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woot woot, welcome to the Caribbean!
have lived in several Carib nations over the past decade or so and in each, the biggest adjustment is that everything is sloooow
if you or your partner are type A's who want everything done yesterday like me it's a seriously massive culture shock. I have never learned patience, that's where weed and ocean come in
just learn to roll with it
most important thing: make local friends. venture out. talk to people, not just the rich ones
they, not the expats will know the workings of lil details about how local systems work. makes life a million times easier. and way cheaper if you need anything done beyond your capabilities. expat-oriented services will rob ya blind
international banking is easy and your home nation bank can assist you with that if needed, the rest a bit of a learning curve
but most locals anywhere in my experience know tips and tricks expats don't and are happy to help if they feel you're invested (which you obv are by making the move)
I'm excited for you both. safe travels and have fun
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