Hello,


Sorry to have taken so long to respond, its been a long crazy week. I managed to get some work translating some legal papers for an architects project (yay fun). heheh. anyway, well about the school systems here, my wife and myself both have sons, but they are/were both raised and educated outside of france (mines still in the states). so I dont think either one of us can say very much on the subject. I did know a lady in one of the nearby villages whose children were american and going to school here. Both children seemed happy and to be doing very well integrating. In just 2 years time both children were speaking french like real frenchies (these were 14/15 year old kids, the best time for learning). Otherwise I dont know too much on the subject. As far as life here, and taxes, well, I would say life is very beautiful here. The mentality of most people is just wonderful, and the other people who are less "normal" (every town has a few wierdos) well those types are easy enough to avoid. where we live its a very small village mentality, where the pedestrians seem to have right of way over the cars. perpignan is not the same though, it has some very nice sides, and then there are other areas which I avoid at all costs. but I guess all cities have a couple bad areas. As far as taxes/the cost of living...well...taxes are sky high here. Probably the highest on earth. Especially living in a beach side touristy town like ours, everythings pretty expensive here. But perpignan should be a bit less expensive. Anyway, do you have any idea how soon you'll all be coming to the area? I've been picking up the pace a bit on the working side of my life, but i'm sure with a couple days notice we could arrange something (this summer I imagine, as often moving to another country is no small feat). well, respond how you see fit, let me know more about yourself if you feel like it. and in the meantime, have fun packing up and getting ready

best regards
Christian