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williamusps

Bill

@williamusps

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American expat in Puerto Rico

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American

Lives in Mayaguez

Speaks English

Registration: 13 March 2010

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8 years ago
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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 ...

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Hurricane Irma/Jose/Maria CAT 5/4/5 Let’s start by saying it hasn’t been any easy 2 weeks Living in our Caribbean paradise. You may think living in the Caribbean is easy? It really should be! We all dream of beautiful beaches, sunny ... Read More

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8 years ago
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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 ...

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Alaska 2 pr at blog spot dot com or just google Alaska 2 PR Read More

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9 years ago
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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 ...

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 It’s been sure nice talking to you….. My father and I talk at least once a week on the phone. He lives in Maryland. So guess that’s like a million miles away? At least it feels like a million miles away. He ... Read More

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9 years ago
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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 ...

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It was all true. Nothing is made up. We broke a few rules so I thought I could protect myself with that comment. Read More

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9 years ago
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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 ...

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Mona Island. Yes, Mona Island…… I apologize; it has been a while since my last post. We have had a lot of visitors and the new grand babies take up valuable time. So here goes the latest adventure. We were sitting in the marina bar ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Its the most.wonderful time.of the year. Back to school time. Its an amazing sight. Almost every store is having some form of back to school sale including the Sears furniture department. Plus Gordons Jewelry is having a back to school sale. ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The spring speed bump Its been a very busy spring. The kids have kept us super busy with school functions and graduations. Everyone in Puerto Rico takes the graduation ceremony very serious. I remember going to my High School graduation soaking wet ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Greg is right. The electric bills are some of the highest in the US. But everything is a trade off. The beaches are close and the people are amazing. And if it gets too hot go for a swim. Another good point he makes is about the job market. It is ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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It's actually starting to get really hot now that spring is here. Today's high was 93 in Cabo Rojo. But a frozen Piña Colada cures the heat every time. I low forward to meeting you all. Cheers Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The Perfect Mojito! It looks like we have almost successfully completed our first year in the Caribbean. I will admit it has not been easy. The weather is sunny. The temperatures are always hot. The beaches are not crowded and the water is always ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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I really donÂ’t think I will ever get tired of waking up to another beautiful day, except when you find a centipede bigger than your hand. W T F !!! For those of you who donÂ’t know what that means ask one of your kidsÂ… And this is the crazy part. ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Did I mention that I love parenthood? I will admit I have been a little lazy about writing on this for a while or IÂ’m just enjoying the laid back life style that comes with living in the Caribbean. For the past few months our home has been very ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

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 ...

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San Juan is beautiful. You will enjoy it. I do encourage you to explore the west side of the island too. The Rincon area has a lot of English speakers and bilingual schools. Plus the beaches are amazing. Good travels and welcome to paradise. Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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That would be great. Give us a call when you get here. We look forward to meeting you. Bill and Jenn Kersch 715-475-8336 Kodiakabroad@gmail.com Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The weekend: ItÂ’s what we all live for except when you live in the Caribbean. Life in Puerto Rico never seems to surprise us. This past Saturday started with a bang. The road in front of our house collapsed. Then the coolest thing ever happened. ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Puerto Rico is a Great Place! by jayr717

As a newcomer to this site it has disturbed me that a small number of individuals who post are extremely negative toward Puerto Rico. They widely condem most everything: people, government, schools, public safety, food, stores and shopping, ...

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Well said!! Puerto Rican life should be a positive experience. Only you have the ability to change a bad experience into a great one. Welcome to Puerto Rico. Read More

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12 years ago
jennafer

We want to move from Minnesota to Puerto Rico by jennafer

Summary. Education: Will have my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice soon. Employment: Seeking employment in Corrections or Probation Employment: Run a small online business but definitely not enough income to support my family yet, as I have ...

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I agree! Anything that's difficult is usually worth it in the end. Life is what you make it. If this is your dream. Go for it! Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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It only gets as good as you let it! For the last several weeks we have been driving back and forth between Mayaguez and Farado. It takes about 3.5 hours each way. I still canÂ’t figure out why it takes 3.5 hours to go 113 miles. Whatever right? ItÂ’s ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Remember if you want to see pictures of some of these beautiful places go to alaska2pr.blogspot.com/ Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Our weekend away. I have to start with, the kids didn't fight that much this weekend. I'm not sure why? They were actually a lot of fun this time. We started our adventure in Dorado. Dorado is a large resort area west of San Juan. We spent the ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Puerto Rico by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Puerto Rico ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ members in real life? Organizing an ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...

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Hi Victor, We moved here from Alaska and live in Mayaguez. We have been here for five months. Give us a call or stop by. Williamusps@yahoo.com Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The long cut: Saturday, we got off to a late start. Not sure why. Maybe the island life is starting to hit us. The weather was forecasted to be hotter than normal. Normal is supposed to be in the low to mid 80Â’s. We have not seen those normal ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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For pictures and/or additional info go to our real blog site at alaska2pr.blogspot.com/ Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Shopping: The weekends, itÂ’s what we all live for right? Some of us stay home and enjoy the quiet and some of us fill every second with crazy things. I like to think we are in the second group. Yes, the crazy group. Our weekend started with ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Thank you. I just read and subscribed to your blog. It's great. Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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I saw a commercial for a car company a few years back that started off with, Someday your life will flash before your eyes. Make it worth watching! It really makes you stop and think, doesnÂ’t it? Maybe thatÂ’s what started this crazy journey? I feel ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The Ex-con: Well another weekend in paradise has passed. At least this is what we keep telling ourselves. The normal frustrations still occur but I think we are finally letting the craziness go by the wayside. Life in the Caribbean is truly ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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I've heard the same but I'm not that energetic. Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The morning started out slow. I didnÂ’t tell the kids what the plans were for the day. We always try to do something fun and different every weekend. I woke the kids and said todayÂ’s adventure is a surprise and to just go with it. No complaining. ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The Gold Covered Avocado: I have never been more surprised than I have been this past weekend. The day started with an 18 wheeler stopping in the left lane of the highway. Yes, this happened on the highway. This driver stopped on the FREAKING ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The weekend Road Trip: It was only 100 degrees with 95% humidity. Let me say that again, “It was 100 degrees with 95% humidity!” Have you ever tried to do anything in this kind of heat? I know! It’s impossible to do anything except a road trip ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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The positive attitude tries to continue. ItÂ’s funny how life flies by. We have been on the island for over four months. The best part of this adventure is we find time to surf or dive every weekend. It is why we moved here, right? We adopted a ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Spider websÂ… I had so many plans to have a great weekend with the family. I had everything planned out. I should know by now that plans always change in Puerto Rico. Liam was sick with an ear ache so that prevented the kids from their scheduled ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Greg, We actually joined an organization this past Saturday. They find homes for stray dogs. The weird thing is it started at Kmart in Mayaguez. I actually took your advice and carry dog food with us. it really is sad to see these dogs and cats ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Letter from our new dog........ Hola/Hello, My name is Maya. I am a stray dog from streets of Mayaguez. I wish I could talk English. If I could I say what a happy and lucky puppy I am. My new family only speaks English. But thatÂ’s OK they are ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Hello from the Alaskan family, My email is williamusps@yahoo.com. Read More

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12 years ago
celestialwinds

!! Moving to Aguadilla instead of Rincon? NEED advice pretty please:) by celestialwinds

Hi, I was given such great advise about Rincon however I think Id rather move to Aguadilla. I like to ride a mountain/street bicycle for a lot of my travel and was wondering if would be better there than Rincon I understand that its really rough ...

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Give me a call when you get a chance [Moderated: pls send personal details via a pm for safety reasons] Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Thank you for your positive comments. Living abroad is not as easy as it seems. We have had numerous hardships. We are still glad that we are experiencing a new life abroad. The only advice I could give you would be to create some sort of support ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Well we had another fantastic weekend in the Caribbean. I hope this isnÂ’t too long? On Friday we dropped off the dogs at the kennel locked up the house and picked up the kids from school and drove the car to Old San Juan. We were surprised that it ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Day whatever: Well, it's been a while since I have written anything about our new life in Puerto Rico. I started working and that has been an exhausting challenge. Everything is so different here. My co-workers are great. My work environment not so ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Day whatever: Well, it's been a while since I have written anything about our new life in Puerto Rico. I started working and that has been an exhausting challenge. Everything is so different here. My co-workers are great. My work environment not so ... Read More

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12 years ago
madtowner

Cabo Rojo. We're moving to PR. Rincon or Cabo Rojo? by madtowner

We've spent time in Rincon and really like it there. Rincon is probably our destination and I will be back down there in September but we didnt make it to Cabo Rojo last time we were there and I'm wondering if I should check it out as well while ...

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I moved from Alaska to Mayaguez. I also like the Rincon area. But I choose Mayaguez because. I work in Cabo Rojo. All cities are safe on the west coast. My email is williamusps@yahoo.com. Send me a note if you want more info. We love it here so far. Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Day WHATEVER: I stopped keeping track of the days. I'm trying to buy into my new life and my new world. My new favorite world is , MAÑANA. We still love it here. So we are doing something right. I started work and that also has been an experience. ... Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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Day 21: Another amazing day! Have I mentioned how much I love Puerto Rico? Everyday is truly a gift. We are in the middle of a banana plantation. We get to see different kinds of bugs everyday. Bugs that we never thought existed. Some of this ... Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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Day 20: We woke up very early. Madison had an appointment at the catholic high school at 8:00. We also had to relocate and be out of our current cabin by 9:00 am. It was a super busy morning plus it was well over 90 by 8:30. Even the grounds ... Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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Day 19: Everything works out, right? Woke up happy! I'm not sure why. Maybe because the sun was up and it was only 88 degrees with 95 percent humidity. Brrrrrrr! Charlie stopped by and had some coffee and he shared some more of his life ... Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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Day 17 & 18: Jenn and I woke at 6:00 and drove over to SAMs Club. The kids were still asleep and so was everyone else in Puerto Rico. On the way we stopped and had the best cup of coffee. I guess I'm getting used to the small, sugary and heavy ... Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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Good tip. It is very sad for us to see how many dogs are running around. Read More

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13 years ago
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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 ...

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We actually really like it here. I may appear to be negative in my daily notes but that's not my intention. I'm just pointing out things that are completely different from our former Alaska life. Plus I'm trying to make this something my kids will ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 16: Another fantastic family day with very little kid drama. We headed for Toro Verde at 6:45 am. We knew this was something the kids wanted to do. So it was very easy to get them motivated today. Toro Verde is in the center of the island. It ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 15: We woke up early and headed to Rincon. The kids had another Scuba Class. We dropped them off and walked around downtown Rincon. The farmers market was going strong and full of veggies and cool hand made crafts. Rincon is a beautiful little ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 14: Today was mine! I finally got to pick the adventures! We started out at 8:00am. We made Liam and Madison sit in the way back of the truck. You would think I took their cellphones away and told them they had to use rotary phones! They ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 13: Its a beach day, thank god! We woke up early and got the kids up and out by 9:30 today. I know!! it is a miracle. We headed for the beach club in Boqueron. It was a beautiful morning and the truck ran like a top. I will admit the truck ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 12: Time is flying by! We ran out the door at 7:30 this morning to get the kids to SCUBA class. They love diving. It was pretty easy to get them up and out this morning. We saw Charlie as we were leaving and he said he has our next cabin ready ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 11: Today started as normal with coffee and a visit from Charlie. We talked a little about the banana plantation and the future projects. His plan is to turn the rentals into more of an ECO tour spot. I will admit, bird watchers, hikers, ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 10: I like it here more and more. Yes, we need to polish a few things but life is better in PUERTO RICO! Today, didn't turn out exactly as planned. Berkley, Liam and Elijah wanted to go to the beach. We drove all the way down to Boqueron. ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 9: It sure doesn't seem like nine days have passed. The reality of not being in my safety zone of Kodiak is starting to set in. I knew it would hit. I just thought it would a few more weeks. Our day started out very interesting. We had a ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 8: It was another great day! I finally got to sleep in. The kids woke me at 9:00 with gifts of joy. I was given a fresh cup of coffee, a fruit smoothie, Father's Day cards, cologne, and a remote key finder. The key finder was actually a cool ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 7: Another fantastic day. Coffee, sunrise and whinny kids. No sign of Charlie this morning. I guess he takes Sat and Sun off? We headed south at 0900 to meet with another realtor. She was perfect! She was on time and very professional. I liked ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day six: Today the normal morning ritual. Black coffee, watching the sunrise, and Charlie stops by with fresh fruit. Today's gift was plantains. These are interesting to eat. The best recipe is mashed and fried with a dash of salt and pepper. ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day 5: We seem to start out everyday the same. We fight to get the kids out of bed and get ready to leave. Charlie comes by to share his wealth of knowledge and his frustrations of Puerto Rican life. We share fantastic coffee and then we are off and ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day four: It was another fantastic day. We woke up and drank coffee to the sunrise. Charlie's came over to tell us his adventures of the previous day. We shared a coconut for breakfast and talked about finding a house to live in Puerto Rico. He ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day three: Woke up, had coffee, watched the sunrise over the mountains. As the sun came up the temperature rose to over 90 by 8:00 am. The Owner/landlord brought us coconuts and fresh bananas for breakfast. We raced over to Rincon for the ECO horse ... Read More

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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 ...

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Day two: Well another adventure or instruction in patience? We woke early and drove over to SAMs Club. That store had everything from swimming pools to Paella. It so different from a SAMs club in the lower 48. We then went to a coffee shop. Coffee ... Read More

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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico.

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 ... Read More

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