A truly serious question

[captaind]

I had residency and a work permit from 1969 - 1984. Didn't leave the Island for 3 years once. After 1975 I was in business for myself but still had the work permit.

After 1975 I would "go and come" every few months.

Now that we're retired we just arrive on a visitor's visa. And we'll stay that way.

We love our home in St. Augustine and like to visit family and cruise (I need to be on a ship every so often)

I can't imagine being in Jamaica more than 3 mos at a time.

That's just our story. Each immigrant/ex-pat/resident/regular visitor has their own individual situation.

My advise? Test the waters before you jump in up to your neck

No amount of 10 day visits can really prepare you for living there. Also, having your own house and property is a different experience than renting.

Just my opinion

Cap

[Rum-polephoreskin]

My advise? Test the waters before you jump in up to your neck

No amount of 10 day visits can really prepare you for living there. Also, having your own house and property is a different experience than renting.

Just my opinion

Cap

Thanks Cap.
I'm old enough to know nothing seems the same once the "new" where's off so I hear you on that note.

It would be quite a while before I considered buying a place.
In my imagination I'd probably start out renting (if possible) in the Red Hill area.
Your input is appreciated.

[Accompong]

I can't imagine being in Jamaica more than 3 mos at a time.

I hear you Cap. For many years, I stayed for 6 months at a time but found myself more and more anxious to get back to So. Florida to actually get things done.

I love Jamaica but the slow pace can become a little frustrating for me sometimes.

Now, at the 3 month point, I feel satisfied enough to stay a little while longer but even more happy to be going home at the same time.

Jamaica is like a medicine to me. It treats the need to travel and to do good work in my retirement years. But, like a medicine, I believe it is advisable to watch your dosage.

I just returned 3 weeks ago and I am ready to go back but I will wait until it is time to see the doctor again.

Peace and Guidance