No, we have plenty of brush fires but they are usually put out without too much damage to people or housing. The problem is that we have large swaths of dry, invasive grass (it grew in after the sugar cane plantations were closed down) lack of planning, to few people and resources, politics and in this particular situation the dry grass combined with high winds (they could not get the helicopters and planes in the air to dowse the fires with water) and the proximity to town (roads were clogged by people trying to evacuate). Hawaii has plenty of problems but we still love it here.

We live on O'ahu. Another way to donate for those of you who are animal friends is the Amazon wishlist of the Maui Humane Society. They are absolutely inundated with pets, many of them injured.

Dentist- anywhere from tomorrow to three weeks Mammogram - can go to an imaging center (don't need to but could) Vaccinations - walk-in Anything children - same or next day (doesn't apply anymore) Anything pressing - same day or tomorrow Anything routine or can wait a bit -anywhere from same week to a month

Oahu Island, Hawaii: Costco Kapolei, Sam's Club: $4.79 Costco Downtown Honolulu:$4.93 Hele Gas Stations:$4.83-$5.03 AAFES (military): $5.00 Safeway:$4.81

You are actually pretty well set up. I do not know anything about the visa regulations for eldest son but there should be a way. "My Merry Messy Life" is the youtube channel I was thinking of but there are many more. Children in Germany are expected to be more independent than in the US so that may influence parenting.

A company move changes some things as your employer will probably help you get settled, help with taxes and facilitate school attendance. As far as I know, there are only international schools in Munich but not a specifically American one. More often than not companies also help with housing. You may not live in the city center but somewhere on the outskirts where it is greener and more "suburbish". Most people speak English but German nonetheless is helpful but if you children attend an international school, English will probably remain their primary language. Traveling is easy to do. I think most Covid measures have just been rescinded.

As an expat, you must still file a US tax return. Health insurance is not free, your employer pays half of the premium, you pay the other (it is taken directly out of your pay check). Housing is currently a bear, hard to find and expensive. Schools depend, homeschooling is illegal. Southerners in general are more extroverted but true friendships still take quite a while to form. Public transportation while not what it used to be in the past still exceeds anything in the US. Government offices are not fun to deal with and digital/internet leaves a bit to be desired. There are a couple of youtubers who moved to Bavaria, they may have some helpful tips.

Munich itself is very expensive, but most people I know like living there. Do you have any particular questions? I am originally from Germany; my family lives in the northern part though.

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We have always use USPS.

Aspasia, We have lived in both Massachusetts (just outside Boston) and New Hampshire (Dover/Portsmouth area) and never had any issues (other than a grumpy old lady as a neighbor). The more remote mountain areas might be different but my BIL and SIL lived in a tiny town in the White Mountains and people there were very nice too. To me NH is more pragmatic and direct rather than conservative in a more political sense, if you ask someone's opinion, you will get it. The Portsmouth area is quite liberal and artsy but it is definitely small town feeling. Boston was diverse but then, it is also a much bigger city and the area around it reflects that. Educational opportunities are far greater in the Boston but the more rural aspect has its own charms, depends on what you like. Medical is okay for the normal things, for special care we went to Boston (autism related). NH has no income or sales tax but real estate taxes are quite high. My husband used to take the train down to NYC and DC, was faster and easier than flying or driving (especially in the winter) so there was that. We liked living in both places though we are kicking around the idea of staying where we currently live. Apart from the costs, Hawaii is a good place for older people. If you have any specific questions, feel free to pm me.

Massachusetts or New Hampshire

No, nor do I know anyone personally who had Covid.

These are all Korean: Mr. Sunshine, Memories of the Alhambra, Korean Odyssey, Abyss, Live Up to Your Name, Hello Me, Signal, Tunnel, Itaewon Class, Misaeng, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Rookie Historian, Stranger, Oh My Ghost, My Country:The New Age, 100 Days My Prince, The Crowned Clown, The Eternal Monarch, Designated Survivor:60 Days, Black, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, Gap Dong, God's Quiz, Hotel Del Luna, Inspector Koo, Racket Boys, Strongest Delivery Man, Chicago Typewriter, The K2, My Holo Love, Live, Lawless Lawyer, Lawschool, The Bride of Habaek, The Uncanny Encounter, Voice Some of them are pretty dark so you may want to take a peek before you actually watch them. My personal favorite is Mr. Sunshine.

My son's took 2 weeks (applied in late October, had it first week of November). I think it depends on where the application is submitted and/or to which center it goes.