On the average, the cost for a gardener in the Yucatan would be 200 to 300 pesos (about $12 to $18) for a full day. In the beach areas of the state of Yucatan, around the city of Merida, you would pay at the lower end of the scale. In the more touristy or more expat areas in the state of Quintana Roo (also in the Yucatan Peninsula, and which contains Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the area generally known as “Riviera Maya”), you would pay towards...On the average, the cost for a gardener in the Yucatan would be 200 to 300 pesos (about $12 to $18) for a full day. In the beach areas of the state of Yucatan, around the city of Merida, you would pay at the lower end of the scale. In the more touristy or more expat areas in the state of Quintana Roo (also in the Yucatan Peninsula, and which contains Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the area generally known as “Riviera Maya”), you would pay towards the top end of the scale. In either event, the gardeners would get to your house at 8 in the morning and work to between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. 
In Portugal, we have the national health insurance and the national health system, which is not terribly efficient and it has long waiting lists so it is advisable for people to have private health insurance, which is not expensive. In Portugal, we have the national health insurance and the national health system, which is not terribly efficient and it has long waiting lists so it is advisable for people to have private health insurance, which is not expensive. .JPG)
Near Boquete in the mountains southeast of the highway to David is Lucero Golf Course pictured). Located in a gated community with luxury homes and lots, the course meanders through the community. Some of the higher elevated tee box areas offer vistas that rival many of the California coastline courses! Near Boquete in the mountains southeast of the highway to David is Lucero Golf Course pictured). Located in a gated community with luxury homes and lots, the course meanders through the community. Some of the higher elevated tee box areas offer vistas that rival many of the California coastline courses! .JPG)
Nicaragua is a very Christian country and there is a very strong Catholic church influence here. We also now have a certain number of Evangelical churches and other Christian groups. All of these serve to provide roots for the country of Nicaragua. Nicaraguans are very devoted to Jesus and to St. Mary, who is the protector of Nicaragua. This is important to know because you have to behave accordingly in the churches because these are really holy places for the local people....Nicaragua is a very Christian country and there is a very strong Catholic church influence here. We also now have a certain number of Evangelical churches and other Christian groups. All of these serve to provide roots for the country of Nicaragua. Nicaraguans are very devoted to Jesus and to St. Mary, who is the protector of Nicaragua. This is important to know because you have to behave accordingly in the churches because these are really holy places for the local people. Nicaraguans pray in the churches every day. ( ( El Calvario Catholic church in Leon, Nicaragua, pictured.) 
The worst reason to retire to Belize is if you are used to and demand immediate gratification. Living in Belize is simple and easy, but if you need to get your hair done each week or you need super high speed internet, perhaps this isn't the place for you. The worst reason to retire to Belize is if you are used to and demand immediate gratification. Living in Belize is simple and easy, but if you need to get your hair done each week or you need super high speed internet, perhaps this isn't the place for you. 
outside the borders of the states. But there are many expats who use Medicare as a secondary alternative to healthcare in Nicaragua. Many people who live here in Nicaragua have their Medicare deducted from their Social Security, and then go back to use their personal doctor in case of dire emergency. outside the borders of the states. But there are many expats who use Medicare as a secondary alternative to healthcare in Nicaragua. Many people who live here in Nicaragua have their Medicare deducted from their Social Security, and then go back to use their personal doctor in case of dire emergency. 
We remember as youngsters being told that if you pick up a baby bird that has fallen from its nest and put it back, the parent birds will abandon it. We believed that to be true until this past week when the myth was debunked by a couple of Azulejos (Tángara Azuleja, English: Blue-gray Tanager). .png)
Living in the western end of Panama has its charm as well as its challenges. We often hear that folks miss certain products from home and many make routine treks to Panama City to take advantage of greater product availability. The truth is, there is greater variety in Panama City than in smaller cities and towns. This is often the case in more urban areas. But here in Chiriqui, if you look around long enough you are usually able to find most of what of you need in...Yesterday was the last Sunday of the month which means it is the Amigos de Animales Spay and Neuter Clinic.
The day actually begins on Saturday when it is time to take a small day care center and turn it into an in-take processing area, pre-op area, surgical room, post-op area and recovery room. Every square inch is used in the most efficient manner possible.
On Sunday, the veterinarians arrive from Costa Rica to begin operating on at least 100 animals....
