calvin james womble
@james calvin
American expat in Brazil
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18
Contacts
16
About me
American
Lives in Morro de Sao Paulo
Speaks english, spanish, portuguese (brasilian)
Registration: 20 January 2012
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How to check my Permanent Visa Status online!i
I received my Permanent Visa in 2009. Have a V number but no expiration date. Do not have my card because I applied and received it in Fortaleza and my card was never sent to Caçoeira where I was living. I have lived in several different ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Brazil? How do you go about meeting people ...
Easy to find love at the moment! If one can accept that cultural proclivity, Brasil is great for passion, fun, adventure, friendly and beautiful women. I would say the women are more liberated sexually and do not play games with men when it comes ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Tudo bem amiga, I retired to Brasil in 2006, lived there continuously until 2013 and returned from Brasil in September 2017. I have lived in several States. Bahia is the best. More beautiful from a nature and people perspective although like most ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Brazil. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
WhatsApp, Facetime, GoogleChat, Skype, and my private banking account apps, translation English, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Spanish. Read More
Please pray for James Woodward's son-1 year anniversary by Macae
On Friday, the 7th of April, I went to the the cemetery in Macae to say some prayers for my very good friend James Woodward. I also said some prayers for his son, who he loved only as a father could love a son. I took a picture of James box. I ...
To be remembered in the hearts of others is immortality! Read More
Housing in Marrakech by mejs22
Hi all, I'll be interning at an organization in Marrakech, Morocco from Mid-May to the beginning of August and will need an apartment for the summer. Does anyone know of any cheap apts available or how to find them? The cheaper the better! One that ...
Hi Kathleen, Thanks for your speedy reply. Please send a couple of photos, the address and the cost for the month. I will arrive in Paris on the 10th of October and fly down to Marrakech. Best, Calvin I am a disciplined, quiet, non-smoker, ... Read More
Housing in Marrakech by mejs22
Hi all, I'll be interning at an organization in Marrakech, Morocco from Mid-May to the beginning of August and will need an apartment for the summer. Does anyone know of any cheap apts available or how to find them? The cheaper the better! One that ...
Will be in Marrakech on 10 October and interested in renting small room for 1 month if available. Thanks... Best regards, Calvin Womble Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Moving to Marrakech on 10 October 2017, seeking contacts, rental and friends. From San Francisco California currently living in Brasil. Seeking honorable contacts and relationships. Best regards, Calvin Womble Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Have lived between Brasil and California since 2006. Never had a problem using ATM machines unless the system was down. Last week went to Bradesco and my cards were not accepted. When I opted to use the 24 hours machines, which charge a R$24,00 ... Read More
Is there a legal way to homeschool in Brazil? by alud
Hi, We are looking at a probable move to Brazil in about a year. We are a homeschooling family from the US. I understand that homeschooling is illegal in Brazil, but I'm trying to find out if there might be legal ways to homeschool, such as using ...
Hello I'm and American from San Francisco California living between Brasil (Bahia) and California since 2006. Have permanent residence in Brasil but would like to live in either Ecuador or possibly Colombia. If so inclined tell me how Ecuador ... Read More
We'll miss you James by Julien
Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...
Thank you James. Your kindness, consideration and willingness to advise and help us...Íæż½ã½ãs...is a silent and lasting monument. Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Íæż½ã½ã members in real life? Organizing an Íæż½ã½ã meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Íæż½ã½ã meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Ok...I'm just returning from the U.S. to Brasil (Joao Pessoa)...happy to communicate with you. Calvin Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Íæż½ã½ã members in real life? Organizing an Íæż½ã½ã meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Íæż½ã½ã meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Thanks for looking out for me James and removing my numbers. I went to the Brasilian Consulate here in San Francisco, showed my letter with my registration numbers and I was told that the letter since it has my numbers is valid to re-enter Brasil ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Íæż½ã½ã members in real life? Organizing an Íæż½ã½ã meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Íæż½ã½ã meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Hello James, thanks for your expeditious followup. The following is text from my letter date and stamped on 12 de Julho 2013 by the Federal Police in Salvador, "....Certifico ....que o estrangeiro ***.....nacional do pais ESTADOS UNIDOS DA ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Íæż½ã½ã members in real life? Organizing an Íæż½ã½ã meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Íæż½ã½ã meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Thanks James, we previously discussed my ''permanent resident'' status. I am returning to Brasil in April. Have tried to talk with the Brasilian Consulate here in San Francisco and they are not helpful in the least, they told me I ... Read More