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Moving to Colombia

My husband (born and raised in Colombia) and I have been discussing whether to move to colombia or not. I was born in Ecuador but raised in the USA (Florida). We have been married for 5 years now, we have two kids(boys), one is 13 and the youngest is 2 yrs old. I'm a little worried to make this huge transition due to fear (mainly what you hear and see from media sources). Don't get me wrong, I have heard many positive things about Colombia but as you may have surmised my concerns manage to remain. I would greatly appreciate any feedback that could help us make this decision, (be it safety,school, level. cost of living, etc). I greatly appreciate your time and due diligence

By FL305 on Jan 9, 2006, 21:14 in Friendly Talkzone.

haji says on Jan 10, 2006, 07:54:

gmz Although, many things have happened to me and my family,I still like Colombia.However,culture shock for you and your children may or may not be an issue,I do feel safe here - although I always watch you never know what may happen,but , all in all its pretty safe
We live around Cal 127 our home is paid for But we have 5 people to take care of with everything gas,water electric,cable ,food its cost just under3 million a month,or around 1500 per month.
the biggest thing for me is the food I miss.dont get me wrong you can get most anything here at a price.So what I do now is cook and bake alot so We can enjoy diffrent things-- cooking especially baking at high alltitudes is a challenge,but i believe I have mastered it. I still cant find corn syrup LOL
anyway I would say come here with your kids for a few months, if possible , what may bother me wont bother you and visa versa
feel free to write me about anything ---Taurus45b at yahoo.com
best regards chris

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