We decided to leave the rat race behind in the UK and move to the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. We are living in the Cruces area of Rincón, in the north-west corner of the island.
This blog is intended for family and friends to keep in touch and track our progress as we renovate our house to include a pottery studio and adjust to the (hopefully) very different lifestyle.
Enjoy reading!
Nick & Miri
Jul 5, 2007 at 1:55 am
hi,
welcome to rincon. i have an art gallery in the barerro area. stop by for a visit.
i left the state side rat race years ago. we opened the secret garden art gallery some time ago. we’re renovating part of it this summer.
luis
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ps
check out my web site
Jul 5, 2007 at 7:47 am
¡Hola Luis y gracias por la nota! We look forward to meeting you in August.
Aug 18, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Hi Miri an Nick,
We are coming to Rincon in Februry 8-18, 2008 with my sister, brother in law and our friend Christie. Eric’s family lives in Bayamon and Mayaguez just south of Rincon. We love Rincon and we hope to visit with you soon.
Aug 18, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Hi Robert, John and Eric:
Miri and Nick
Great to hear from you! We’ll look forward to seeing you in ‘08!
Sep 7, 2007 at 6:59 am
Hi Guys,
Keep blogging away – it’s a much anticipated break in my working day. sounds like you’re having quite the adventure!
I’m moving out of my flat at the end of the month. Staying with Pri and Alex (friends from work) until I find a flatshare. The new grads have started so i’m not a newbie anymore – good and bad!
Love Ruth xx
Dec 23, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Hi all,
Merry Christmas to all. We are coming to PR on Feb. 6-16, 2008. We will be in Rincon and hope to see you during our stay. R, J, and E.
Dec 24, 2008 at 4:49 am
Hi Robert, John and Eric! Merry Christmas to you. Looking forward to seeing you guys in Feb.
Miri & Nick
Aug 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm
HELLO
ENJOY YOUR BLOGS WILL BE IN RINCON IN 6 MONTH REINALDO
Aug 23, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Hi Miri & Nick, We are enjoying your blogs so much. Your lifesytle and the work on your home are very inspiring. Good to see a young couple brave enough escape.
Cindy & John
Aug 23, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Thanks Cindy and John! Its been an amazing two years and its been fun sharing our experiences and “meeting” new folks through our blogging.
I’ll drop you an email regarding my experiences so far with the studio floor.
Oct 26, 2009 at 7:17 am
Hi guys!
I heard about you through expats Jeff and Katrina Kruse and just checked out your blog.. I’m making the move from Australia to your lovely island shortly with my husband and cant wait!
Looking forward to delving further into your blog!
Oct 26, 2009 at 7:39 am
Hi Michelle, welcome to the blog!
We hope your big move goes smoothly.
Nick & Miri
Oct 27, 2009 at 9:03 am
Miri, This is totally off topic but I wondered if you could tell me where I can find ceramic tiles for a countertop. We’ve been to Home Depot and the “fancy” tile place in Aguada. I seem to think there are a few places on Carr 2 near Home Depot but I thought I’d “ask a local” before we went on a hunt. we’re only going to be in town for a few days in November and then come back around
Christmas so we’re looking to have our handyman finish off some tile work before the holidays.
Looking forward to meeting you and buying those mugs and perhaps a bowl I had my eye on
Linda
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:23 am
No problem Linda! There is a place right in town called ‘LosasXMenos’. It is on Calle Los Robles next to the Rincon Tropical restaurant (off of the 115). It is a small place but they are very friendly and might just have what you need. Safe travels and looking forward to meeting you too!
Oct 27, 2009 at 3:24 pm
oh! I know exactly where it is!! thanks so much.
Oct 28, 2009 at 7:53 am
The owner’s name is Masso and his english is pretty good. He has good stuff there, the majority of our tiles are from him. We did find another place much cheaper, on our way to Homedepot for our roof tiles. It is difficult when you are only around for a few days at a time or a week at a time, I know, that is the same story with us. But we have been blessed with good people that worked on the house and they let us know where to shop around.