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by jumpinjack
Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Expat Conversations
Topic: New port in Chancay
Replies: 22
Views: 563

Re: New port in Chancay

I am looking forward to an additional container terminal. Most carriers only have one vessel per route per week. Hopefully this will now increase. I must admit that I also thought that Peru has sold a a part of its soul again. Here in Huanuco local government sold off a new hydro power plant for ha...
by jumpinjack
Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Expat Conversations
Topic: Why is Peruvian land more expensive than US land?
Replies: 6
Views: 682

Re: Why is Peruvian land more expensive than US land?

rudder wrote:I was interested in getting some land in Peru, but then looked at all the exorbitant prices. Looks like the USA is cheaper in many areas. I'm not sure why that would be the case.

Please please tell us where the land in the USA is cheaper than in Peru.
G'day
Cheers
by jumpinjack
Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: 30 day limit for carnet applications
Replies: 6
Views: 760

Re: 30 day limit for carnet applications

A little progress report....as at Friday 25th. After the normal 15 days wait, Migraciones responded and I am due to go in and pick up my carnet on this Monday. I will not get too excited just yet, until I have it in my hand....just in case the buggers put another stone in my way. I am curious to fi...
by jumpinjack
Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL KIT
Replies: 11
Views: 1108

Re: EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL KIT

Thanks Windy, Sounds logical. We, the missus & I, live in a rental apartment, ground floor, so a huge tank is not an option...we are on direct connection....but a couple of large San Mateo's would be good. However, we did buy a rather large plastic bin type container, size of a big round rubbis...
by jumpinjack
Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Testing water quality from tanks
Replies: 8
Views: 684

Re: Testing water quality from tanks

jumpinjack wrote:Ya gotta consider where the water is coming from. The water tank is the least of your worries. :shock:
by jumpinjack
Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Testing water quality from tanks
Replies: 8
Views: 684

Re: Testing water quality from tanks

Ya gotta consider where the water is coming from. The water tank is the :shock least of your worries. :shock:
by jumpinjack
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: Social Media Assistant
Replies: 2
Views: 594

Re: Social Media Assistant

What do you have so far? Can we see the website we will 'assist' with?
by jumpinjack
Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Modifying my US cell phone
Replies: 10
Views: 723

Re: Modifying my US cell phone

We talked to the expert that installed our satellite dish in Huaral. He examined the cell phone & told us it could be done w/o any issues. The sales people just wanted us to buy one of their phones. Be careful out there! G' day Good to know, Dish installation dudes are cell phone expert. Cheers...
by jumpinjack
Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Peru News and Views
Topic: Average Life Expectancy for gringos
Replies: 6
Views: 962

Re: Average Life Expectancy for gringos

I apologize as this post doesn't really "fit" any of the titles; maybe there should be an "FYI" title. Just sharing what I found online: No link but if you've got a lot of stress, anxiety and depression, it goes without saying your life expectancy will be shortened. Ffs that'll ...
by jumpinjack
Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: Account Rep ASAP
Replies: 7
Views: 528

Re: Analyst ASAP

US Financial Company based in Peru needs an ANALYST ASAP!!! Qualified Candidate Requirements: * Must speak and write perfect native English as communication will be directly with U.S. customers * Sale experience preferred * 4-year college degree in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Business...
by jumpinjack
Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: DRIVER - flexible schedule & insured
Replies: 6
Views: 633

Re: DRIVER - flexible schedule & insured

woodchuck wrote:If you are doing work for me, I want you to be - happy.
Submit your driver qualifications & we go from there.
Thanks for your interest.

Simple question. If you want to make me happy, what kind meals can I expect?
Let's try this one. How many guests are you expecting to be driven, daily?
by jumpinjack
Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Redefining the KILOGRAM
Replies: 4
Views: 570

Re: Redefining the KILOGRAM

Having read the info in the link provided...I think this is just a storm in a tea cup!! When most market scales in Peru are not subject to a "weight & measures" standard & approved testing, who will know/notice? No bugger!! Next ! Happy New Year all. :-) W What do you base "W...
by jumpinjack
Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: DRIVER - flexible schedule & insured
Replies: 6
Views: 633

Re: DRIVER - flexible schedule & insured

I am seeking a flexible schedule driver to pick up guests at the airport & drive them to Huaral. Guests will be Americans staying at my cottage in Huaral; they may want to visit other areas close by. Need to be bilingual (Spanish/English) & a "people person"; a late model vehicle ...
by jumpinjack
Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Expat Conversations
Topic: Does this make any sense?
Replies: 12
Views: 1265

Re: Does this make any sense?

G'day Woodchuck, I am with Scotiabank Peru for 3 months now. So I will tell you that they ALSO charge to receive international transfers. Their standard charge is $24.00 for any amount. I have heavily debated that with them, as it comes out of my transferred Aussie navy pension( by the Aussie gover...
by jumpinjack
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: SERPOST CHARGES
Replies: 7
Views: 1353

Re: SERPOST CHARGES

Hold on. I think changes are under way. Ordered an item from Australia with a projected delivery on three weeks (Ha Ha) Lo and behold the package tracked as landed in Peru and passed to La Victoria in seven days. I expected a further month in the Vic. sorting office. I was wrong, parcel delivered b...
by jumpinjack
Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Coin Shop?
Replies: 10
Views: 2083

Re: Coin Shop?

lyndelld wrote:What does one have to do to purchase silver coins for investment/protection against economic collapse? Is there any place to buy them here? Or do you have to carry them when you return from overseas?

Sounds ominous, you can foresee a collapse coming?
by jumpinjack
Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Transferring $ from US to Peru
Replies: 38
Views: 7617

Re: Transferring $ from US to Peru

Good luck. :lol:
by jumpinjack
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:46 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Only 90 days allowed to US citizens
Replies: 15
Views: 2003

Re: Only 90 days allowed to US citizens

This literally just happened to me today as well. This must be a brand new policy. My girlfriend is a Peruvian citizen and we asked the consulate in DC no more than two or three weeks ago about tourist visas. They told us it was six months per year. Migraciones told us today that it’s now only 3 mo...
by jumpinjack
Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Tourist visa,current Migraciones law.
Replies: 28
Views: 4569

Re: Tourist visa,current Migraciones law.

Alan wrote:New article just published drealing with migration laws: http://www.expatperu.com/legalities/tip ... ru-part-i/

What exactly does it deal with? Sounds to me like the right hand still does not know what the left is doing. Same policy that has been intact for years.
by jumpinjack
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Venezuela Bolivars
Replies: 3
Views: 1391

Re: Venezuela Bolivars

windsportinperu wrote:It is also used by artists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JOGCO9WQ_g

Youtube now that is a reliable source.
by jumpinjack
Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: LIMA TRAFFIC
Replies: 7
Views: 1729

Re: LIMA TRAFFIC

A litany of things really complicate traffic here, beyond careless driving habits. The roads are very crowded, there are a ton of jay walking pedestrians, and there are multiple forms of vehicles moving at different speeds: slow trucks piled high with rubble, moto taxis, empowered 4x4s, dueling bus...
by jumpinjack
Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: Meetups
Topic: EXPAT REGISTRY?
Replies: 8
Views: 4713

Re: EXPAT REGISTRY?

Isn't that what this forum does?
by jumpinjack
Thu Sep 06, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Voting in the US elections from abroad
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Re: Voting in the US elections from abroad

Don't ya think Canadian Federal Employees or those out of the country less than 5 years might want to know how to vote? Just saying.
Anyway thanks I was wondering how to vote it is an important election coming up we must ratify the Trump agenda.
cheers
by jumpinjack
Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Voting in the US elections from abroad
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Re: Voting in the US elections from abroad

That's great Alan, thanks. Any insight on how a Brit might vote in their elections? Aussies? Canadian?
by jumpinjack
Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:00 pm
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: Electrical Mechanical Engineer looking for job anywhere in Peru
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: Electrical Mechanical Engineer looking for job anywhere in Peru

Besides being ignorant of Spanish, can you legally work in Peru? You need a CE or citizenship.
Are your skills on par with Peruvian standards?
Good luck and I hope you carry a spare battery for the cell phone translator machine.
by jumpinjack
Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage
Replies: 8
Views: 1905

Re: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage

Back in the day. Before, at Naturalisation and since, because of English documents. Everything has my middle christian name as the maternal. In fact it is very common for people to address me as Mr David. It does no harm and might be worth bearing this approach in mind. Problem with that, her middl...
by jumpinjack
Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage
Replies: 8
Views: 1905

Re: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage

Hello Lialia, I have always thought that the spanish-system for naming a person with the 2 last name one from the father and one from mother is far way better than the one last name's father as in the english-system . The Mother is who suffer more for having the baby and do not even have the right ...
by jumpinjack
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: cat carriers
Replies: 2
Views: 1207

Re: cat carriers

Make sure you can keep an them while in transit, I hear kitties are quite the delicacy in the hinterlands of Peru.
by jumpinjack
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Expat Information
Topic: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage
Replies: 8
Views: 1905

Re: Apellido Materno for a baby born in Peru when the mother changed name upon marriage

I am a Canadian female married to a Peruvian male. We got married in Canada, and I changed my last name to my husband's. Subsequently, we moved to Peru, and on my CE I have only one apellido, which is the same as my husband's apellido paterno. We are going to have a baby (to be born in Peru), and I...
by jumpinjack
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: Jobs in Peru
Topic: British Brewpub is looking for bar staff!
Replies: 2
Views: 1358

Re: British Brewpub is looking for bar staff!

Wicks wrote:Brewpub Wicks in Barranco,Lima is looking for bar staff part time ,hours are flexible. If you are interested you can write us at brewpubwicks@gmail.com or inbox to our fan page in facebook.
Regards
Brewpub Wicks

Will you serve hot toddies ummmmm they just make my toes curl.

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