Next steps

So, now we have our first choice, we've been learning more about the country and stating to plan our first visit there to begin identifying possible locations and opportunities. It has been an interseting way to proceed with our big dream. Most people who set these kinds of projects up tend to do so after they have visited a place and for some reason, feel attached to it. We wanted to try and be more objective about it - especially as we have visited many different countries, and seen many kinds of organizations in action - including the pitfalls and problems. So our approach was more to determine not only where, but how - the feasibility, the safety, the immigration and red tape aspects..... and now we get to have a little fun.
So, while we are off to Florida to have some R and R with mum and dad, we are starting to look at when we will go to the Dominican Republic - this year definitely, and hopefully soon. Our first visit will be just a short trip to look at the possibilities on the ground level, and to figure out our next steps. We have also been developing a business plan, and want to have that really polished before we go.
So that's where we're at .... and now off to Florida and Mickey and marathons ... and a trip to Hudson to see where Andy used to live...

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"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination" (Oscar Wilde)