Our expatriate journey begins... Photo 3

Our expatriate journey begins...

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June 22nd 2009
On June 13, 2009, our youngest son (AKA "Thing Two") graduated from high school. My husband and I launched an "eeeevil plan" to spend a few years living and teaching abroad once Thing Two graduated from high school. After 23 years (the age of "Thing One") of being responsible parents, homeowners, etc., we decided that we were entitled to be selfish and do what we wanted to do, when we wanted to do ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more