...is Mexico's universal acceptance of styrofoam. It's everywhere.C. and I were discussing it and both believe that we should sell our Toledo house next spring.
We just don't need it. I'm not sure it's worth it to keep a house that we go back to MAYBE 6 times a year, for a total of 30 days maximum.
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It's really quite interesting how distance truly makes our hearts grow less fond. (When it comes to this one topic.)
We've learned that it's an everyday logistical pickle to deal with a home in another country. If it were a condo or something, that would be easier...
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Or maybe we'll rent it out. Hmmm....
Super fun beach day today.Soon enough C. and I will be moving out of Mykonos 201 B. Though the view is amazing, the location lovely - we're excited to move on.
C. has aptly named our home, "our room," for obvious reasons...
Things we will miss:
Walk into our place, our "foyer", if you will and you'll see this.
The kitchen. And our trusty water cooler at right.
Our kitchen. See the toaster oven in the left-hand corner?
Living room. See C.? Laying on the couch?
Our view of the 2 pools and the ocean.
Woke up this morning in Mykonos 201B to find that we had no water.
Let me map this out for you: this means no toothbrushing, toilet flushing, shower taking, leg shvaving, dishes washing, etc.
A few minutes ago I went down to the Mykonos Main Office to ask Olga what the dilly-yo was. As it turns out, a city water pipe has been damanged (i.e. broken) and therefore we have no water. However, we have cistern that is supposed to be always FILLED with water.
The question then becomes, is the cistern full?
Ah yes, let me answer this: No. The cistern, which is paid for by the homeowner's association to be full at all times for emergency situations is empty. Yes, empty.
Olga told me, "If we get water today...just try to use it sparingly." Olga. If you get water here today, I'll be happy to heed your request. If not, I might kill you.
The U.S. has softened their passport restrictions for the time being. See here.
The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced Friday, June 8th that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air. This accommodation does not mean that Americans are exempt from meeting the entry requirements of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region. Entry requirements for those countries remain in effect. Americans traveling to those countries must verify the specific entry requirements for that country before departure.
Life is rough when you read, hang out in the pool and hunt for treasures every Sunday.
Background: C. has been living in Cabo for 5 months and 8 days.
Most exciting thing:
"That we'll be moving. Into a house. With our dog."
Newest thing you've learned:
"About the little development behind Fonatur, where we'll be moving."
Food issues/thoughts:
"I have no food issues. I love Mexican food."
Job Thoughts:
"Right now I'm just putting in my time, learning the market and waiting for my break."
Overall thoughts:
"I'm still glad we moved here. It's a chance of a lifetime, really. It's nice to live in paradise."
What do you miss?:
"I miss family get-togethers, friends, glass blowing, etc."
Overall Comments:
"I am looking forward to being able to do stuff on our new residence and have fun doing that, instead of spending the weekends in our hotel room."
The house is ours! It's a bit more expensive than we anticipated... But, they're getting in and doing repairs right now. :-) Wah-who! Should be ready in 15 days. I say 16 "business" days, so I bet by June 29th? Probably?
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If you're planning on moving to Mexico and getting the same Verizon plan I have - you can't.
They finally caught on to us. We're getting by with murder.
I pay $100 per month to keep my Ohio number and call anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. I also have 1000 free mobile-to-mobile minutes and some other perks. I use my U.S. cell constantly.
When I had Cingular - I paid something like $650.00 for about 200 minutes. Uh-huh.
So, I guess as long as C & I keep our plan, we're good to go. Awesome. Very good. I love when I don't miss out on a good deal.
At pilates, which is all-Spanish (and bits of English when I don't understand), I love it when Mara (the instructor) says:
We found a place to live.
My shamrock plant I got from my Mother just a month ago.
Planted these cute little beauties on Sunday.
(This is where I work.)
Today, Chloe and I had a nice time together. We washed my car and sprayed each other with the hose, then went to the Mykonos pool. As you can see from the pictures above, Chlo had a good itme "cooking". (I loved using kitchen stuff like that when I was younger.) Then, Unco C. joined us and we went down to the beach. Pretty fun. Nice day.
*Not so great quality of pics, they're from my camera on my p hone.
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