Hi from a dunno where ex-pat!

Member since 16 November 2010

Dino & GaryNew member17 November 2010 20:48:58

I say I don't know where, because I was born in Canada, raised in England, went back to Canada, then moved to Spain, where I lived for 12 years and have just this August arrived on Belizian soil, having never even heard of the place 6 months ago, but wastold about it by a friend.
Anyway, I moved here with my companion, a Green-winged Macaw called Dino. I've been living in Corozal Town since I got here but in January I'm going to move to the Stann Creek area for 3 months to check it out, having driven down the Hummingbird highway last week and fell in love with what I saw. I'm hoping by the middle of next year I'll have decided where I want to live and will get that little dream Mennonite house
In the mean time, I'd like to get to know ex-pats living in the Stann Creek or Toledo areas, for when I come down there. See you soon! Gary

Wealthships Serial expat

Member since 30 October 2010

WealthshipsSerial expat17 November 2010 22:19:44

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Welcome to Belize, Gary!聽 I live on the island of Ambergris Caye in the town of San Pedro.聽 Hope you find the right spot to settle!!

Sharon

Yud ViP

Member since 08 November 2010

YudViP18 November 2010 08:09:52

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Welcome to 禁漫天堂 Dino & Gary

You can also try the Belize Expat Network page to make friends and networking.

I wish you all the best, and hope you will make lot contacts via this site.

Yud:)

Dino & Gary New member

Member since 16 November 2010

Dino & GaryNew member18 November 2010 13:23:22

Thanks for the welcome Sharon & Yud. Although I would so much like to settle down right now, I want to make sure I pick what's right for me, and that's away from the touristy spots. Had enough of that in Spain!

belmex Member

Member since 31 October 2010

belmexMember19 November 2010 16:09:34

Welcome as well from your friend's here in Orange Walk!!

calibunny New member

Member since 02 July 2010

calibunnyNew member19 November 2010 16:18:34

Welcome Gary and Dino!聽 Is that Dino's picture?聽 He is a gorgeous bird. 聽 We are planning to settle in San Pedro in the next 2 years.聽 Good luck with your search and networking!聽 There are lots of very friendly and helpful people at this forum, I have learned a lot from them!

Lorinda

daboids Member

Member since 19 November 2010

daboidsMember19 November 2010 17:05:50

i noticed that you have a macaw. did you have any trouble getting the bird into the country? what about leaving the country with the bird? i waqs told that you can't bring them in or leave with them once they are in the country. i have 7 birds, 2 of which are macaws, a protected bird in belize.

Dino & Gary New member

Member since 16 November 2010

Dino & GaryNew member19 November 2010 17:34:24

Hi. Yes, I had a hard time bringing him in, but it can be done, if you have the patience and the funds. In fact, I've written down what it takes: . If you plan on bringing your birds, plan well in avance. I have a friend who is bringing in a Scarlet Macaw with her next week from the States but CITES in the USA took 120 days to process the export permit! In Spain it only took 14 days. Then there's the cost, all the tests, permits etc for all of them, and boy, you had better be determined. There was no way on Earth I was coming without mine, so I persisted until I got through all the red tape. If I can be of any help, I know all the right contacts you'll need here in Belize, which will make life a lot easier than I had it.

Gary

FeeAcer ViP

Member since 06 August 2009

FeeAcerViP20 November 2010 05:05:10

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Hi Gary, welcome to 禁漫天堂,

It might be interesting for future expats that you write an article on the subject in the interactive Guide of expatriate life in Belize under the chapter "Miscellaneous".

This would surely help future expats to Belize

Have a nice day further

Arlette