Update! Relocating Family to Argentina... EDIT... SPAIN

[Bluumoon]

Our good friends spent the summer in Argentina. Couple things I found interesting. Nearly no hard currency was utilized/available, even for cab rides or small items bank trasfers (or some kind of digital currency) was utilized, to the point they had to call an Argentinian friend in the US to pay for a cab when leaving the country. Inflation was a major issue for locals, our Argentinian friend who hosted works out of country to own property and support his mother in country.

You had to show IDs to buy grocerys. The idea of this makes me very uncomfortable.... I could deal with it as a visitor, terrifying to think that could be a thing here...

Got pulled over on the way to the airport for no reason and had an "interesting" interaction with local authorities, no bribes or anything, but very invasive. Purportedly child trafficking is a big issue there and the authorities were making sure all everything was above board with all the kids in the car.

LOTS of MEAT. Our friend struggled with it, wouldn't both me in the least.

Our friends are very well traveled (have lived in Europe/Africa/Scandanavia/Afghanistan/Asia) and said they would go back and spend time, but some of the Gov/Social/currency issues are pretty sketchy.

 

[RufusB.Marion]

My boss is down there all the time for a side hustle watch business he is building. Speaks super highly of the people, place, and food. Jealous of the opportunity, hope you take it!

 

[JBahr]

Again, THANKS for all the replies! I knew I would get at least "food for thought" from this and it did not disappoint. Lots of further research to do, lots of logistics still to work out if we decide to do it.

Certainly interested in the homeschool conversation and people's opinions/experiences. No need to argue though. We are looking for educators that want to travel with us right now. Had one who was interested but backed out because of their parents health. But the idea is that we build a curriculum using one of the many resources out there now and the kids would be taught 3-5 hours a day 4 days a week, with some built in care when my wife or I are not able to be present.

I love the American Mountain West and told my wife I will not permanently leave. 80% of my immediate family is now in Colorado and I want my kids to spend significant time here. We will be back, even if is not Denver. Hoping the finances work as planned and we can liquidate some/sell Denver house and relocate to something more remote. Part of my goal is to get my wife out of the big city mentality, and she might not realize that Patagonia will accomplish that.

I'll update this thread when we get further along. And yes, if I end up in an outfit with ties to the outdoors I will let y'all know.

 

[Coveyleader]

If you play your cards right, you can head down to Denver and practice your language skills before you leave! Get your ear tuned in. Good luck, bring plenty of Dollars down there, you can double or triple it!

https://bluedollar.net/

 

[Mojave]

Part of my goal is to get my wife out of the big city mentality, and she might not realize that Patagonia will accomplish that.

dude, this!

I took my wife to Rovaneimi, Finland. She is a San Diego girl and we spent a week in a cabin in June of this year with the kids. Tried to catch fish, caught a couple and did some tourist stuff. A week in a cabin, went from I don't think I will like that to be being booked again for next year.

Straightened my kids out too. No computers, phone, TV, video games not tech for a week. Was wonderful.

 

[JBahr]

Well after some significant research and talking with multiple relocation companies we were unable to identify a location that met our needs in the Patagonia region. Prices are skyrocketing for housing, Tourism is peaking due to regime changes, building and city expansions are not even spun up yet so there is little relief in sight. We pivoted... SPAIN...

Still Spanish speaking, simliar opportunities for myself, better education options for children, more developed and easier to navigate, more housing options and far more affordable. Wife "It's so cheap you could fly home to hunt, you could go to Africa annualy, you could do both!" I LOVE MY WIFE! We booked a trip in October to investigate further but are already gathering visa documents, it's happening.

Looking for for the same information: Hunitng experiences, fly fishing experiences, vacation spots you would live, good experiences, bad experiences....

 

[el_jefe_pescado]

I know nothing about Spain except that the Pyrenees seems to hold some serious trout…


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[jtg88]

Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart, but if done correctly, is every bit as effective as traditional school. My brother and I were both homeschooled by a mother that had a teaching degree in Biology and Math. As a result, we had more free time as kids to hunt, fish, build forts, and just be a kid than our peers that sat at a desk for 8.5 hours a day. Both of us did fine in college. We both possess doctoral degrees, and I have approximately 40 people that report to me as a department head at my current job. I think our early school years fulfilled their primary purpose in preparing us for the real world.

Homeschooling is what you make it. Many people pull their kids out of public school and don't put in the time or effort needed for success when they start home study. These are the types that give homeschoolers a bad name and appear subpar when entering college or the workforce. However, if done correctly, it is very, very effective.

 

[bridgerbenson]

I was stationed in Moron, Spain.
Close to Seville.
Very nice country and people. Would definitely go back. We rented a car and it was a fairly short commute to beaches(Portugal) skiing in Grenada, etc.


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