Re: Potential ExPat Landscape Architect seeking counsel
[Re: LandArch95]
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07/24/16 06:36 PM
07/24/16 06:36 PM
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Diane,
Thank you for your honest commentary. I greatly appreciate it. Do you live full time in Belize? If so, are you a native Belizian or did you find yourself there by some other path?
As far as my work, I can perform it from anywhere. I live near New Orleans but perform services for individuals and companies all over the states and beyond. A decent Internet connection is very helpful but not terribly necessary to me.
As far as lifestyle. I live pretty simply. I have lived in many places and traveled to more. I keep things simple; a small home, an office, a garden, a grill, cold beer and my wife by my side is all I want or need.
Would it make any difference if I spoke my native language American English as well as Spanish and some Italian, German and French?
I have not visited Belize though I am friends with many who have. I do plan on making a trip soon. Please let me know your suggestions as to places to visit and experience.
Thanks,
eric
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Re: Potential ExPat Landscape Architect seeking counsel
[Re: LandArch95]
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07/25/16 06:02 AM
07/25/16 06:02 AM
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Posts: 2,000 SW, MA / SW, FL
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Eric, Diane is right on. In addition you need local knowledge on what works and what doesn't. Plants that do well on the Island; the problems (bugs & disease) of growing them; the government rules for handling chemicals; and the conditions.
For instance I had a very good person working for us who was quite educated in this field and she told me how much water was required to keep our landscaping looking good. She gave it to me in inches of water for a certain time. Well I did the math and that amount of water was just absurd and wasn't going to happen through the dry (tourist) season and still meet our other needs. We had a meeting and I explained it all. We worked out something that could be handled but only barely at certain times.
There was a nearby Island that was a golf course. I think it was the only one in Belize. Anyway it only lasted a few years and in talking to people one of the problems was getting enough of water to keep the golf course green.
You need to come down here for a while and get a feel for what would be involved and if you could make it work. In my humble opinion you have a tough row to hoe. (pun intended) Beside that, how do you even know if you would like living here full time without a lengthy visit?
Jim Formerly from somewhere on a beach in Belize
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