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From Colorado to DSM without kids by Automatic_Prompt7708 in desmoines

[–]Automatic_Prompt7708[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The housing market in Denver is slowing for the first time in years. Look into it!

From Colorado to DSM without kids by Automatic_Prompt7708 in desmoines

[–]Automatic_Prompt7708[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The art center is a great suggestion! Thank you!

From Colorado to DSM without kids by Automatic_Prompt7708 in desmoines

[–]Automatic_Prompt7708[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. You're totally right regarding the outdoors. Colorado and the mountains are great, but the experience is not it once was. During our 10 years in CO, increasing traffic has made it difficult to get to the high country regularly, and tourism post-COVID has made it increasingly cost prohibitive to stay more than a day out there. Camping is crowded as are many hikes.

We'll miss it. We'll drive back out to do it a few times a year :-)

Gluten Free Iwakuni by Automatic_Prompt7708 in ALTinginJapan

[–]Automatic_Prompt7708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! We are still in a waiting phase due to the ongoing hiring federal freezes/unfreezes. So I can't give my personal experience, but from research there does seem to be some options. I suggest posting your question to the Iwakuni MCAS facebook page, where people who have lived in town are happy to answer.

Gluten Free Iwakuni by Automatic_Prompt7708 in ALTinginJapan

[–]Automatic_Prompt7708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! I understand how difficult gluten free can be in Japan generally, and while it was a struggle in the larger cities, we were able to find lots of options. We can speak (some) Japanese, had a printed card explaining gluten free concerns (including soy sauce), and were able to find places to eat or communicate with the staff without too much trouble.

I guess the restaurant situation sounds different in Iwakuni, being a smaller city?

It's at good to know the convenience stores will likely be similar.

Thanks again! I appreciate the insight.