tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.comments2023-10-20T05:10:29.232-07:00Retired in UruguayWallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182374666645369163noreply@blogger.comBlogger994125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-71247791747380546252021-02-26T13:53:47.333-08:002021-02-26T13:53:47.333-08:00Just an update note, Wally and I moved back to the...Just an update note, Wally and I moved back to the USA. <br /><br />Well we bought several homes 1 larger and then downsized for our retirement years both houses were on a beautiful lake front property. We lived in Georgia from 2016 to 2020 l about 4 years. <br />Alas, as I finally, was approaching retirement age. Wally decided that we should become expats again. I wish he had mentioned that before I plowed loads of money into renovations. We tend to decide things very quickly, so next thing I knew I gave my work notice that I would be quitting in January 2020. We did look at going back to Uruguay but realized we would never have such a beautiful situation along side the ocean with beautiful views etc... So we started looking at other worldwide retirement destinations where non- rich people might make it on Social security alone. We seriously considered Ecuador, but then an upraising occurred there before we got to visit so we nixed that. <br /><br />So to end the suspense. I am now writing this from Europe in Portugal.<br />I visited by myself right before the covid virus. I went for 3 months on a standard US passport, then got stuck for 3 more months and couldn't fly home due to restrictions however, I visited many places here and brought an old row house in a tiny , tiny city. I flew back to the USA in July sold our Georgia home and ended up 3 months living with Wally in airbnb's while getting our immigration papers together in the midst of Government shut downs but WE DID IT! We arrived in November and are now legal residents in Portugal!!! Here we thought Spanish was hard to learn but I am doing okay in learning Portuguese. One day I will keep up with a new Portuguese blog. <br />Here's a link to that! silvercoaster.blogspot.com<br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114770905895045770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-52396798553953772442017-12-26T10:55:14.852-08:002017-12-26T10:55:14.852-08:00You made a few fine points there. I did a search o...You made a few fine points there. I did a search on the issue and found a good number of people <br />will have the same opinion with your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-68750321388580122662017-03-22T18:14:34.903-07:002017-03-22T18:14:34.903-07:00Clara - it seems that you have found our Uruguayan...Clara - it seems that you have found our Uruguayan blog. I am not sure that we will continue, but I have started a blog called "Heart of Georgia". Not much time, here though, since I am back to work, full time.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182374666645369163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-63945486908770285932017-03-22T16:37:38.659-07:002017-03-22T16:37:38.659-07:00Hi Norma, I'm Clara, a 58 year old Uruguayan c...Hi Norma, I'm Clara, a 58 year old Uruguayan citizen living abroad since 1982. My home place is in Italy, the Swiss alps, close to Lake Como. <br />I have lots of family by the ocean in Uruguay, LA Paloma is my goal every Southern summer. <br />How do you like it? Hope you are enjoying. <br />Could you please tell me how can I see the blog wally and Denisse wrote about Uruguay? Thanks<br />Ciao, enjoy your stay<br />ClaraFAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928971523093330388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-69756332231675595322017-02-06T10:28:56.109-08:002017-02-06T10:28:56.109-08:00Olivia... no problem... use away.Olivia... no problem... use away.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182374666645369163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-2320666099943116052017-02-06T08:04:19.320-08:002017-02-06T08:04:19.320-08:00It was wondering if I could use this write-up on m...It was wondering if I could use this write-up on my other website, I will link it back to your website though.Great Thanks.<br /><a href="http://www.evertonplumbing.net/about-us/" title="Plumber Near Me" rel="nofollow">Plumber Near Me</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248296275628982891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-69239815847201913182016-10-23T17:00:14.494-07:002016-10-23T17:00:14.494-07:00Norma... I am sure you and your family will love U...Norma... I am sure you and your family will love Uruguay. We left partially because of financial and partly because Spanish was a losing battle for me. I could speak well enough.... but never fluently. Hope you do better.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182374666645369163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-58071606198091940622016-10-22T21:57:16.576-07:002016-10-22T21:57:16.576-07:00I discovered your blog in January 2015 and backtra...I discovered your blog in January 2015 and backtracked to the very beginning, reading every post. I even tracked you back to Panama (that didn't last long.) I enjoyed following along with your renovations and learning about your love of Uruguay including the naming of your home. I thought: how appropriate that name is, and I believe you will come to miss the beautiful view and sea breeze. When seemingly out of the blue, you announced you were leaving and putting your house up for sale, I was completely surprised as no doubt, others were. For two or three months I would check back from time to time, expecting you would change your minds and stay but never finding another post. Until today, that is. You see, my husband, second son and I are planning to retire to Uruguay within the next six months and I wanted to show my husband what a fine job you did with the video tour of your house. It appears to be a great way to expose a property to a broader audience of potential buyers and apparently it worked well for you since the house sold in under three months despite the hike in price early on. I wish you well in your Georgia home. Perhaps one day you can consolidate your blogs into "WALLY & DENISE TRAVEL THE AMERICAS." <br />Norma<br />(from the mountains of North Carolina)Normanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-55512925047471161502016-06-09T13:30:39.872-07:002016-06-09T13:30:39.872-07:00I too, think that General Artigas Central Railway ...I too, think that General Artigas Central Railway Station is remarkably beautiful building. And would one day love to see it restored to its former glory.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-75531392953591188232015-09-30T16:27:38.635-07:002015-09-30T16:27:38.635-07:00Yay! I'm so excited to hear this news, guys! ...Yay! I'm so excited to hear this news, guys! Where are you headed? We're hoping to move to eastern Washington State in spring (our spring, not yours...haha!). I hope so much we can see you guys when you get back. We've been really happy since returning. I think you will be, too. Life is, admittedly, MUCH easier here. And currently, much cheaper than Uruguay. :-P Keep us posted! And huge hugs to you both!Mainkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067910905279443254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-13329922577574953112015-08-28T17:06:10.080-07:002015-08-28T17:06:10.080-07:00Well it's been a few months since you've m...Well it's been a few months since you've made the move back to the US. I'm curious how you two have been doing. Would you consider blogging on this big change and how it's affected your lives?<br />My wife and I are going to be moving from California to Thailand in November and both of us are always interested in those who have great blogs like yourselves! Your candid and frank style always drew me back to this place.<br />In any event, I hope all is well with you two. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences!<br />-- TerryTVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963663425594965639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-48516230575082706302015-07-29T15:07:16.216-07:002015-07-29T15:07:16.216-07:00I have not really put much serious consideration i...I have not really put much serious consideration into retiring outside the country until I read through your blog. I would probably not want to make it permanent either but I would certainly like to try it for a while. Bob Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558512211379314724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-38114660127236620452015-07-08T12:12:17.705-07:002015-07-08T12:12:17.705-07:00Dear Erin,
Uruguayos are very family orientated. I...Dear Erin,<br />Uruguayos are very family orientated. I have been very impressed with the active role fathers play in caring for their children on a day to day basis. I mean, you see Fathers with their young walking and shopping together as much as you see the mothers with their children. Most of the beach communities are very nice for families. Most have a neighbourhood social centre where the young can join soccer groups etc.. So yes Marindia, would be a nice place for your family. Also, there are mini school vans that come to your house and pick up and drop off the younger kids before and after school (door to door service). So the young are held in high regard here. They are also very polite!<br /> Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114770905895045770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-88102677566933356372015-07-06T04:24:57.418-07:002015-07-06T04:24:57.418-07:00I agree with the anonymous poster above. After dis...I agree with the anonymous poster above. After discovering your blog, I went back and read it from the beginning. I've been so impressed with your details of daily life in Uruguay, and your conversational style. I felt like I was chatting with friends, and will sorely miss your adventures. Yes, please do continue the blog and let us know how moving back to the US compares with leaving it. My dream is to retire in Uruguay, and your insights have been so helpful! Thanks for sharing with us, and best of luck to you in the future.Myranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-78089216330019837442015-07-02T20:20:11.842-07:002015-07-02T20:20:11.842-07:00We are a family looking to relocate to South Ameri...We are a family looking to relocate to South America. Can I ask if your neighborhood would be a good one for young families? If not, where in Uruguay would you recommend?Erin Paige Tulliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927120822210518492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-6611711699126039572015-07-02T20:09:36.227-07:002015-07-02T20:09:36.227-07:00The both of you have been a great inspiration to m...The both of you have been a great inspiration to many people. I would like to thank you for all of your efforts with this fine blog.<br /><br />After following your blog since nearly it's inception, I "feel" as though I know you and can't help but regret that you are moving. At the same time I do wish you the very best of luck with your future life.<br /><br />It would be nice if you kept the blog going and posted all about your move back to USA and "adjusting" after these many years. It would be a continuing adventure and it would be very interesting and also would keep your "online family" together, so to speak.<br /><br />In any event, good luck and God's speed.<br /><br />Felipe<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-69949212214068823972015-07-01T13:11:20.060-07:002015-07-01T13:11:20.060-07:00Some of the sellers at the Atlantida feria start s...Some of the sellers at the Atlantida feria start setting up at 9.00 am on Thursdays so I don't think we just get your leftovers!<br /><br />Good luck with your move and hope it goes smoothly.<br /><br />Janet and Wayne in AtlantidaJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852828679398262022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-70468529376410432252015-06-29T14:25:03.725-07:002015-06-29T14:25:03.725-07:00Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. I hope your...Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. I hope your move goes well and smoothly.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-13850074809557766292015-06-28T07:06:37.990-07:002015-06-28T07:06:37.990-07:00Hi.The seller only pays 3%+tax to the listing agen...Hi.The seller only pays 3%+tax to the listing agent. The other 3% is paid by the buyer either to their own agent or to the same listing agent you chose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-36666256295328229812015-06-26T06:42:33.827-07:002015-06-26T06:42:33.827-07:00Man! what a blast from the past. Yes, we are still...Man! what a blast from the past. Yes, we are still in Uruguay. But that is due to change, soon. Happy to hear you are still doing the foreign language (though by now, it is almost your native tongue).<br /><br />We'll get in touch.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182374666645369163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-53763584441663630072015-06-26T05:50:02.767-07:002015-06-26T05:50:02.767-07:00Hi Wally and Denise,
How is everything with you tw...Hi Wally and Denise,<br />How is everything with you two. Are you still in Uruguay? We are still in New York working in the Chinese. Love to hear from you. Will write more when we know this got through.<br />Gordy & Karen Gordon Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318638725333032313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-70455493092513522582015-06-21T20:02:05.907-07:002015-06-21T20:02:05.907-07:00The price increase reflects paying a real estate a...The price increase reflects paying a real estate agent his 6% fee. A seller (I believe) has to to pay 3% to the listing agent and another 3% to the buyers agent plus pay 22% tax on those amounts. So a much lower price can be offered if someone wants to deal directly with me and by pass dealing with an agency. An Escribano can handle the paper work. I haven't really finished packing up yet so I haven't listed it with a company yet. So now is the time to talk deals!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114770905895045770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-299834771894602442015-06-21T18:54:47.204-07:002015-06-21T18:54:47.204-07:00Is there a reason for the increase in the sell pri...Is there a reason for the increase in the sell price of your lovely home in Uruguay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-37451646207687776682015-06-20T15:04:01.403-07:002015-06-20T15:04:01.403-07:00Having been reading your blog for awhille, sad to ...Having been reading your blog for awhille, sad to hear that you are leaving Uruguay. It has been on my short list of places to consider for retirement. Lived in Argentina for awhile so my Spanish is good, but was interesting to read your comments, my wife liked them as well, tho she was less than enthusiastic about moving. Wander thru North Carolina sometime. I always have a couple of bottles of good Argentine wine around!<br /><br />Andrew (el gringo feo Estadounidenses)Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814783357357439784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977358315744247865.post-5181135109541416482015-05-29T08:02:52.892-07:002015-05-29T08:02:52.892-07:00Oh, by the way, Prices here HAVE dramatically rise...Oh, by the way, Prices here HAVE dramatically risen both in terms of products, produce and real estate! When I first moved here the price of milk was about 11 pesos then it rose to 13 then 15 then 19 and now is about 20.50. However, If you are very very thrifty (I'm of Scott and Dutch decent on my father's side),you can still live here on a small budget. That is if, you cook at home and live like the Uruguayans who view entertainment as going to the beach, visiting friends and having backyard asados (BBQ"S). Health care is still fabulously affordable and is great! However, electricity is expensive here as are most Utilities so only if you live with someone, or own your house outright (no mortgage or rent payments) and don't expect to travel or go out much (restaurant included) is this place affordable as say compared to Mexico or some other low cost destination.<br /><br />Come here only if you want, peace and quiet, no drama and relative security on a daily basis.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114770905895045770noreply@blogger.com