Why I like it here

In the last post I mentioned that this year marks (already!) the second anniversary of our life in this country so it is time for reflection. In the last post I made some humour at how different life in this corner of the world can be and how it can make you smile at best (when it doesn’t frustrate you…). Now how about the good things?

Here is a little list. I’m sure after this you’ll understand why I like living here.

• The sun shines virtually every day of the year (and I like that very much!!): the alarm goes off, you open your eyes and there is the light to fill you!
• When the clouds come it’s a nice diversion (and I like it much better this way around)
• Wilderness is on your doorstep
• Flamingos come to the mangrove in town in winter and you can watch them while sitting at a café
• We can go dolphin, whale and turtle watching
• We can go diving any time of the year
• Every weekend feels like a mini holiday
• People are relaxed; it’s always “ma mushkila” (no problem)... even when there is a problem :D – It’s frustrating at times but it’s a much healthier way to live! (unless you have a real problem; then you’d better leave I guess)
• You can go for sun downers at the Crowne Plaza a stroll on the beach at sunset to unwind after a working day
• You don’t need to “book” your friends months in advance
• Life is simple and simple things bring happiness
• You can find the most amazing spot in the middle of nowhere, pitch your tent and it is safe
• The news are either good or no news but whenever you feel like taking the red pill the internet is there to fill you in (about the rest of the world)
• A lazy weekend means a bubbly brunch with friends at a 5-star establishment and crash on the beach
• Coming back from holidays is not depressing any more: you just have to pretend you are working wait for the weekend to resume the holiday life
• We can afford to own a boat
• Filling our 4x4 costs near to nothing
• You get to see and understand what 4x4s are actually made for and how powerful they are
• The maid cleans all the mess after the parties and she’s always a call away when you need her on an “emergency” (hail to the maid)
• You can throw a catered party with waiters, tables and all the rest (they also come to collect the washing up) and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg
• The washing dries outside in 20-30 minutes: in theory you could wash something to wear it an hour later.
• When we want some diversion or a shopping spree Vegas of the Middle East is only 4 hours’ drive away ;-)
• We live in a big villa that doesn’t cost us a penny
• Bills are a thing of the past
• Taxes? Uh?

We have lots of things to laugh our heads off about with our friends….

I like it very much.