About Harrydog

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Cote d'Ivoire

Citizen Of:

Australia

Dual Citizen Of:

Netherlands

Some Forum Posts:

Netherlands: Courses/classes in Rotterdam:

Hi, just arrived in Rotterdam and would love to do some courses/classes in something in a classroom situation. Does anyone know of this sort of thing done in English here in Rotterdam???? I don't speak Dutch, next course to learn but would love to do some other courses but need the English language - any ideas????

Global Expat Forum: Expats in Rotterdam:

Hi, just moved to Rotterdam and wondered if there are any groups of expats who get together chat in English, make some friends etc. We are from Australia, don't speak Dutch and would love to meet some others to share some experiences. Anyone out there????

Ivory Coast: New in Abidjan:

Hi Janewong33, I am also new to Abidjan and do not speak French. I am from Australia and don't know anyone accept Tamara who will also probably answer your message. She is lovely and knows so much about Abidjan. I think she is still away but I would love to catch up with you as I am on my own during the day too. My husband is working here. I am living in Cocody, are you in 2 plateau for 4 Plateau???

Global Expat Forum: Moving to Rotterdam:

Hi, I am from Australia but carry a Dutch passport. Sadly, having lived in Australia most of my life I dont speak Dutch. My husband and I are moving to Rotterdam January 2010 and i so want to work, even volunteer work. My background is in transport and sales which I think will be impossible not speaking Dutch. Does anyone have any idea where I should start looking??? My husband will be working abroad a lot of the time so making friends, meeting people is also a must. Anyone out there????

Global Expat Forum: Moving to Rotterdam:

Hi, I am from Australia but carry a Dutch passport. Sadly, having lived in Australia most of my life I dont speak Dutch. My husband and I are moving to Rotterdam January 2010 and i so want to work, even volunteer work. My background is in transport and sales which I think will be impossible not speaking Dutch. Does anyone have any idea where I should start looking??? My husband will be working abroad a lot of the time so making friends, meeting people is also a must. Anyone out there????

Ivory Coast: Gyms in Ivory Coast:

Hello there, sorry for the delay in responding to your emails but I am back in Australia at present and not spending quite as much time on the computer. I did start going to Calao and as Tamara mentioned, it is a place where you sort of go to be seen if you know what I mean. Mind, I go to work out and sweat in my old t-shirt and sweat pants - no make-up on this puppy!!! The machines are great, facilities are good, just a long way unless you live in the area. The other gym I found is in Cocody area. It is next to the Hotel Ivoir. They have really good equipment too and aerobics and are about the same price. The only difference is it isn't set out quite as good. Definitely not a place to go to be seen, people are just there working out which is good. Personally I like the set out at Calao and I just do my thing there. It's actually quite fun watching some of the women in their expensive matching gear with full faces on make-up trying to impress........There is also a place called the Athletic club. They have a pool, tennis and a large area where they do pilates, yoga, aerobics, judo, etc etc but I dont think they have machines. I will be back in Abidjan in November. Hope to catch up with you at a gym soon ......take care

Ivory Coast: Good place to hang out & meet other expats?:

hi Hilde, i too have just arrived in Abidjan and am looking to meet some English speaking people and join some clubs. I have found a good gym, a tennis club and have found the group called the Hash House Harriers.......they are fun. I would love to meet you and maybe we can find what else is out there.....please keep in touch

Ivory Coast: Just arrived in Abidjan:

Hi, I have just arrived in Abidjan as my husband is working here. I am from Australia and do not speak French. I am feeling a little house bound as I don't know anyone here, where to go or how safe it is to get there? Would love to catch up, have a chat and find out what is here and where to start - Anyone out there????

Netherlands: Feeling Isolated? Join the Expat Peer Support Group:

Hi, do you know any similar groups that take place in Rotterdam. We are from Australia and have just moved here and would love to meet some other expats here. Any ideas????

Ivory Coast: Adjusting to Expat Life in Ivory Coast:

Hi, the culture shock was more with the frustration of having no one to tell you what you needed to know. I had lived in Ghana before so it wasn't too bad from that point but with not speaking the language and having no one to ask if it was safe to walk on the streets during the day? How do the local people feel toward foreign women being out and about? Where do you shop? Are there markets for fresh fruit and vegetable? Where is a doctor for emergencies? Can I catch a cab, how does that work, do they have metres? These things were such a frustration that I became housebound and that is not good!!! Having another friendly face speaking your language to point you in the right direction would make the transition so much more easy without the fear and frustration.

Date Joined:

7/3/2009

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