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Our stay in Lima will be ending soon. It's been a marvelous time. I have had lots of happy moments with my Peruvian relatives, and I've renewed friendships with many old school friends. I have felt welcomed back by family members and friends I hadn't seen in many years and that has been a very appre...

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The realtor mentioned by DC20833 is one that I used following words of praise she received right here in Expatperu maybe a year or two years ago.I am not entirely sure I remember who wrote recommending her, but I have the feeling it was DC20833. Am I correct? If so, DC20833, I am sorry to read that ...

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Thank you for the information!

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If the option exists to have the spinal problem studied by physicians in the US, and any surgery done there, that's the route I would take. I hope that all possibilities for medical care can be explored in the US. Without private insurance, explore Medicaid, Medicare, and the federally funded commun...

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I recommend taking all your Costa Rican medical records, lab test results, xray films, CAT scans, MRI films, etc. (everything!) to the US, and seeking medical advice in a US university medical center. If you decide on surgery, have it in the US also.

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I agree with you Laura. I think that when there is a parent at home full-time attending to the child and introducing him or her to the world through games, books, and activities that help discover the surroundings, attendance at a formal preschool or school can wait until the child is four or even f...

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I agree that international moves are easier when children are younger. In my view, the best time to make a move like the one you describe would be in the early elementary school years. Older children have a harder time, partly because they have more to leave behind, like their identity with their pe...

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I suggest asking the security guard in your building, or the cleaning staff, or the other maids who work in your building. They often have relatives seeking a job. Perhaps another expat family leaving Peru has a maid who will soon need work. I would try all this, and not place an ad in El Comercio, ...

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Tupacperu, Being robbed of computers by a brother-in-law would enrage me! Being robbed in my own house by family members would also! What awful experiences! What did you do?

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Thank you for the information. I feel like heading out to look for those empanadas right now :-)

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My family and I think Granja Heidi is a great little restaurant too! Once we discovered it, we never ate anywhere else in Cuzco!

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We are planning a first get together on Saturday, Jan. 23rd at 4 pm. If you think you would join us, and you haven't contacted me directly, please send me a personal message (pm) through expatperu. To those of you I have heard from, I send a big hello! It will be very nice to meet personally. I'll b...

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Skin cancer is common here. Health education campaigns to teach the public the dangers of excessive UV exposure take place every summer. I would recommend starting with the dermatologists on the list prepared by the US embassy. Here's the link: http://lima.usembassy.gov/media/am-cit-list_of_medical_...

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I would be happy to organize the first meeting of "the women who came together because they couldn't find another women's group to join" :-)

Anyone who is interested, please pm me. I will pm everyone who has already indicated through this thread their interest in joining.

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I met the person who said she would be hosting the January meeting, but unfortunately, I did not get her email address or phone, so I have no way of reaching her. I am hoping that she sees this thread!

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I would like to get in touch with the "Women and Wine" group. I haven't had any luck yet. Does anyone know how I might be able to do so?

Thank you

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Like Kelly, I also recommend that you see a physician. My advice would be to make an appointment with a urologist. There are some on the list prepared by the US Embassy available online at the embassy website. Or else visit a "clinica privada", like Anglo Americana or Ricardo Palma, and se...

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I'm so surprised at the taxi driver's comment, it is hard to find words to write. But thanks for posting.

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My husband loves empanadas. We've been trying the ones at Wong and at Plaza Vea, and they seem pretty good. They have several kinds, and all the ones we've tasted have a good amount of delicious filling. But there must be places that sell really excellent empanadas. Any recommendations? Also, I love...

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I was at home in my second story Miraflores apartment and, strangely, didn't feel a thing!

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I would definitely go with an au pair program that will provide them training before leaving Peru, and support them while they are there, plus give them a way to have a social life with other au pairs. I know of two families with ties to Peru who arranged for a young female adult to come to the US t...

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To add to what Tupacperu wrote, when, if there's no rice on your plate, the meal doesn't seem complete! And also, when somebody mentions dessert, the first ones that come to mind are: arroz con leche, suspiro a la limeña, mazamorra morada, and crema volteada! And now that New Year's Eve is almost he...

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Thank you for the invitation Kelly! It was very nice to chat with you on the phone. I am happily looking forward to your party.

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Thank you very much! I'll be heading there this week!

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Does anyone please have the address of the store that sells special teas in the Chacarilla -Caminos del Inca area? Thank you!

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Peruvians do wear diamond engagement rings. But their cost is way beyond the financial possibilities of 98% of the population. There are fancy jewelry shops that sell beautiful diamond rings. I don´t know how the quality and price of diamonds here compares to what is available in the US or the UK. T...

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I am very sorry that you and your wife had such a bad experience. I think just about every limeño gets robbed sooner or later. I think I recently read in El Comercio that about 20 or 25% (can't remember the exact figure) of limeños stated that they had been victims of a crime last year.

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We just rented a furnished apartment. With furniture, linens, a washer and dryer, and eveything else in it, if the owner wants, no matter how well we will care for the things, he will always be able to find something to say has gotten used or worn, and have a ready reason to justify keeping the depo...

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I am interested. I just sent you a personal message thru expatperu.

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Thank you all for your replies. Security is a big concern as I would like to sleep without worry when I am alone in the apartment. For that reason, I have discarded the idea of a ground floor apartment. Maybe even a second story aprtment is not safe. Third floor seems best. Any thoughts? And also, d...

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Here's a question for all of you living in rented apartments: I have to ask because I didn't realize how new I really am to Lima until our apartment hunting got started. How elaborate a security system for your apartment do you think is necessary? Here are some of the options we have seen: alarm sys...

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Hello again! We think we may have found a place. It's fully furnished, brand new, in a building with a guardian and on a quiet street. And yes, there seems to be many apartments available right now, in all the nice neighborhoods and at all prices. And yes, even the real estate agents told us everyth...

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Thank you to all! Thank you very much to all for your kind words and helpful suggestions!

Sonia

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Hello to all! My husband and I are now in Lima, beginning a stay of several months. We are happy to be here and look forward to finally meeting all of you in person. It will be very nice to do that! But first we need to find a place to call home. We would like to rent a three bedroom furnished apart...

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Thank you Kelly, I figured it out!

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I am slow with computers and am still getting used to the new appearance of expatperu. In the old website, the topics posted were listed from top to bottom of the screen in chronological order based on the day and time of the last reply. Is it possible to still see the topics in that order? Or could...

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I was unable to login after the website change, but with Alan's help, and a new password, it looks like I again post messages and replies. Wonderful!

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Thank you Anuta, Kelly, Antonio, Cajun Jamie, and Yuyis, and all of you for sharing your suggestions and experiences. I will be sure to have a camera with me to photograph every single corner, nook and cranny of the place when I sign a rental agreement. Maybe I could even insist that the landlord st...

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What wonderful news you give us! All of us that have gotten to know you and your family in this forum share in your new found happiness in Chiclayo!

Sonia

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We are planning on renting a furnished apartment when we arrive in Lima. Your experiences remind me how difficult it can be to be a tenant in Lima. What statements can we include in the rental contract to protect ourselves against landlords that are neither honest nor trustworthy?

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Congratulations! We are all very happy for you! Hope it is a wonderful year!

Sonia

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Singlefather, I agree with Omikron. Don´t worry about the flu. And don´t worry about buying Tamiflu to bring to Peru. Moving to Peru can be an anxiety-raising process. And if you wanted to worry about your health in Peru, there would be a million and a half things to worry about: traffic accidents, ...

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Isn't it great when you've had a bad experience at a restaurant or an eatery of any kind, you've pointed it out to the chef, the manager, and/or the owner, and they apologize and make amends that surpass your expectations? That can build lasting customer loyalty but, unfortunately, it happens way to...

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Thank you, Chiclayo Gringo, for posting additional photos of the club. I now get a much better picture of what it is really like. Initially, I had not realized that the building is so small. And now I see the true condition of the outer walls. But still, I hope it finds a new owner that can remake i...

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Our dogs ate some store-bought dog food, but the biggest part of their diet was fresh, home-cooked food made especially for them. I don't think there is any store-bought packaged dog food that can match the nutritional value of a mixture of cooked chicken, beef, vegetables and grains. It was cooked ...

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In the US, there are many, many places (and not just new, for-profit universities but longstanding, prestigious institutions) that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees online. Just use Google. A lot of the programs do require occasional visits to the campus.

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Thank you so much for the essay and the photos! I've always been curious about Cabo Blanco. The old fishing club just needs someone to invest to make repairs throughout the building and give it a new coat of paintl It is still a lovely spot, and seems like it could reopen as a nice little beach hote...

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Thanks for your reply Jamie!

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I've seen it to too - here in the US, at a Latin American film festival. I enjoyed it mostly for the sights of Lima and the North Coast. The story isn't a happy one, and as you say, it paints a grim picture of the party scene at Mancora. I'd be interested to hear from others familiar with Mancora ho...

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Chiclayo Gringo, In regards the dress, I would recommend getting it once you are in the States. When you get to Wisconsin, visit an upscale shopping mall, and have your wife choose her dress in a nice department store or women's clothing store. If you find a helpful saleslady, she could help you fin...

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