Getting settled is exhausting!

Moving to another country, settling in, and getting back into the swing of things. There's so much to do! (Plus, a new gaming PC build... & Covid!?!)

Buenas dias mis amigos! Thank you all so much for being patient these past few weeks. I’m sure you noticed my publishing schedule has suffered, and I’m behind getting the latest articles out the door. It’s been so busy here.

Settling in…?

Our main event was the arrival of our furniture and belongings from the U.S. That happened about three weeks ago — and we suddenly found ourselves buried (more or less literally). The moving and delivery team was efficient, unboxing most of it, rebuilding our furniture, and leaving us in a whirlwind of dust and belongings. We spent most of the following week trying to find a place for everything, figuring out what to do with all of our U.S. appliances that won’t run on 240 volts, and calming our cat down (he’s averse to commotion).

Once the cat feels at home, you know you’re almost there

If you plan to ship your belongings overseas, pay for the extra insurance. While the coordination was professional and everything arrived on schedule, there was damage. …