US expat in South America

[RoRo]

Hello, I’m a 70 year old recent widow. Very few family members and friends but I’m somehow ok with this. Avid reader and knitter. Would love to chat with other seniors!

 

[gruntlabor]

Welcome, RoRo, from Alaska

 

[IrishEyes]

Welcome RoRo!

 

[Rossana]

Welcome!🏝

 

[hollydolly]

 

[Ted01]

 

[Kaila]

Welcome, RoRo, to our forum.

 

[Tish]

 

[Pinky]

Welcome, from Toronto

 

[moviequeen1]

HI Roro, welcome glad you have joined us
You'll meet members from around the world which makes SF a great place to drop in whenever the spirit moves you
Enjoy yourself here
Sue in Buffalo,NY

 

[Ruthanne]

 

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[Aunt Bea]

Welcome!

Please share the advantages and disadvantages of being an expat.

Was this a retirement move?

 

[oscash]

G'day RoRo from down under here is Australia. Hope you enjoy your stay.

 

[RoRo]

Welcome!

Please share the advantages and disadvantages of being an expat.

Was this a retirement move?

Yes, it was a retirement move. One obvious disadvantage, particularly now that I’m widowed, is the absence of family. I have a few family members here, but I don’t see them very often. One huge advantage is the slower pace of life, excellent and affordable healthcare, and nice weather.