No matter how well a person feels they are prepared for making a major change in lifestyle, they aren't nearly as ready as they think. I guess that's why the vast majority of all Americans who try to change their life, by living in a foreign country, fail. It's the difference between visiting and enjoying something, and becoming totally immersed in it.

But there's one thing that is common amongst all of those who succeed and fail. They all say, "I won't have any problem. I'm looking forward to it, and am prepared."

That old adage; "The grass is greener on the other side of the fence," obviously applies.

Then there was Irma Bombeck, who said, "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." At times she was more on the money than anyone would imagine.

But like another old adage says; "We live and learn."

Wolf