Hello to all of you interested,

Well needless to say it's been very different BUT in a great sort of way. This island life is a very laid-back sort of life style. Everything runs like in slow motion and the locals famous saying is and will always be ...... "mañana mañana !! Which just means tomorrow . Because there ALWAYS is tomorrow, if it can't get done today for them.

The Island weather is beautiful. Yesterday's and today's rain is a welcome to our plants that would thrive a lot better if they were watered with rain water all the time. In the city of Ansuncion here on the Island it's always green and lush....make those of us who don't live there a little green with envious ... literally because my plants will never be as beautiful as those in that area.

The island itself is growing like a weed. When I arrived here over 6 years ago all we had was 3 supermarkets and the Jumbo outdoor mall to go to. Now years later the island has freshly painted roads, new signs, there is construction going on everywhere. The Sambil mall was built in 2001 and is such a great place to shop a little or at least do window shopping and eat out with close friends. After your done at the mall you can always pick up a few groceries at the new Sigo Supermarket right next door or even wash your car here before you leave. Plus the supermarkets have been upgraded and we have newer ones on the island as well. Such as Unicasa, CM was remodeleded, and the newly added Sigo to the Pampatar area next to the Sambil mall.

Going to Porlamar is a part of life but if you don't have to go into town then it's as if you live in a world of your own. The hussle and bussle of town is allot. Many people, lots of shopping, traffic and so on. But on the days that I get to stay home with my children is GREAT ! It's quiet and very nice, I feel selfish at times ...as if we are the only ones here who feel as if we are allowed to live each day as if we are in our own little world.

Our days our full for one thing ...with taking care of 3 Rottweiler dogs, which one of them will soon have a litter of pups. We also have life's daily chores to do as well. We have really enjoyed being able to live here. I always felt as if we were trying to run a rat race living in the states for all my life. I love this island and have no need to go home ...this IS my new home ..Sweet Home Margarita !!