Panama? Why Panama?
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Once this part is complete, I have a strong feeling I will be repeating much of this to apply for a retirement visa! OMG, but who knew the paperwork could be such a drag? I don't find it funny yet, though the repetitive faxing and attempts to email those docs did strike me as ludicrous. And I am reasonably techno-literate! I visited Humongous Bank (Royal Bank of Canada, aka RBC) today to ask for the second reference letter as I was a customer of theirs from 1975 until 2010...was initially told "NO, you don't have an account with us". Trying to keep a straight face, I reiterated my history, and asked for a letter with a simple statement that I was their customer for those years. God bless her, the young thing talking to me (a manager? At her age?) agreed and we spent another 15 minutes talking about my intended destination. At last I left with that so necessary letter in hand! On the home front, our house is being showed, and now we aren't sure we want on offer yet! WAIT! We're not ready...we need an offer on the business first. Oy vey! Getting these things in the right order is a challenge too...and I still haven't retrieved that photo from my cell!!!
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About the Book
Iris and spouse, Chris, along with two delightful cats, were determined to move to Panama once retired. Not an easy task! Their two-year-plus adventure in making an international move proved frustrating at times, but filled with humor and excitement. Starting with a blog, Iris put herself to work documenting the ups and downs of the move and found there was much to learn despite her previously thorough research and decided to convert the blog to a book that would provide sensible alternatives to others who desire to make a similar move. The result is a useful, often entertaining, account of what to do and what not to do! Full of tips and references, this book deserves a place on your shelf if you too yearn for sunnier climes.
About the Author
Iris is an accomplished teacher and speaker and enjoys recounting her particular adventures in a humorous tone. In this book, she uses her unique humor to document the disconcerting process of making an international move where the language and customs are quite different to her own experience.