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Expat Turnover

Expat Turnover...

We have learned that not one, not two, but 7 families that we know in Montevideo will be leaving within the next 5 months.  Nearly all are leaving for work or educational opportunities, but some for a new adventure or economic reasons. Truth is, with inflation and the falling exchange...
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January 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

We’re Back!!

We’re Back!!...

We were in the USA for nearly four weeks for the holidays and had grand plans to keep writing, but alas the writing fell to the wayside. Our time with family and friends was all too short and we had to take advantage of every second.  After a glorious time celebrating a cold, snowy,...
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January 16th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Uruguay’s Beef

Uruguay’s Beef...

While we are not usually beef eaters, we can appreciate the quality and protective practices of Uruguay’s beef industry.  There was an excellent article published in yesterday’s edition of Ola Uruguay that I wanted to share regarding this topic: Ola Uruguay, A Look at...
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November 21st, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

“Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo….”

“Going to the ...

(click to hear “Going To The Zoo” song by Raffi) We visited the Zoo in Montevideo in June (and again last weekend) and the Zoo in Piriápolis in August.  Both are great options but I highly advise that you visit now that we are in the warmer months! In Montevideo,...
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November 17th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Give Us a Few Days

Give Us a Few Days...

As Geneva would say, “Opa!” (Meaning “whoops” or something along those lines…) We are migrating the Urmovingwhere site to a different format- one that should be more reader-friendly as well as functional on our end.  Please bear with us for a few days...
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November 9th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Language

Language...

We have a 23 month old daughter who is in a stage of extreme language development. She can say many words/phrases in both English and Spanish and is learning more every day. As with any toddler, her comprehension of both languages is more advanced than her verbal skills and she gets...
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November 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Living Abroad Makes You More Creative?

Living Abroad Makes ...

Here’s an interesting video discussing how those living abroad tend to be more creative- possibly tied to language skills and adaptation. Interesting studies! “People who live abroad are more creative; and the more time they spend away from home, the more creative they...
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October 23rd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Miami-Box for Shipments from the USA

Miami-Box for Shipme...

I needed to view and approve samples for work, but they were 6000 miles away in Minnesota.  I weighed my options: FedEx and UPS were quoting in the $160-200 USD range to get a 2 kilo box to uruguay.  I thought that was insane and was determined to find a better way. Mail would be...
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October 22nd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Remate- The Craigsli...

Except in Uruguay, it is a physical location and not an online ‘for sale’ ad. You can find any assortment of thing for sale at these remates (or auction houses). There are everything from antiques, to rugs, small appliances, farm equipment, architectural salvage and...
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October 19th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Week (and a half) in Review

A Week (and a half) ...

Spring in Montevideo is coming in fits and starts this year. Cold and rainy one day, 70 degrees the next. I’m amazed at how quickly time here is passing and we’re keeping busy with lots of different activities. Dia del Patrimonio was a great family day. We went to Ciudad...
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October 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa