There's a First Time for Everything
I'm sitting in my usual spot in the San Juan airport staring at my Starbucks and the duty free shop where I usually get my cigars.
Yes, I'm just staring... and I even turned down the free extra shot the flirting Starbucks employee offered me.
In case you're wondering - yes, my flight is delayed and I might miss my next connection.
No, THAT definely isn't the first time, with my previous travel track record.
(I was going to insert cleverly placed links to my past travel experiences in the above, but don't want to get even more sick to my stomach, so just do a search for "delay" or "travel-karma" or "my favorite airline" if you care that much or are new to this blog.)
This IS the first time I'm leaving the kids alone with our new nanny... which at least partially explains the staring at my Starbucks instead of consuming it. Did I ever mention here that "my favorite airline" lost her luggage on her way from Switzerland? But hey, look at the bright side - if there is ONE person that knows what it's like to be stuck in another country without underwear or clothes, she's sure hit the jackpot!
Lastly, for those of you traveling today that have previously asked to be notified whenever I travel (as to not catch my travel cooties) - my apologies.
UPDATE: Made my connection by a mere 2 minutes, but guess what that did to my luggage?
Yes, I'm just staring... and I even turned down the free extra shot the flirting Starbucks employee offered me.
In case you're wondering - yes, my flight is delayed and I might miss my next connection.
No, THAT definely isn't the first time, with my previous travel track record.
(I was going to insert cleverly placed links to my past travel experiences in the above, but don't want to get even more sick to my stomach, so just do a search for "delay" or "travel-karma" or "my favorite airline" if you care that much or are new to this blog.)
This IS the first time I'm leaving the kids alone with our new nanny... which at least partially explains the staring at my Starbucks instead of consuming it. Did I ever mention here that "my favorite airline" lost her luggage on her way from Switzerland? But hey, look at the bright side - if there is ONE person that knows what it's like to be stuck in another country without underwear or clothes, she's sure hit the jackpot!
Lastly, for those of you traveling today that have previously asked to be notified whenever I travel (as to not catch my travel cooties) - my apologies.
UPDATE: Made my connection by a mere 2 minutes, but guess what that did to my luggage?
Hi there,
just found your blog. very interesting.
I am thinking of relocating for two or three years in Anguilla and thought you would be the right person to answer my first and very important question: what is the cost of life over there ? Or, saying it otherwise, what would you say would be a monthly budget for a couple (without taking into account the car and the appartment which would be covered by the company). Hope you can help.
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Oh there is so much more to that decision than "what's the cost of living", although I can answer that one as well. Let me send you an email tomorrow about that part and meanwhile I'll make a blog entry what life in Anguilla is like. It's not convenient, it's not easy and it's full of idiosyncrasies. On the other hand it'll teach you things you never imagined, open your eyes to unrivaled beauty and grant you a different perspective on life that you will likely never forget. There is so much to say about this and I'm glad you found my blog before making this decision!
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Thank you very very much.
I am really looking forward to reading your thoughts on any aspects you might consider important for a young (30 y.o) swiss citizen who is curious about life and eager to have new experiences.
btw, i speak french so if this is your case, maybe we can switch to french. I also speak german, but, far far worse than english.
Thank you anyway for taking the time for me.
Amicalement,
Jad
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Jad, meine Muttersprache ist Deutsch aber ich spreche das so selten das ich es auch nicht mehr gut kann. J'appris le français mais l'ai oublié tout! Nous devrions parler du téléphone car il y a beaucoup au sujet d'Anguilla que vous voudrez connaître. Une chose est pour sûr, vous apprendrez des choses que vous ne pourriez pas apprendre n'importe où ailleurs et ce sera une expérience vous n'oublierez jamais!
Feel free to check the island out at http://picasaweb.google.com/franciewhitlock/Anguilla
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