Larry Schlesser
@larrysroatan
American expat in Honduras
Forum posts
14
Contacts
2
About me
American
Lives in French Harbor
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 25 May 2013
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Your experience of culture shock in Honduras by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Honduras. What ...
This could get lengthy but I will keep it as short as I can. I have been here for 15 years and few people talk about culture shock. Living in the Bay Islands, where mainly English is spoken, it can really catch you off guard if you are not aware ... Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
So I understand you correctly. You would not live in the country of the United States because there is the highest rate of murders in the world per capita on the south side of Chicago? Is that correct? Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I believe that this country is not any different than any other country. I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago and would not venture there now, then it was great. There are areas and neighborhoods that it probably would not be wise to ... Read More
Considering moving to Honduras by RN READY FOR A NEW LIFE
I know many people have posted about moving to Honduras but I am seriously considering moving. My husband is from Honduras. His Father is sick and he needs to go home and take care of his family. I do not want to be separated from him, but don't ...
There are some very good attorneys in Teguc. One I have found to be very good is Jorge LaFosse Jorge LaFosse <jorge> He can answer your questions, lives in Teguc. He does both real estate and can advise on the processes for your daughter. ... Read More
Considering moving to Honduras by RN READY FOR A NEW LIFE
I know many people have posted about moving to Honduras but I am seriously considering moving. My husband is from Honduras. His Father is sick and he needs to go home and take care of his family. I do not want to be separated from him, but don't ...
The Banks in Honduras do not have Escrow accounts. At times the attorney you have hired to close the purchase may do it for you, (do not use the Seller's attorney for this nor a developers) especially on the mainland. On Roatan or Utila the ... Read More
retiring by braydenmim
Hi well it's getting closer to our dream retirement in Roatan, but I've been reading blogs on here were people are talking about other places in Honduras is Roatan not recommened for retirement we have visited there on vacations several times and ...
Hello Hardystreet; Roatan versus the mainland is like Montreal vs. Ontario, especially when it comes to cultures. Virtually everything is different. I have people that say they should not be in country because of the 'crime'. I then ask if they ... Read More
Considering moving to Honduras by RN READY FOR A NEW LIFE
I know many people have posted about moving to Honduras but I am seriously considering moving. My husband is from Honduras. His Father is sick and he needs to go home and take care of his family. I do not want to be separated from him, but don't ...
Maria; There is no such thing in this country as an 'escrow' account. If you go to a bank here and ask them about it they probably will not know what you are referring to. Because of the ZOLITUR laws in the Bay Islands established a few years back ... Read More
retiring by braydenmim
Hi well it's getting closer to our dream retirement in Roatan, but I've been reading blogs on here were people are talking about other places in Honduras is Roatan not recommened for retirement we have visited there on vacations several times and ...
Hi Kathy; We are here on the island 13.5 years and I can suggest a few places for your Roatan focus. Yahoo provides what are called 'groups' that you can join. If you go to Yahoo, click on 'Groups' and then do a search on Roatan you will come up ... Read More
past Roatan expats looking to return by aecrealdoc
It's twenty some years since we lived on Roatan and we know it's changed a lot, but after a recent visit, the island once again called out to us. Some of you might remember us, Joe & Nancy. We were at Fantasy Island and The Yacht Club, rented ...
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retiring by braydenmim
Hi well it's getting closer to our dream retirement in Roatan, but I've been reading blogs on here were people are talking about other places in Honduras is Roatan not recommened for retirement we have visited there on vacations several times and ...
I have been on Roatan for 14 years full time. There really are advantages and disadvantages to both the islands and the mainland living. Cost of living is really what you make it. If you wish to buy Helman's Mayo or Cap'n Crunch these type items ... Read More
Predominate language used in Roatan is English or Spanish? by murvisland
I would like to know if the predominate language used in Roatan is English or Spanish. I would like to live somewhere that the main language is Spanish. Thanks
Roatan is predominantly English speaking. Native islanders that are in their 50's and 60's mostly do not speak Spanish, though those in their 30' & 40's are bilingual. Hondura as a country is now in the process of introducing English in schools ... Read More