MY SECOND MONTH SOLO IN MY DREAM HOUSE IN BARBADOS | MOVING ABROAD ALONE IN MY LATE 50'S|

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi fam, 💖let me know if you can relate to my frustrations. If you have advice please share for myself and our growing EB community ❤

[@rosahacketts1668]

Lived there for 10 months - my parents island. It is very fustrating when sorting out many things there. But it is my ancestral home and hence it pulls my heart-strings every time I return to the island.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

@@rosahacketts1668 yes I hear you Rosa. 💕Inspite of my frustrations the positives for me are overwhelming so I am very happy and grateful to be here. 🏝️☀️

[@katrinal2969]

Those frustrations are minor. All will be well. Just be patient.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Katrina, you are right🏝️☀️💕

[@EJUICEUSA]

I hope you are doing okay and made out well after the hurricane. Please let us know. We are thinking of you!! Be blessed!!!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Ejuice, it’s been a difficult week but I was lucky to be off island just 2 days before Beryl struck. It’s not stopped me worrying though and thankfully everyone I know is well. Check out my community post for my last message. Thank you once again for your concern 💕☀️🏝️

[@EJUICEUSA]

@expatbarbados-jaeophelia I'm so glad to learn you are safe and sound! It's always good to have additional places to hedge island life's dips. We've been planning to visit extensively, and of course, have tuned into your journey for tips and suggestions. Although we understand pleasure and entertainment purposes on KZbin and the like, you are a real person, and welfare and safety come first. That said, just know real people are watching too, concerned and care. Your bravery has been awesome that you've shared on this platform with your move from the UK. You will continue to be in our thoughts, and we are hoping the island and you will recover any losses. Do take care and keep us and the community abroad updated. I'm sure if you have sustained any losses, many people would love to help or donate in some form or another. Just ask, and the help will pour in. Remember, your community and onlookers want to see you continue to succeed. Stay blessed!!!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

@@EJUICEUSA Thank you so much Ejuice, I really appreciate it. I feel blessed to have such a supportive and caring community in you. 💕☀️💖

[@fiyofontaine9447]

I totally understand your frustration and can relate and empathise with the challenges that come with moving abroad. After 3 years building our house, myself and my husband relocated from the UK, to my place of birth, Dominica in 2019. It was no mean feat. We had many hurdles to overcome, one being the UK’s exit from the EU (Brexit), as a result, the value of the pound dropped to an all time low, which weakened the Eastern Caribbean dollar which caused a huge hole in our budget. Following on from that, hurricane Maria struck our beautiful island and devastated the infrastructure. This halted the building process as we could not get access to building materials, water and electricity. We had to work with what we had and this was a painful year long slog. Just as we thought things were improving, the Covid pandemic reared its ugly head. In spite of these obstacles we reached the finishing line. We are now enjoying the fruits of our labour and successfully running an Arbnb. Like you I was 56 at the start of the project, however I am a great believer in “nothing happens before its time”. Barbados is beautiful with an excellent nightlife and transport service. I was in Oistins at the start of the year and thoroughly enjoyed my time there and hope to return there again. If you ever visit Dominica, let’s hook up. Your videos are very inspiring, I hope by putting your experiences out there, it will help motivate others who are thinking of moving to greener pastures to do the same. Your house is beautiful in a stunning location. I wish you nothing but the best. Enjoy your journey and your new surroundings. Abundance of blessings to you. ❤

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Fiyo 💕💖for taking the time to share your story which is so inspiring for me and I am sure many people who will read this. I certainly remember the weakening of the Eastern Caribbean dollar as it was one of the reasons why I delayed buying a house. But your experience in the hurricane and covid was definitely a test of your faith and resilience. Respect to and your family for persevering through the many obstacles and now living the life you truly deserve and worked hard for. ☀️🏝️♥️Blessings in abundance to you too, may you continue to enjoy success and happiness💖 I am definitely aiming to return to Dominica so thank you & let’s keep in touch 🙏🏿🐠☀️🏝️

[@phoenixnm1008]

I embraced your resiliency, as I live in SXM and we went through hurricane Irma and a week later indeed Maria. Thank God you stayed safe and rebuild now. Keep Safe as we start another hurricane season.

[@phoenixnm1008]

@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia I just saw your videos, I am enjoying them. We plan to visit Barbados this week. To move from a big country to an island in the Caribbean is a huge change and you have to do a lot of adapting

[@kahluaqueen]

Good for u - fellow Blackpat and I’m loving ur journey. I too am moving hopefully in late August. I had a very tragic setback but. I’m coming back home. I’m afraid of bringing too much stuff lol I’m decluttering as we speak - I want practically nothing 😄 but so happy for you settling in!! Keep enjoying hopefully we will cross paths and have a coffee or tea 😎

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hey Queen, thank you for sharing your story, I am finding the friendships in Blackpats particularly the women’s circle to be very supportive. 💖I can’t wait to meet you when you return. Thank you for your encouragement and perseverance♥️. Keep the faith sis… you will be here soon 🏝️☀️💕

[@kahluaqueen]

@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia 🙌🏾♥️🙏🏾

[@advocacytutor6354]

Congratulations on your move. Barbados obviously suits you, you look amazing. Thanks for all the tips and advice ❤❤

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Advocacy, I really appreciate your support and encouragement 💕🏝️☀️

[@Blissfulspaces]

Congrats on home ownership! Wow, what an inspiring journey! Moving to your dream location and embracing a solo adventure in your late 50s is truly admirable. Your courage and positivity shine through in every moment. I've never been to Barbados, but it's definitely on my list! I'll continue to follow your journey until I get the chance to visit myself. Love the high tea moments and happy birthday wishes to your sister! 🥳🌴☕🏡🌿💚🦋🙏

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement and positivity. It means a lot. 💕I would be happy to welcome you to Barbados when you decide to come. 🏝️☀️Blessings 💖 I will pass on your birthday wishes to my sister too🎉

[@maliekarobinson3454]

Packing, shipping and unpacking is always going to be a difficult chore. I marked each box with name of room the items were for. Then piled up the boxes hostages until I was ready to unpack for a room. Boxes flattened in a corner, all shipped came to pick them up. I moved so much in U.K., I’m an expert, it helped when I shipped overseas. Obviously as a one female you will need locals to help with moving furniture into rooms, hanging pics a mirrors, and connecting and plumbing items. That said it’s always inspirational to see lone Sisters relocating overseas! And the joy of moving is when you’re done with this stage.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Malieka, you are definitely an expert! It all makes perfect sense! I tried to be organised but it didn’t seem to work as the packers moved some items to make loading the container more space efficient. Some soft items were moved to help keep fragile items protected. My sister did it the way you described… each box labelled for a room. Thank you as your method will help others here in this community. The end is near! 😀💕☀️🏝️

[@Sherri1971US]

You look lovely. Love the outfit. You have nice family.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Sherri💕🏝️☀️

[@gabriellehollis9081]

Thank you for the glimpse into your journey!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

You are welcome Gabrielle, I really appreciate your support 💖🏝️☀️

[@sbrewster1653]

I was there in January and I'm really missing the place. I enjoyed sunset from Barefoot bar behind Local and Co. on a last minute afternoon out with family. There is so much to do and discover just by walking. Your SL tea looked amazing.😊

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Brewster, I know exactly the bar you are talking about. Beautiful view of the beach and the pier in the distance. The afternoon tea was definitely something I would do again. Thank you for your support and hope you return to Barbados very soon. 💕☀️🏝️

[@TerriCarroll]

Congratulations on your home and adventures. Please share your beauty secrets, because you are gorgeous.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Terri, I appreciate your support….that’s so kind of you. 💕I drink lots of water with slices of lemon 🍋to keep me hydrated. ☀️🏝️

[@Ceeleah]

Yes my friend is beautiful. Same gorgeous skin for the past 30yeard plus since I have known her. 😍

[@TerriCarroll]

@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia You're welcome.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you sis💖♥️💕

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

💕💖♥️

[@ursulamartin1038]

STAY STRONG SIS ALL WILL BE WELL ❤️🙏🇹🇹

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Ursula, your words mean a lot to me💕☀️🏝️

[@hortenceniles6316]

Hello my Dear Hope you soon everything straighten out so that your move to my Beautful Island Barbados would be Comfortable and not stressful God cover this Lady with the Blood of Jesus ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hello Hortence, thank you for your best wishes and prayers. I appreciate your support 💖💕

[@cheritaspeakslife]

I stumbled upon this video and I quite enjoyed it. Cheers to your adventure here. After you get over those frustrations you'll flow with the Bajan way of life. It forces you to slow down and enjoy the finer things - nature, the ocean, laughter, liming and doing absolutely nothing.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Cherita, you are so right! I really appreciate what you are saying….Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement. 💕☀️🏝️

[@pennybaxter4]

Great video thanks so much Jae , thanks for your advice aswell , unpacking is hard work and can be soo stressful especially with broken furniture “ in 6 months from now this part will all be forgotten and your dream will continue , I was in Barbados in January and miss it very much .I still chat to my old school friend regularly who lives in old church and I’m thinking of retiring there . A huge congratulations 🎉 on your new home in paradise 🎉🥂. Kind Regards Philip, Loughton Essex . 🎉happy birthday Yvonne 🎉

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Penny, thank you for sharing your story and for your kind and encouraging words of advice and support. 😘Let me know if you decide to move forward with retirement here. We have such a beautiful community here of love and support. I will pass on your birthday wishes to my sister 💖🏝️☀️

[@Noel-zy6zp]

Nice inspiration vedio for those who have been living in the cold too long. Get out people. Go home

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Noel, 💕I appreciate your support and I agree with you totally we should not rule out returning home or moving to the Caribbean.☀️🏝️

[@zuridjan684]

Such an amazing video Jae - I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The content was so informative and also inspirational. Even though you encountered frustrations, it is so apparent that you made the best decision to move to Barbados (you are glowing and there is a spring in your step😊). I can't wait to replicate your journey. Onwards and upwards ❤❤

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Glad you enjoyed it Zuri🥰 and thank you. I really appreciate your support and can’t wait to support your move here☀️🏝️soon x

[@wlachappelle]

I really love your channel

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you sooo much ☀️🏝️💕

[@lanclincunningham12]

Use the pallet to make outside chairs..Take your time those pallets can be good to use

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Lanclin, another subscriber contacted me and told me the same. You are both so right!🤩💖💕

[@dday3322]

CONGRATULATIONS!🍾🎈🎉🎉

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you so much💖☀️🏝️

[@SylviaOParker]

Great tips Jae. Thank you ❤didn’t know about the Jordan delivery for example 🚙 will be making use of that for sure 👌

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Yes it’s helped me a lot Sylvia, when I have too much to carry. 💕💖 Can’t wait to catch up soon xx

[@lydiareece6280]

I just came back from Barbados ❤❤❤ 🇧🇧🇨🇦

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Lydia, that’s wonderful! 🤩Hope you enjoyed your stay and will return soon. 💕☀️🏝️

[@donnab3183]

Nice video, thank you. So happy for you, obtaining the deed for your home. Enjoy!! 😍

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Donna, I really appreciate your support 💕🏝️☀️

[@JamBajan]

New subscriber here! Thanks for inspiring us to get out of our comfort zones, for sharing your tips and frustrations and for taking us along on your expat journey. Also, you look so much like my aunt who is a Springer.😊

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi JamBajan, thank you for your kind words of encouragement and for subscribing. I really appreciate it. 💕💖Wow do I? Amazing 😀

[@annbhana9767]

Welcome to Barbados I use Digicel not Flow always some sort of service interuption

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Ann that’s good for me to know. Appreciate it 💕☀️🏝️

[@Trudloops]

Your bus trip and grocery shopping reminded me of my time in Barbados. The public transport system is adequate but I really missed having a car.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Yes eventually I will have to get a car. It can become very restrictive only shopping at certain times of the day trying to keep out the heat💕☀️🚘

[@HomeMade-pg1gx]

Use the palate for gardening

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Homemade, thank you so much… what a fantastic idea 💕😘💖

[@JettaCity]

Be safe with hurricane Beryl.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

@@JettaCity Thank you😘

[@Ceeleah]

Great video Jae ☺️👏🏾Very informative.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Ceeleah, I really appreciate your support and positivity 💕💖😘

[@megarudeboy0078]

Oh Jae, I definitely empathize with your struggles on your move to your new home. I am still living in the U.S, where I came in the 1980’s soon after graduating high school to have a better opportunity to compete for better pay for work. My experience here is a very long story for another day. But I did purchase a home in New Jersey a few years back after renting most of my time after leaving the home my parents bought when we came here with my other siblings. When I bought the new home it was after my father passed on and my mother has had heath issues. So she decided to sell here home and use some of the money to add to the down payment on the mortgage of my new how which was way more expensive in a nicer area of NJ. So we had to move to the home of one of my brothers while the house sale was in the process of closing. We had to dump most of the furniture and anything that was absolutely necessary, because of the sheer volume of stuff accumulated over more than 30 years. We still ended up paying for 2 storage rooms. When we finally moved in, it was more work putting everything together than it was taking it apart. As careful as we were, we still had some broken furniture. But in my case, it was not as expensive to replace as it would be for you in Barbados, and I am able to do just about everything on my own, but I also could easily solicit the help of my brothers, who helped with the transporting and lifting of items to the areas I assigned. But yeah. It is difficult even if you are not moving to another country. So I could just imagine you having to deal with all this and can not handle most of it on your own and not having young reliable friends who could come to your aid. If I were there I would have volunteered to assist, but it is not time for me to move back yet. I still have a few more years working, unfortunately. Once you settle an can afford a little, fuel efficient car, you will once again be in bliss.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Awww thank you Mega,💕I read every word and felt as if you were speaking to me in person. Thank you for sharing your experience of life … 💖I too can relate. it really has helped me to know that there are others out there who can relate to my situation. I will try to get a car 🚖in the latter part of the year which as you know will make a big difference.

[@DGvaluemedia]

Hi lady,thanks to show me this video,so I want to move to barbados,can you tell me the Company of Airplane is working from south sudani to barbados,from zambia Tanzania or Uganda to barbados?

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

www.rome2rio.com/map/Tanzania/Barbados-Airport-BGI I used this website for their search engine and put in Tanzania. You could try Zambia, Uganda etc. Never used them before but seem legitimate. Always check everything first, don’t pay for any tickets etc until you have checked with your country what you will need to enter Barbados. …. Remember you can generally get a free tourist visa ( for vacation not work!!) but this is dependent on your passport and you will need a return ticket and an address where you are staying in Barbados as well as proof of money to spend whilst you are there. Hope this helps.

[@bluebutterflyangela]

I’m a new subscriber. I love your channel . What realtor did you use to find your house?

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Blue, I will check it’s ok to share her details online…. and get back to you. 💕😊

[@bajeboi]

Hopefully things are going smoother now, you seem to really have found your community here. Is this going to be your first hurricane season here ? If it is just be prepared that it is likely the power might go out for an extended period of time if we are impacted by a system.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Bajeboi, lovely to hear from you.😊 and your words of encouragement🏝️💕. I am seeing signs in different areas reminding people to prepare for the hurricane season.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Hi Jae, is the airport in Barbados customer friendly with a regular gate instead of going up and down steps on the aircraft, and an option for wheel chair assistance? Some small airports in the Caribbean require people to go up and down the steps of the aircraft and have long walks. Is Barbados better?

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Dovy, Ask for wheelchair assistance, they have a lift to access the plane without having to use the stairs …I think it’s at the backside of the plane.

[@3bladeceilingfan304]

Your subscriber friend looks more like you than your real sisters- lol you ladies are all beautiful and so glad you are in a happy place.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you and I really appreciate your support 💕🏝️☀️

[@sandramcintosh2231]

Thanks very much for the information, very helpful. In terms of buying a house, what is the best way to find one. Is it better to check the Internet or locally by asking around etc

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

@@sandramcintosh2231 Hi Sandra I have just done a video to get people started. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6fKaJWmmbNlmKs Part 2 coming soon. You can also ask as sometimes houses aren’t advertised publicly. 💕🏝️☀️

[@RavieRadica]

I am 26 year old women with no children ❤i enjoy seeing your videos i live in barbados as an expat what advice would you recommed when buying a land or buy a ready finish house readily avaible to move in ? Barbados is very expensive to live what advice would you have on saving for a house here love you ❤ much love stay preety ❤

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

@@RavieRadica Hi Ravie, I would recommend buying as I know the cost of building materials can escalate depending on importation etc. Also when building you really need to be in Barbados in my opinion to make sure you get exactly what you want. If you are here all the time and have the right contacts in terms of builders, architects, project managers etc etc, then land and building may suit you as you get exactly what you want. I would look at buying a solid house in an area where the value will increase over time, where you can make improvements over time. There is a lot to consider. Eg do you want to live in a gated community or in a local community, or mixed expat and local communities, near government transport, close to beach, south coast, east coast, inland? Living in the area that best suits your needs is really important. Hope that helps you to get started. Thank you for your support💕☀️🏝️If you need more specific personalised support, then you can contact me via my website. expatbarbados.com/

[@RavieRadica]

@expatbarbados-jaeophelia thank you💗

[@nixxi72]

The phenomenon is called a solar eclipse

[@dianawharl6320]

No its not, it's not. it's called a halo sun. A rainbow circle around the sun

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Nixxi💕🏝️☀️

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Diana, I am hearing this from others. Thank you for explaining it. It was incredible but also shocking 😮 as I have never experienced that before 💕☀️🏝️

[@peterbutcher6933]

Stay with flow. The alternative maybe worst.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Peter, I am monitoring the situation for now. But it is a good point!💕🏝️☀️

[@deebrown563]

I need your hat!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Awww thank you Dee, 💖it is my go to hat I must admit!👒😀

[@thehebrewshemitescollective]

SHABBAT SHALOM 5/7/24 Sister how are you after Hurricane 🌀 Beryl is All OK in Father Yahweh do let us know Peace, Love, Light ,Health HalleluYah Joy in the Rauch Ha'Qudash 🙏🏽💕

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you so much for your concern. Sending you blessings upon blessings💖I am good thank you. 💕Barbados has been spared the full impact of Beryl, though there has been terrible damage to the fishing industry where many boats were severely damaged. There has been a big focus on cleaning up the island and getting back to some degree of normality as tourism is the island’s livelihood.

[@thehebrewshemitescollective]

HalleluYah All praise to Yahweh for response ,,,1 Corinthians 10 v 31 Peace, Love Light health HalleluYah in the Rauch Ha'Qudash 🙏🏽💕

[@norvilly]

Solar Eclipse

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Norvilly 💕☀️🏝️

[@zoe-ml8cx]

Get star link for internet maybe better????

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Zoe, 😀thank you for sharing. How do you access it?💕

[@ThrifterPicker]

Your sister looks half her age!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you I will pass on…. That will make her day💕🏝️☀️

[@gymbuddy32]

Living in Barbados without a car is like trying to walk wirh no legs.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

I hear you! 😊I need to get a car soon💕🏝️☀️

[@christinec.2376]

SOLAR ECLIPSE!!! careful of your eyes!!!

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Thank you Christine, good advice ☀️💕🏝️

[@Tainer-o7m]

too much stuff.

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Yes it is a lot💕

[@juniorbramble7760]

JAE.....STOP MOANING & GET ON....SANDY LANE Dinning ...You LIVE on another PLANET from FOLKS......[However, I'm not telling you how to spend your hard earned💰& Pension etc] ........The GRASS isn't always GREENER on the other SIDE.....🇻🇨🇻🇨🇬🇧

[@expatbarbados-jaeophelia]

Hi Junior, 💕thank you for sharing your thoughts. I will continue to explore Barbados and share my experiences and enjoy my life… knowing there are many out there just like me…. who can relate to me….who will understand what I am trying to do…who knows how long we have in this life. Sending you blessings in abundance💖🙏🏿☀️🏝️

[@BlUESKIES1178]

It’s a VERANDA

[@peterbutcher6933]

@SofieLove good for you.