be in Bayamon area. We would rather save money for our child's college than spend it on elementary school! Thanks in ...
Gregg, the costs that you mentioned for elem school? I am going to into this for my grandson who has to complete the 11th grade and do the 12th to get a his diploma. Now that we have internet, I will look into k12.com. Thanks for the info. I' ... Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
An update on my search for a high school for my grandson. Well after calling the dept of EF in Quebradilla all morning long and the phone being busy, I also tried the two h.s. in town to no avail. Then I got the # of the dept of education in San ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
We finally went with Claro and had internet and phone installed yesterday. We will see his it goes. When we get our t.v., we will call them for direct.TV Our stuff is on its way and I can't wait.They tell me that it takes 6 weeks and I am ... Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
An update on our search for a bilingual school. All the schools that I called register the kids in Dec. and therefore are all filled up now & I explained that we just got here a month ago and were searching for a house and all the other stuff ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
That would work if we could reach Claro. They never answer their phone. We called a couple of other companies and we have to get a call back but we may go with Hughes but they are super expensive. My hubby was giving to call Liberty but I ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
After we made an appt. With Choice, they came out & said that in our street there is no service. So now we will call Cosotnet & see what happens. Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
Hi Jenn, thank you for your comments on the school system. I have been researching schools for my grandson, who is living with us and doesn't' t speak Spanish. I found a school in Man at I that is Bilingual and has up to grade 12 but they ... Read More
Best Internet Providers by Sand and Snow
Hi! I'll be moving to the Rio Grande area in a few months and am starting to gather info on utilities and services. Can anyone give me the lowdown on high-speed internet providers? Or point me in the direction of good information? Thanks for ...
Thanks everyone for good advice. My husband was trying to contact Clark since we are in Quebradilla and the no. was wrong. So at least we have some leads. Will advise what outcome was Read More
social activities in Puerto Rico by frogrock
Hi, I have one foot in New York, and the other in Puerto Rico. In PR, i have a condo in Southeast PR, far away from the tourist areas. This summer I will be moving permanently from New York to PR, and plan on relocating to the west coast, where ...
Hi Frog rock, My husband, 18 year old grandson and I just moved to Quebradilla. It is great here since it is close to Isabella, Aguadilla and Rincon. We haven't had much chance to go around the area yet but know a bit of Aguadilla since my ... Read More
We're moving to Mayaguez! by ladylauram
Hello all! Well, we're 100% sure now we're going to move to Mayaguez in September! My husband and father will be revisiting for a week in June to find a place to live. 1) Could anyone recommend a realtor or know of someone with a furnished house ...
As the other bloggers said clasificsdos on line is best to find rentals and it is in Spanish but every once in a while they would asking you wanted it translated. We found the house we are renting on there after looking up many houses in different ... Read More
One year in PR - my experiences by trekrider520
Hi all: This is my first post here Ive been living in Puerto Rico (San Juan metro area) for the past year. My wife is active duty military, so were 1 year into our 3-year tour here. Ive been following this site for the past year and received ...
Victor , what store did you go into that you were gone only 3 mins. I read this to my husband and he wanted to know was h.tcthis regular time or Puerto Rican time? I went to the bank today and did two transactions within 1/2 hr, then I went to the ... Read More
An update on our rental search by tonie0750
So I think that we may have found our future home In Quebradilla. If everything goes well, we may move in next week, which is wonderful because we feel that we may have worn out our welcome. I.love my comadre but there cannot be two women in a ...
I knew that people would like my two women in the kitchen comment No the house is not furnished but has the appliances which is good so we don't have to spend extra money right now. We just have to get our stuff shipped and then get some ... Read More
An update on our rental search by tonie0750
So I think that we may have found our future home In Quebradilla. If everything goes well, we may move in next week, which is wonderful because we feel that we may have worn out our welcome. I.love my comadre but there cannot be two women in a ...
We have found the HSE inQuebradilla and itis beautiful in a little bit country but not too of of the main carr.The process was not too painful just had to go to a lawyer in Aguadilla to sign the contract and luckily I read Spanish since everything ... Read More
An update on our rental search
So I think that we may have found our future home In Quebradilla. If everything goes well, we may move in next week, which is wonderful because we feel that we may have worn out our welcome. I.love my comadre but there cannot be two women in a ... Read More
One year in PR - my experiences by trekrider520
Hi all: This is my first post here Ive been living in Puerto Rico (San Juan metro area) for the past year. My wife is active duty military, so were 1 year into our 3-year tour here. Ive been following this site for the past year and received ...
I am pretty scared to drive here, but I know that I am going to have to do it and I will conquer the fear. I was used to driving on Long Island but I would not drive in the NYC. I also see the people driving crazy here and know that I have to be ... Read More
Skin so soft by tonie0750
Does anyone know where I could get some skin so soft without going to a Alvin dealer? I read somewhere that I could get it at a flea market at a booth that sells Alvin but I won't be in an area that has a flea market before next Tuesday. I am ...
Thanks everyone for the info on where to get the oils. We are going to see some houses in Quebradilla on Wed. and may getto the west coast on the weekend so we may get to the farmers market on Sunday but I have been looking iin the drug stores for ... Read More
One year in PR - my experiences by trekrider520
Hi all: This is my first post here Ive been living in Puerto Rico (San Juan metro area) for the past year. My wife is active duty military, so were 1 year into our 3-year tour here. Ive been following this site for the past year and received ...
Thanks Gary for the info. I have read over the book in English and most of the stuff is as in NY. There are a couple of things that are different but I guess I will see about the test once we get an address. Read More
Skin so soft by tonie0750
Does anyone know where I could get some skin so soft without going to a Alvin dealer? I read somewhere that I could get it at a flea market at a booth that sells Alvin but I won't be in an area that has a flea market before next Tuesday. I am ...
thanks Gregg for the info on alternative bug repellants. Where do I get the Purification essential oil? Read More
Skin so soft by tonie0750
Does anyone know where I could get some skin so soft without going to a Alvin dealer? I read somewhere that I could get it at a flea market at a booth that sells Alvin but I won't be in an area that has a flea market before next Tuesday. I am ...
Thanks for the info. I do know that it is Skin so soft. I was typing fast & didn't notice my error. I'll try to remember not to wear perfume and won't drink too much beer. Read More
One year in PR - my experiences by trekrider520
Hi all: This is my first post here Ive been living in Puerto Rico (San Juan metro area) for the past year. My wife is active duty military, so were 1 year into our 3-year tour here. Ive been following this site for the past year and received ...
Thanks. I believe that I can take the test in English. Read More
Skin so soft
Does anyone know where I could get some skin so soft without going to a Alvin dealer? I read somewhere that I could get it at a flea market at a booth that sells Alvin but I won't be in an area that has a flea market before next Tuesday. I am ... Read More
One year in PR - my experiences by trekrider520
Hi all: This is my first post here Ive been living in Puerto Rico (San Juan metro area) for the past year. My wife is active duty military, so were 1 year into our 3-year tour here. Ive been following this site for the past year and received ...
Thanks for your insight into life on the island. I have been in Walmart and got very frustrated when we were on the line for no less than 45 minutes and I swore to my friend that I would not go back but I know that I will. This is known as Puerto ... Read More
Finally moving to Puerto Rico by tonie0750
Well the day has come and we are finally leaving tomorrow morning for Puerto Rico and I am so excited. I haven't been there in a few years so I expect that some changes have taken place but I adapt pretty well. The first thing obviously that we ...
Thanks for the tip about Skin so soft. I had completely forgotten about that. We are still looking and may go toward the northern part of the island next week when we rent a car(we don't want to keep imposing on our host to take us around) and ... Read More
Forgot to mention the earthquakes by GreggK
I'm hearing you guys in PR are having a bit of a scare with an earthquake right about now. Keep us posted on how everybody is doing.
We are here in Humacao and I felt a slight stir. Frankly, I thought that it was my grandson shaking the table. They actually said on the t.v. that it was 5.3 or 5.8 in some areas. Luckily we didn't even lose power or anything. I also heard that ... Read More