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Marion-Olga

@Marion-Olga

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German expat in Puerto Rico

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Lives in Mayagüez

Registration: 31 August 2015

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Marion-Olga replied to a thread
4 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

Marion-Olga

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

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4 years ago
Wendyolive

New to Puerto Rico by Wendyolive

My husband and I relocated to PR about 8 months ago. We moved here from Washington State. My husband is Puerto Rican and retired military. I thought I would enjoy retired life along with him, however I am going crazy not working! I do not speak ...

Marion-Olga

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

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
5 years ago
ashbates1

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Hi Rey, how are you doing? How you like your "new"life?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 ... Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
5 years ago
ashbates1

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Hi Rey, how are you doing? How you like your "new"life? Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
5 years ago
ashbates1

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 ...

Marion-Olga

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

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
ReyP

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Hi Marion, In many ways is like I never left, locals want to talk my ear off and always inviting me for coffee as it was when I was growing up. The place where I am renting is a little community of about 8 homes on the street, about 1/2 are related ... Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
ReyP

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Thanks, we just moved to our rental with a year contract which we will probably extend until our house is bui;ldHow does it feel to be back home? Is it how you thought it would be? Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
ReyP

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Happy for you Ray! Wishing you and your wife all the best!😊 Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
LOLPuertoRico

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 ...

Marion-Olga

Good luck. Its all nonsense. We homeschool to avoid the bs. Example they wantes our sons original birth certificate as well as gos original social secuity card. I unde2the birth certificate however social card is bs. First of all what if somepne ... Read More

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6 years ago
princos

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.

Marion-Olga

Don't ask people, ask google! Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
chrishamrick103

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. ...

Marion-Olga

Living in Germany since December again after 9 years and most things are just soo much easier, faster, better over here.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 ... Read More

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6 years ago
chrishamrick103

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. ...

Marion-Olga

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

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
Gary

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 ...

Marion-Olga

This is all very discouraging to read. It appears there are more setbacks than progress. We will most likely still go forward with purchasing a home in the Aguadilla/Isabela área but are going to stick to our plans with living there part time. ... Read More

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6 years ago
Journeyandbeyond

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

Marion-Olga

got a bill already? 😉No power, no bill.. :mad:🙈🙈🙈💩💩 Read More

Marion-Olga replied to a thread
6 years ago
Journeyandbeyond

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

Marion-Olga

Unless you have one of them "modern" electronic meters that they installed here. No power -> no display. I wonder what that one will show when they reconnect us after 4 months or more... (nope, no power yet...)got a bill already? ... Read More