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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:39

Hi there, congrats on the new job. We got rid of too much stuff before we came here, lots of kitchen things I wish we still had. I'd bring it all, if you can. Regarding electronics, if you have things that have a transformer already on the cord (usually a black boxy thing) it's easy to get adapters here for the physical plug. Like the cord for my camera charger has a box on it, says something about both voltages on it. We moved from the Northeast. I really miss having more shopping options, in terms of price. Would kill for a Target or Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. Specifically in the kitchen, if there are certain, less run-of-the-mill spices you like, bring them. Am thinking especially Mexican ones, and you can't get real vanilla extract here. (But it's easy to make). Same with some medicines, we stocked up on Emergen-C and some things for our little girl. I think things here are more expensive, so we still shop massively when we go home. I also find things here simply inconvenient, easier to order and pay for Aramex to ship here. We kept some clothing for cooler and wet weather as we like to go to Europe. There are lots of choices for furniture over here, and prices run the gamut. I think it depends on how much time you have to hunt. And one weird word of warning, waiting for deliveries here s u c k s. Really, they may make you batty. Good luck, hope this helps!

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