A month has gone by, and no one yet hired to do the logistics work I came down to the DR to do …
Not a bad gig – however, I am beginning to miss home … ‘living’ and working in Cabarete was quite educational for me… in a GREAT way!! Even though I worked approx. 30-40 hours a week in paradise. I still was able to get a glimpse of regular life there.
WOW it is quite eye opening. Example, we could have taken advantage of the restaurants and the all-inclusive buffets nearby. However, we opted to do our own grocery shopping and prepare our meals as we would back home…. We figured why not adapt to the day-to-day life there.
It was great and hubby found himself in his element. He basically ‘took over’ the day-to-day things while I was busy working … This scenario/situation was great for me (and him) cause after a full day’s work – I wanted to just chill, and it kept hubby busy.
Even though my work was not physical demanding it was mentally draining … this is due to getting used to all this newness around me and to boot teaching online. So not having that extra responsibility was FABULOUS !!! It basically made the transition easy for me in immersing myself to the day-to-day life of working in Cabarete.
I did manage to ‘steal’ some time for me. We went for early morning walks along the beaches before my day started. I took advantage of this as much as possible. What surprised me the most was how many fellow Quebecers I encountered there?!?!?! (they seem to be everywhere lately)
To my surprise there where many expats; Canadians folks from Ontario, Winnipeg, Newfoundland. Also, from Europe, Italy, Germany to name a few.
All fantastic joyful people. Of course, they are joyful!!! Who wouldn’t be they are retired and living their dream in the Caribbean !!! What else can one ask for?
Ok back to work see you in March. Hopefully I’ll be back to my own reality by then.
