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Old 02-10-2010, 05:33 AM
 
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Hey guys, I was wondering if you could tell me anything you might know on what I can expect in terms of climatization as I adjust to the SA weather from Vancouver Island. Ive been on this island for 20 years and before that I was in Edmonton Alberta. So yeah, not much experience in terms of hot weather that continues through fall and spring (well, hot by my standards).

Is it going to be super dry or is it super humid or a mix? Its pretty humid here on the island all year around. What kind of measures would someone with sensitive skin (olive complexion) need to take in order to avoid being really uncomfortable ? Kinda depends on the person I know, but its so hard to know what my body is in for with such a drastic change.

Also, I dont quite understand how your recreation system works there, hoping someone can offer some advice on how/where to look for team sports to play that arent super serious or hardcore, as well as dance classes, language classes as hobbies and art as well.

Here we have "recreation centers" that offer everything from team sports, dancing, art, cooking, first aid and other certificate programs and so on. Ive noticed that some churches there offer an aweful lot of activities but Im not the most religious O_o..

Oh and, are there **any** Hungarians? or people who speak Hungarian? Any resteraunts with Hungarian food?

What do you love about SA? What do you hate?

Do people wear flipflops all year round? (:

Thanks in advance!

PS: Any tips, infos, advice on anything would be great!
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Old 02-10-2010, 06:31 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Having moved to SA twice from Europe (Germany and Belgium), my experience was that it will take a summer or two before your will acclimatize to the area. I have never been to Vancouver but understand the climate is much like Belgium, cool and damp. As such, San Antonio will seem hot and dry, but it won’t be as bad as west Texas where there is very little humidity at all. You may need some kind of skin moisturizer and obviously sunblock if you are out in the sun for any extended period of time.

There are loads of recreational sports here, the easiest thing to do is figure out which one you are interested in and post on here looking for a league or whatever.

As for Hungarians, there aren’t a lot of them nor are there a lot of Hungarian restaurants, we recently discussed all that in this thread. However, don’t let that stop you from trying experiencing all the other cultures that reside here. SA is a very welcoming and friendly place, so there is a vast range of ethnicities to be found; but obviously Hispanics are the majority so that will be the predominant one you’ll find.

As for what to love/hate here, that is very dependent on the individual. I will only say that when we finally got a chance to pick where we wanted to live (I am retired military), San Antonio was our first choice. Out of all the places we’d lived in this country, SA offered the most family-friendly environment we found. Also, inasmuch as I love snow and mountains, I was sick of scrapping several inches of ice off my car for several months. We don’t get much cold weather here, and what little we do get is fairly mild compared to some of the places we’ve lived; but I have noticed the longer we’ve been here (4½ years now this time), the colder the winters feel. I think that is just our getting acclimated to the place, as last summer we had an extended period of 100°+ days!

One last, I do know a Canadian exchange officer who is stationed here at the moment, so if you need a “Canadian” viewpoint on what it is like to live here let me know. I can’t remember if he is from BC or Edmonton, I’ll have to ask again; but his family is with him and as far as they’ve shared with me, they love it down here.

Anyhow, welcome to San Antonio; and once you get here please post your thoughts for any fellow Canadians who may wish to follow in your footsteps!

Cheers! M2

p.s. I don’t wear flip-flops, it seems like Crocs were the big fad a year or two ago but I am still partial to light running shoes or sandals!
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Old 02-10-2010, 06:32 AM
 
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Hi there... Welcome to SA... The weather here is crazy... Yes, it can get very hot and humid here, especially in summer... This last summer we had several days of temps in the 110's... Even a few out of the norm days where it was hotter than that, or may have felt hotter because of the humidity...

The crazy weather does not stop for winter... This winter especially... We have had arctic air, apx 3 snow flurries, rain and cold, then sunny and beautiful in the mid 60's, then back to rain, 2 days ago parts of the city got a bit of hail, but an hour later it was sunny, then real windy, and for the next 2 days another round of arctic air... So basically everything I just explained could have taken place in a span of 7 days...

Be prepared for seasonal allergies... Cedar fever we like to call it... Sneezing, itchy watery eyes, scratchy throat, sometimes a pounding head... Claritan, Alavert, Zyrtec... These will be the names of some of your new friends...

As for rec activities... Any local YMCA should help... It's not free but should have alot of what your looking for...

Can't help with the Hungarian part...

Good luck with your move!!!

Oh!!! As a stay at home mom, yes, I am partial to flip flops for most of the year... It has to be in the 40's or lower for me to wear socks and shoes...
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Old 02-10-2010, 07:21 AM
 
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One question....why are you moving from BC??? That's one of the few places I wouldn't mind living.
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Old 02-10-2010, 07:26 AM
 
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Prepare yourself for culture and weather shock. SA is nothing like Vancouver in almost any way. But people do like it here.
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Old 02-10-2010, 07:41 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I've never cared for the term "shock" when describing someplace different than where you currently are, it gives a negative implication.

Having moved from numerous locations and countries, I have found that everyplace is "different" and I think anyone who moves from Vancouver to southcentral Texas would/should expect things to be different.

Both places have their plusses and minuses (I would agree with TexasNick, from what I have read and see of BC, it is a beautiful place); but considering that this area is one of the fastest growing regions in the US, there must be something to attract all these people here!
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Old 02-10-2010, 07:56 AM
 
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Prepare yourself for culture and weather shock. SA is nothing like Vancouver in almost any way. But people do like it here.
I totally agree. The OP is smart to recognize that there will be some very major differences. It's good to investigate them prior to moving and being shocked.

I would not want to leave someplace as beautiful as BC to come to South Central Texas. But good luck and keep us posted!
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:00 AM
 
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Hey guys, I was wondering if you could tell me anything you might know on what I can expect in terms of climatization as I adjust to the SA weather from Vancouver Island. Ive been on this island for 20 years and before that I was in Edmonton Alberta. So yeah, not much experience in terms of hot weather that continues through fall and spring (well, hot by my standards).

Is it going to be super dry or is it super humid or a mix? Its pretty humid here on the island all year around. What kind of measures would someone with sensitive skin (olive complexion) need to take in order to avoid being really uncomfortable ? Kinda depends on the person I know, but its so hard to know what my body is in for with such a drastic change.

Also, I dont quite understand how your recreation system works there, hoping someone can offer some advice on how/where to look for team sports to play that arent super serious or hardcore, as well as dance classes, language classes as hobbies and art as well.

Here we have "recreation centers" that offer everything from team sports, dancing, art, cooking, first aid and other certificate programs and so on. Ive noticed that some churches there offer an aweful lot of activities but Im not the most religious O_o..

Oh and, are there **any** Hungarians? or people who speak Hungarian? Any resteraunts with Hungarian food?

What do you love about SA? What do you hate?

Do people wear flipflops all year round? (:

Thanks in advance!

PS: Any tips, infos, advice on anything would be great!
Having been to BC many times as well as your "island"...I'll say that it'll take you a good while to get used to this weather, if you get used to it.
MrsTxCop described what's been happening here weather-wise, and allergy wise.
Good luck with your relo. I hope you enjoy SA more than we did..we're moving back to SoCal soon. If you have any more questions for someone that's been up your way quite often, feel free to DM me.

Do you speak Spanish?
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:05 AM
 
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I would love to trade places with you.I always dreamed of going up to the Vancouver/Victoria area.From what a a few friends of mine told me when they visited Vancouver for a few months,Vancouver,BC has everything over San Antonio,ESPECIALLY THE DRIVING.They even have Big Red soda there
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:46 AM
 
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Wow, I would trade places with you, too! This will be different, for sure. Good luck and welcome, though!!
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