Welcome

Hi,
I'm glad you found this blog.
I’ve lived in the Philippines about 20 months and been a permanent resident for just over 7. I love my adopted country and am delighted to share some of my experiences.
The warm, humid climate has required the biggest adjustment. My dog and I both miss the cool, arid mesas of New Mexico and Colorado, and we even miss the snow and negative temperatures! But there is lots here to compensate: people are friendly, basic services are generally well developed, medical care is first rate, the cost of living is moderate, and I’ve even found a dozen Starbucks when I need my regular “fix.” I’ll say more about each of these topics and many others as I write.
Of course, there have been lots of surprises. Most were good, others were funny, and a few--very few--were "moderate annoyances." I think of the annoying surprises as the country’s foibles and I’ve learned to accept them just as I’d accept the foibles of a loved relative.
As I have time, I’ll tell you more about the good and other elements of living here. And, if you've got questions, please ask . . . I'll do my best to answer them.
Happy reading,
Eric