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Post Report of the Day

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?

I really haven't met many expats from other nations, but then we don't "get out" much with all of our kids' activities. Morale at post seems fabulous, especially with our existing leadership team.

What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?

Full time housekeepers seem to make around $1000/month. We pay a gardener about $30/twice a month to come take care of our front lawn/back lawn/landscaping. He "mows" by weed-eating and usually hoses down my car...