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The elimination has begun

A few years ago on my other blog (here)
I did a post on AARP magazine (the link does not go to that post, too lazy to find it). I loved the magazine (bulletin) then and still do. With that being said, I have a new love called
International Living. When hubby and I decided the goal was to “get out of dodge”, it made sense. I have to tell you it was an excellent decision. This publication and its online site is chock full of information. LOVE IT!

We have been able to gather so much information on areas that would never have been on our radar.

The problem (being a Gemini) is that I would like to explore it all and I flip flop (occasionally). Obviously we can’t visit it all but we will explore the areas that “speak” to us. If someone would have told me that Medellin would be on our radar…we would not have believed it. Eternal spring sounds fantastic. Their healthcare system rates higher that ours (US). I had no idea!

Well, Europe was always on the radar. Once I moved back to the US, I always believed that I would eventually end up living there (probably as a really old snowbird (desert snowbird) in this case).

I love parenthesis.

I think my pillows pretty much tell you where my mind tends to be (part of the time anyway).

One place that ticked just about all the boxes for me is off the list unless their custom regulations change dramatically. I posted about my son’s 2 bags and they will go wherever we move. Not much to ask. This country does not allow multiple cell phones even if they don’t work. There are probably 10 in that bag and I will not have them confiscated. Hubby can’t imagine me locked up over the contents of a bag or two. That would not be a pretty sight… At least one place is off the list. And to think a few months ago, I didn’t even know it was on the list. So bye bye Ecuador (unless their custom regulations change dramatically). I don’t think that change is going to happen BUT you never know.

So, we continue talking, dreaming…not a bad thing.

Have a blessed week friends and thank you for visiting.

Always big hugs,

Barb

Filed Under: Europe, Lifestyle Tagged With: Ecuador, embroidered pillows, Europe, IL, International Living Magazine, relocation, The French Elements

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  1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder says

    May 10, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Dearest Barb,
    Yes, your pillows are speaking very loudly!
    Husband Pieter has been to Medellín but I don't know if we would want to move there…
    But for sure you will sort it all out.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    • Barb says

      May 10, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Mariette,
      I would not have entered that thought a few years ago. It sounds like it has certainly changed for the better, I had no idea. Have a good week!
      xoxo

      Reply
  2. Theresa says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Oh honey, your pillows are precious:) I am happy to have one of them! I pray that you find the perfect place for your future home! Have a blessed day dear Barb, BIG HUGS!

    Reply
    • Barb says

      May 15, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you Theresa, I appreciate it. Right now I am debating whether I should start SS benefits early? Where have the years gone?!
      Love you dear friend

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:24 am

    I love your pillows, Barb! You have a lovely blog. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. Hugs. 🙂

    Reply
    • Barb says

      May 16, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Linda! I certainly appreciate your kind words. This blog is very new and different from my older blog Although one might recognize some pics). Thank you for stopping by.
      xoxo

      Reply

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