Category: Expat Life
It must be true, a doctor said it
I went to see the doctor in Tarapoto about a blocked ear and ended up hearing all about how owls are attracted to pregnant women.
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15 Years in Tarapoto
I’ve been living in Tarapoto, Peru for 15 years now. And after a long, long break I’m posting once again at Tarapoto Life.
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Random People Who Ring My Doorbell in Tarapoto, Peru
So it’s time to rank the most annoying random people who ring my doorbell in Tarapoto, Peru, ranging from Mormons to people who think I fix fridges.
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How to Cut Your Lawn With a Machete
Howdy folks! Today we’re going to learn how to cut your lawn with a machete! Step 1: Pay...
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Tarapoto Is Tomorrowland: Discuss
“Tomorrowland” — scrawled on one of those concrete seating areas near the top of the steps...
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Spanish Sundays at Doña Zully
On the first Sunday of June, I was invited to attend the first “Spanish Sunday” at Doña Zully, a...
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Expat Nights at the Huascar Bar
Update July 2015: due to the fact that most nights are now expat nights at Huascar Bar,...
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Renting Rooms, Apartments and Houses in Tarapoto
Of all the Tarapoto-related emails I receive, the number one question is about long term...
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Does Anyone Want a Puppy?
A couple of weeks ago, a guy came to our bar offering to sell my wife a puppy. She declined his...
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Helping the Abandoned Dogs of Tarapoto
During one of my recent dog walking sessions, I came across a lady by the name of Sra. Gladys...
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Tarapoto Calling
This little blog has been sadly static since December 2012 due to various character flaws such as...
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A Quick Note About the End of the World
According to a slightly stupid interpretation of the Mayan calendar, tomorrow is the end of the...
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