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Kitty.Howard1

Kitty Howard

@Kitty.Howard1

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Canadian looking for information about Nicaragua

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Hamilton

Speaks English, working on spanish

Registration: 27 May 2013

About

Hello everyone, I have wanted to be adventurous and live in exotic places since I was a little girl but only now has the fear of doing so lifted. This year I will turn 40, which I am very excited about (30's are overrated;) and I want to make a move in the next 6-18 months. For now I am down sizing and willing to rent out one of my 2 bedrooms to other travellers while I save up a little more money and decide where I want to go next. In Feb '13 I went to the DR alone for 3 weeks and loved the experience though I wouldn't want to live there. It was nice to get my solo travel feet wet again. It's been a long time since I'd been on a plane to anywhere never mind alone. I am a carpenter and am presently working a contract in Toronto, ON for live concert events. At the end of the summer I want to take off again but may postpone until the end of the rainy season. I'm interested in Nicaragua, Ecuador and Costa Rica. Favorites of mine are camping, hiking, reading, sushi, fishing,travel, building things, making new friends. I also like to dress up, go dancing, fine dining and the theatre. As much as I like my fancier side, if I had to choose one, I'd rather have my hands dirty in the garden, a cold beer close by and people to laugh with. UPDATE: July 2013 I have given notice on my apartment and selling things off preparing to move south. I will still keep my bed, dishes, dining table and winter clothes in storage in case I come home to stay but I have the feeling those items may be going on the market next spring. My mission has morphed slightly. I plan to learn about the different departments, legally acquiring property or opening a business. I want to meet with entrepreneurs and expats who have been living there for some time and get an understanding of their ideas and quality of living. I'd like to put together an extensive packet of information so I am able to make the best choices for my relocation, should I decide that is what I want to do. So anyone wanting to get together for a coffee and a chat or a meal or even if you want to spend a few days seeing something new with me, I'd love to meet wonderful, curious people who are just as eager to share the discoveries of this emerging destination. ~Kitty http://aBraveNewMe.com
Interests: reading, life, laughter, paying attention to my gut and making new friends., cooking, sunsets, , food, business, sunrises, camping, learning, building homes/furniture, travel, real estate, info junkie

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Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
12 years ago
RicG

Sharing costs and good company in Nic. by RicG

I am possibly interested in sharing costs with someone who is good company. Preferably female as I get along well with women. Perhaps we could get to know each other ahead of time, before we go to Nic. and if we hit it off as friends, split the ...

Kitty.Howard1

Hey Rick, I just booked my ticket and will be flying Toronto-Panama-Managua Oct 4th returning (maybe;) April 2nd. I'm going to Granada first to acclimate for a couple weeks, take yoga and Spanish. After I'll head down the street to a tree house ... Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
12 years ago
RicG

Sharing costs and good company in Nic. by RicG

I am possibly interested in sharing costs with someone who is good company. Preferably female as I get along well with women. Perhaps we could get to know each other ahead of time, before we go to Nic. and if we hit it off as friends, split the ...

Kitty.Howard1

Hi Ric, I'm heading down in October for about 6 months or longer (we'll see how it goes). I already have made my plans but would be happy to meet up for a coffee if we're ever in the same area at the same time. Are you on FaceBook? ~Kitty Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
12 years ago
travelleen

advice on nicaragua by travelleen

Hello, My husband and I are interested in visiting Nicaragua and possibly retiring there. Can anyone give us advice as to where to visit and stay? We are "low maintenance" travelers so we don't need a high end hotel. We are interested in Leon and ...

Kitty.Howard1

Great post Gerrald and Dave! Very informative and now I can add some more stops along the way. I keep hearing/reading awful things about Managua but NicaSpouses seems very happy with it. Besides the standard, "don't travel alone at night" advice, ... Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
12 years ago
carolinesqueaky

Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky

I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...

Kitty.Howard1

Hey there Ladies! I'm heading down in October and staying for 6 months to 'test drive' Nica and visit different areas of the country while volunteering for some of the time and not for the rest of my time there. I half suspect I will end up ... Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
12 years ago
leonora

nicaragua economy by leonora

I am still struggling to decide where to retire I still love Nicaragua, however here is my concern: What would happen to Nicaragua's Economy if Chavez loses the October 7th 2012 election, OR if Venezuela decided NOT TO GIVE ANY MORE OIL SUBSIDY TO ...

Kitty.Howard1

Hey Bryan, I've been doing a lot of research and from what I've read, Nica like Ecuador doesn't expect much in the way of monthly earnings. I believe Nica is only $600/m. Here's an excerpt; "What does it take to move to Nicaragua? Well, if you are ... Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ColinBelgium

Looking for a sharing flat in Hamilton by ColinBelgium

Hi! I am gonna move to Hamilton around August. I am looking for a sharing accommodation. Please send me a message if you have a room available or if you know someone looking for a roommate. Thx in advance. Colin

Kitty.Howard1

Hello William, Thank you for such a warm welcome. Although the last two winters have been relatively free of snow and much warmer than others, I still want to move somewhere warmer. Yes, much has changed here. I went to live in Mississauga/Toronto ... Read More

Kitty.Howard1
Kitty.Howard1 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ColinBelgium

Looking for a sharing flat in Hamilton by ColinBelgium

Hi! I am gonna move to Hamilton around August. I am looking for a sharing accommodation. Please send me a message if you have a room available or if you know someone looking for a roommate. Thx in advance. Colin

Kitty.Howard1

Hi Colin, I have a room that I will be renting out. My apartment is located at Upper Gage & Fennell Ave on Hamilton's East Mountain. The mountain (which isn't a mountain at all but an escarpment) is filled with lovely neighbourhoods, shopping ... Read More