A few random comments
Wow - its really interesting to see more new expats arriving on Park Island each week. For those of us who have been on Park Island for some time, the "new arrivals" are very noticable, especially the big smiles on their faces as they realise what a nice lifestyle choice they have made as they walk around the island.
The typical profile of our new arrivals seems to be a young couple, 30-35 years of age, often pushing a pram with a small baby (or possibly a pregnant wife expecting a baby). Also noticable are the expat couples aged 55-60, who seem to be happily married, with kids already having grown up and left the home!
It's great to see how quickly new arrivals seem to fit in, get to know residents, hanging out on the beach and at the beach restaurants. (And speaking of the beach, isn't the weather GREAT right now. Blue skys, not too hot, and a little chilled in the evening. I love it right now!).
A 3rd common category seem to be young Chinese couples taking up residence on Park Island, perhaps not quite ready for kids, but often accompanied by a small dog :)
Word is that Tommy's Kitchen may close. The landlord is apparently trying to squeeze him for a massive rent increase. Let's see what happens there.
Finally, a plug for the Facebook Group, The Ma Wan Network. Around 250 expats are members, and use the network to speak on a range of topics, where apartments for rent, second hand goods for sale, social activities, moving to Park Island, etc. To join the group email MaWan@groups.facebook.com
Its funny but when we moved here 2 years ago we had a young son on the verge of being a teen ager and with my wife and I being 43 & 39 (at the time) didn't think we would be having another child. 3 months after moving here my wife falls pregnant and now we're on the verge of celebrating our new baby's first birthday. Don't know what is in the water here...but we love it
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