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No problems after 15 years with them

Wanted to bump this up and hear if anyone had any good recommendations or how they found a nanny.

Any idea why train mitre is blowing its horn repeatedly at night the last few nights? I’m by olivos and it woke us up every 30 minutes several times last night and it’s started again tonight. Last night it laid in the horn like a car was blocking the crossing but several different times

Just rec'd the note that Skype will be shut down soon and need an alternate Ideal Port my skype US number to new service Able to call 1-800 numbers in US Receive text msg from US including bank and login authentication Anyone in the same boat or have good advice? @Ceviche says Magic Jack -...

Wow, interesting story

Julia When I first arrived here, I expected quick responses to online forms or emails, similar to that in the US. Found out you have to physically go to places and stand in line and often protest until done listen to get things done. Frustrating but it’s the best way to ensure it’s getting...

I don’t believe AMEX uses MEP. A few weeks back I couldn’t get burquebus to accept my US visa so I tried US Amex. Went thru but the rate was like 930, the official rate. Not great and won’t do that again.

Used US vida card Rate was 1,350 which is about the MEP

Any more recent experiences booking on Aerolineas with a US credit card? Earlier posts mention they somehow charge you in USD at the official rate, note the MEP rate. Is this still the case?

Getting the USD into the country adds a bit to the cost, maybe lots to the stress

Years ago when I first arrived, was trying to park in Las Carnitas (anyone rem The Office restaurant?) And a trapito told me to give him the keys, he'd move the car if there was a problem...

That made me laugh, thanks

Great info, thanks And you can drive without cedula verde?

How long did the process take for those who purchased from a dealer, From deposit to driving away? Has anyone purchased from an individual and have experience with la transferencia? How long did that take from start to finish? Trying to weigh the option of doing it myself or hiring a gestor...

Most battery powered appliances accept 110-220v, check small print on the power brick or device. I have used various laptops plugged in directly to the wall with only a plug adaptor for years. Laptops last the typical 4 to 5 years before they need to be replaced.