I am planning to move myself and family (Boy-3month, Girl-3years and Dominican wife) over to Santiago by the end of the summer. Ive got the house almost ready, and have a job almost ready. Been speaking with my father in law that lives in Santiago and he tells me that crime down there is very rampant. He talks about how thieves are pulling up with guns and robbing businesses, breaking into homes, sticking up people with guns in plain daylight. One of the things that worries me the most is a home invasion while my wife and kids are home alone and, God forbid, something really bad happens. The house I built is in los llanos de Gurabo. Ive been planning this move for the past 3 years but am seriously having second thoughts. Could it be cold feet now that I know that the time is finally approaching? As far a security for the home Im sure I have it down packed; I've got a security alarm system that should cover every square inch of the home. Am I making the right choice?
I can think of lots of reasons not to go: Crime, diseases that are not prevalent in the US (cholera, dengue fever), slower internet,.....
And I can think of some reasons to go: more sociable lifestyle, lots of friends, my wife's parents, good schools (private).....
Looking for some advice. Cheers!
I can think of lots of reasons not to go: Crime, diseases that are not prevalent in the US (cholera, dengue fever), slower internet,.....
And I can think of some reasons to go: more sociable lifestyle, lots of friends, my wife's parents, good schools (private).....
Looking for some advice. Cheers!