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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by MJFrost, May 5, 2015.

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  1. MJFrost

    MJFrost DI Junior Member

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    Hey all - I'm moving to Dumaguete in Sept. Happy to be here.

    MJ
     
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    [​IMG] Trawl around a while and get the feel of things. Hope to see you at some stage when you have settled in

    Post away and tell us a little about yourself.:thumbsup: We are a friendly bunch and here to help where we can:wink:

    JP:bag: :whistling:
     
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    Thanks for the welcome. I always figured I'd wind up living in S. America, but after a dozen trips, I'm fed up with the violence. Visited the Phils 4 times and like it. Selling the house, and hitting the road in Sept.

    MJ
     
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    Are you thinking of Settling here in Dumaguete or will this be a stop over to think your future?

    JP :bag: :wideyed:
     
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    I plan to rent, probably in Valencia, for 6 months. I'm single and will use Duma as my base for more exploring. After the first half year, who knows? :-)

    MJ
     
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    MJ, you may know this; Cotabato is on the high risk areas for foreigners. Terrorism and kidnapping are a real threat in that whole area.
     
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    Thanks for the warning, I do know about Cotabato. One day not long ago my girlfriend chatted to me that she was frightened. I asked her why and she said gunfire all around the village - how nice.

    I'll be looking for a rental in Valencia. Recommendations?

    Thanks - MJ
     
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    Do you have a price range in mind?
     
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    I've only stayed in hotels, but priced Apts in Baloy Beach. $300 / gets a nice, secure place with normal amenities (ac, hot water, kitchen). I'm looking for first base and can poke around after I have a place to sleep.

    Thanks - MJ
     
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    I'm not sure of any hotels in Valencia. Maybe there is a B&B. My landlord has some newly built apartments in Valencia near the town proper that might be open in September. The price would be around $300 for short term leases if I remember correctly.

    Are you moving here from Barrio Barretto?

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