Do you hear it? The clock is ticking…
I started up the computer this morning and our countdown timer read 17 days…… time sure seems to be moving quickly. We have accomplished a lot in the past few weeks and are basically just counting the days. We’ve started “that’s the last time we will…..”
Some of our lasts:
- I had my last Spanish talk in the Theocratic School a couple of weeks ago
- We have moved out of the apartment on Larry Uteck and our security deposit is ready to be picked up and deposited. So that’s the last time we will be sleeping there.
- A few weeks ago when the weather was mild we took a walk in Point Pleasant Park. It sure lived up to its name.
- One day in service we had to make a return visit out in Hubbards so we had a beautiful drive along the Lighthouse route. Definitely one of the “must sees” in Nova Scotia.
- Soon it will be our last day of work (hurray), our last meeting, our last dinner….. ok, you get the picture.
Speaking of work, I had a nice surprise from one of the Suppliers we use – they sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I was really touched by their kind thoughts.This past week we have had some more contact with the brothers in the English congregation in León. There is a couple that are moving back to the States shortly after we get there and we have been able to purchase a few items from them. We are now the proud owners of a hand blender, a toaster oven and some contraption that regulates electricity (for our computer or other electronics). They also have a Vespa for sale and we are thinking about buying that too. It’s from 1993 so it’s a little older than we would like but it sure would make getting to the beach a lot easier.
We have been busy arranging our transportation from Managua to León. We will need a van rather than a taxi so it will be a little more expensive. We will be staying at a Bed & Breakfast for the first couple of nights so that we can get some things for the house – like a bed.
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| Isla Robles, Granada, Nicaragua |
Needless to say, anxieties are starting to mount….. I think I need a vacation!
Love reading your blog, so glad I found it. My husband and I were in Granada for 2 months last year and would love to return for a longer period of time. We would have about the same budget as you, and we also are 50something from Ontario. Was wondering how much you planned for rent? will you have a car or use the bus? Will keep watching and reading as your journey continues!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
DeleteThanks for your comment. We loved Granada when we visited there. We are moving into Leon and the rent that we agreed upon (for a 1 yr lease) is $200 US. Housing tends to be a little less expensive in Leon than Granada. We have not seen this house "in person", only pictures so far. There will be more pictures once we get there. In regards to a car - we will be using public transportation. We used it when we were there in September and found it inexpensive and easy; although a little crowded at times.
We have another blog - http://crazyparentsinnicaragua.blogspot.com/ which we plan to be a more "nuts & bolts-how to" blog about living on a limited budget in Leon. Where in Ontario? We are originally from Niagara.
Thanks for the info. We live in Clinton, north of London about an hour. We are about 20 minutes from Lake Huron. Our daughters lived in St. Catherines back about 10 yrs ago, one of them now in Grimsby.
DeleteWe found the same with the public transportation, can't beat the price and they go everywhere. Granada does tend to be more expensive and we may have to reconsider but the congregation that takes care of the Isletas and Diamente area could use the help. But we hear Leon has that same colonial feel and look as Granada. We never made it there, did go south to San Juan del Sur.
Well I will be watching for further updates and will check out the other blog. Hope all goes well!
Anne Watcher