It has been a while since I have posted. Things have been pretty calm.
All I can really report is how things have changed here:
1) Economic Growth - Tons of new stores are opening, chains and local alike.
2) Walmart - Walmart now exists here (with the name Walmart), it replaced the old "Hiper Paiz".
3) Gas - Has gone up! We are at 4.70 a gallon for regular.
4) Electricity - For those who use over 200 KW/h a month it is now at 0.27 cents a KWH, which is DOUBLE or TRIPLE most US markets.
5) Food cost - has gone up due to gas.
6) Violence has not changed, nor for the good nor for the bad.
7) The economy has not had a negative impact on jobs - however they were rare to begin with.
Overall, living in El Salvador is a challenge and it is only for those who really are devoted. I have seen many come and go lately. The heat, the foreign culture, lack of ENGLISH.
I would never discourage anyone from visiting here nor moving here, but one needs to be prepare before making a decision. I encourage you to read my entire blog if you are planning a visit.
:-)
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3 comments:
Another good post Louis! thanks for keeping it real and staying mighty. We want more posts though! get back on it and start posting away! we miss your voice!
Good post! Different from reading El Diario de Hoy! I needed that! Thank you!
Aline Ouellet from Canada
Your blog has helped me and encouraged me. My husband will be deported next week to El Salvador and I am still learing and searching for whats to come.
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