I've decided to call it quits next May. Question being, where. Definitely not here in S. Fl. At every turn, all you will hear is Creole, Patois, or spanish. Everything on the news is crime, and more crime. looking for some place laid back, peaceful, and drama-free. I've visited the N coast, S. Coast, and western provinces of RD on several occasions. Monti Cristi, in particular struck my fancy. I must be in proximity to the water, as well. Not ON the beach, but no more than 20-30 minutes away.
Were I to move to RD, buying will be out of the question, as I've read the horror stories. Not a big city kind of guy, either. Maybe I could do semi-campo, if such a thing exists. I've thought about other islands, but, in general, the cost of living is prohibitive. I have a military pension, and will receive another from my gubmint job when I retire, which will bring my monthly income to $3700US. Not eligible for SS for another three years. Having said this, I have a house in Panama city, which is currently a rental property. If I head north, it will be to the Fl Gulf Coast. Cost of living there is cheap, and oysters and shrimp are plentiful. My Spanish is somewhat passable if I'm spoken to slowly. Should stay my ass put, or venture forth?
Were I to move to RD, buying will be out of the question, as I've read the horror stories. Not a big city kind of guy, either. Maybe I could do semi-campo, if such a thing exists. I've thought about other islands, but, in general, the cost of living is prohibitive. I have a military pension, and will receive another from my gubmint job when I retire, which will bring my monthly income to $3700US. Not eligible for SS for another three years. Having said this, I have a house in Panama city, which is currently a rental property. If I head north, it will be to the Fl Gulf Coast. Cost of living there is cheap, and oysters and shrimp are plentiful. My Spanish is somewhat passable if I'm spoken to slowly. Should stay my ass put, or venture forth?