How large is the expat community down there, Linda?  Are there a lot of
Americans and English people where you are?  I should think that if you
didn't speak Spanish, it might be more difficult for some than others to
adapt.

Kat

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:14 PM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Tamar,
>
> I know I think about that and have not totally checked into it. It would
> definitely be more challenging than the states. They certainly sell chairs
> more cheaply. I think if we ever put a group together we would need a van
> to get around but if a group decided say to live in a building with a van
> and a driver that would be doable financially. There are a few people here
> in chairs that I have seen but it is cobblestones...hard on the back. Many
> of the streets have driveway curbs but some not. There are some accessible
> bathrooms on the street but there are not the regulations like in the
> states. For instance right now I live in a four story walk up but many
> buildings have elevators.
> Can you get into a regular cab with your chair or do you need a special
> one? Some cabs are bigger than others and I am pretty sure something could
> be worked out with one of the companies. The buses run all the time but I
> do not know if they are accessible or if only some are. I'll check on that.
>
>
> On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:38:58 -0800, Tamar Raine <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:t> Linda,
> > is it accessible down there for people in chairs?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tamar
> >
> > ~~~~~~~~
> >
> >
> > "I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson;
> >
> > to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmuted into energy,
> > even our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power
> >
> > that can move the world." Mahatma Gandhi
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 7:56:03 AM
> > Subject: Re: Brown's Destructive Plan for Regional Centers, Medi-Cal,
> SSI,
> > IHSS,
> > READ then the good news LONG
> >
> > It's really great here and the actions in Egypt are so hopeful
> >
> > On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:53:44 +0000, Deri James
> > <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >> On Sunday 30 Jan 2011 15:45:31 [log in to unmask] wrote:
> >>> I have left the country....voted with my feet this time
> >>> I now live in a peaceful country, tranquil, socialist where all the
> >>> cultural events are free and you can get your teeth cleaned for $5.
> >>> Doctor
> >>> visits are between $3 and $25 and the follow up is free. I have had
> two
> >>> experiences with the hospital, both very humane with better care than
> I
> >>> could get in the states. I should write about them to contrast third
> >>> world
> >>> medicine with our so called first world service.  My rent is $200 for
> 3
> >>> bedrooms and two baths, I have a terrace for plants and I could live
> > out
> >>> of
> >>> the city center for half that. The food is organic, wholesome and
> >>> delicious. If you are over 65 the bus fare is 12.5 cents, under 65 it
> > is
> >>> a
> >>> quarter. The people are friendly. I sleep better knowing I am not
> >>> promoting
> >>> war by simply having money in the bank.
> >>> The Vice President is in a wheelchair. The President told the US he
> > could
> >>> not renew their bases unless they gave him one in Miami. I am on the
> >>> Pacific. There is more biodiversity in this country than almost
> > anywhere
> >>> on
> >>> the planet. More percentage of land is protected than any other
> country
> >>> in
> >>> the world. Where am I?
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> I've always thought Lenin a great name for a VP - Ecuador. Lucky you,
> > I've
> >> always liked Chavez in Venezuela as well.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> Deri
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