Island-style Cleaning Crew
Those of us who came to our rock from urban settings tend to be accustomed to living in sheltered environments where critters of all kinds were never to be seen inside a house, and preferably not outside either. In this way, moving to an island can require quite a bit...
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Island Days That Make You Miss Snow
When we first announced to our family and friends that we were moving to the Dominican Republic, everyone was so envious of us leaving snow behind. No more shoveling snow! You can give those snow shovels away! Give all your coats to goodwill! No more winter boots and...
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(Not Quite) Ready to Rock Living on a Rock
Prior to our move to an island, I spent hours reading posts here on Women Who Live on Rocks. I would regale my husband with stories from the strong and entertaining women who’d seemingly mastered island living. I was determined to learn from their lessons and tackle...
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Jumping Through Those Island Hoops
In relocating to an island from the US, there are so many new things to wrap your head around. Practically everything is different - none more so than driving. On my island, you do not pump your own gas - ever - and driving here can be likened to suicide. You just...
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How to Make Friends & Build Your Island Social Circle
Choosing to spend your retirement in someplace other than where you had been living for most of your working life is a huge step with many joys and some challenges. For me, the choice to live on my particular rock was an easy one, as I knew the island and had lived...
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Turning Island Bush Into An Island Garden That Feeds Us
Except for 4 years in a small town in England, I’ve spent all my life in cities of varying sizes, in several different countries. Only 2 of the homes I’ve lived in had gardens and in neither had I attempted more than some experimental flower and vegetable plantings....
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