
Hugh Talley
@hught
American expat in El Salvador
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About me
American
Lives in Cara Sucia
Speaks English
Registration: 29 May 2017
About
I’m Hugh Talley, an American living in Cara Sucia, Ahuachapán, where I write essays, memoirs, and a blog called Our Life in El Salvador. My work is rooted in everyday experience — the people, landscapes, and small moments that give this country its character. I’m also the author of Harmony of the Cosmos (available on Amazon), a reflective book about connection, memory, and finding our place in the universe.
I’ve made El Salvador my home for several years, and I enjoy sharing practical insights, local observations, and reflections on life here. When I’m not writing, I’m exploring the region, learning from my neighbors, and appreciating the slower, grounded rhythm of rural Salvadoran life.
Occupation
I am Retired. I am Fleet Manager for Titan America LLC
Education
Spotsylvania High School
High School Diploma, General
1968
My expat journey










Cara Sucia, Salvador

Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA
Work
Fleet Manager
We lived in the country, but it was close to Town
Cold winters

Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA
Logistic Manager
Florida is a nice state

Maryland, USA
U.S, Army

Tajami, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
U.S. Army
Beautiful country, the people and the food were great

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
U.S. Army
Beautiful State, the mountains
Winter

Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany
U.S. Army
Beautiful Country

Kentucky, USA
U.S. Army

Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Activity
Restrictions about everyday life by crisaude
Hello everyone, we would love to live in El Salvador but the only problem would be that everyday life is still very regulated and restrictive in many ways, especially alcohol. Are there any cooler cities where life is more relaxed, please?
What restrictions are you speaking of? As for alcohol, there are no restrictions. I have lived here for almost 15 years and have had no problem with regulations. If you need information, you can email me at [link moderated] or visit my Blog site, ... Read More