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What We Miss Most About Living in Mexico
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
- There are pros and cons of living in Mexico as an American. Kat and I just returned to the USA after spending 5 months in Mexico. In this video, we share the things we miss and the things we like better about life in the United States.
If you’re thinking about moving to Mexico, be sure to watch this video to see if these little barriers will be too much for you to overcome. From allergies (or lack of them) to Street Dogs, Pumping Gas to Mowing Grass, Gardening to Goodwill. You might not think about these little things when moving to Mexico.
For me, if I had my choice, I’d still be a part-time Mexico resident. But I’d spend 9 months per year living in our house in La Paz Mexico and 3 months per year living up in Oregon. But I’m married.
If you already live in Mexico, what are your pluses and minuses of life in Mexico? Leave those in the comments below.
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Thank you
Thanks for info 👍
We share many of your pro and cons on Baja. We miss the Vibe of Los Barriles and the ocean 😎
I'm from the PNW north of Seattle and we moved to Nashville TN 6 years ago. I do not miss the 9 months of overcast skies and drizzle but I do miss the lush moss and fern covered forests. The biggest thing I miss about the PNW is our families. Since moving here I've discovered I love the heat and I don't mind the humidity either.
I think we've found a good mix by living half time in Mexico and half time in the PNW. Better would be missing all 9 months of the rain and overcast sky in the PNW!
Thanks Brighton for taking the time to do this video. I found it very revealing and I can relate to many points you've made although I'm Cdn and don't love in Mex. I am going back to Yucatan for 2 wks and it's been 2 yrs since I last visited. Lkg frwd to it!
Thanks for watching - Enjoy your time back in Mexico!
Hey Brighton! Keep up the posts ! I love your videos ~ big dopamine hit for ya Buddy !
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the SuperThanks!
I’m looking forward to moving to Mexico later this year! Can’t wait 😊
That’s great. What area are you moving to?
You can get good biscuits and gravy at a few restaurants in and around Puerto Vallarta.
Ah! Maybe PV is back on my list of future destinations. It got knocked off the list this week when @livingsimplyinmexico found a boa constrictor in their house (in gringo gulch.)
I miss starting each morning having coffee on our beach each day and watching all the birds catching fish.
Yeah - morning coffee in the front room watching the rain isn't the same...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Well at least there's no need to water the tomatoes in Portland. But any other plus's ?
Visited La Paz recently and really enjoyed it, would consider more time there. I’ve lived overseas as an expat and it can be pretty cool - no longer beholden to our homeland’s expectations while also not really expected to act like a native in the new land. It can be a nice, liberating mix. Having said this, La Paz felt very familiar. It felt a lot like going to a local park here in CO USA on a Saturday. The Mexican culture has become a part of USA culture. In La Paz it felt natural for us expats to become a part of theirs.
Thanks for sharing, I love your thoughts on expectations of fitting in!
TY! I retired from overseas - very difficult to live in the US after learning different cultures, lifestyles, benefits 😢
I miss the friendly people, the family culture, the food, the much lower cost of living, the slower all around pace of life, and the beach with warm water 🏖
@lobo1766. I miss all those thing too. Why did you leave Mexico?
Welcome back to PDX.
Thanks for the video. I live in Portland and go to Mexico at least once a year. Been visiting the same place for over 30 years. So much great food. Love Portland but it's gotten so expensive.
Where in Mexico do you go? Portland is super expensive. I'm so glad we bought our house 18 years ago - we wouldn't be able to afford it now.
Bucerias
Hi Brighton, I just recently found your channel. I live in Portland, Oregon as well (Lake Oswego) and am trying to convince my girlfriend that we should consider Mexico as well. It’s scary how much the financial requirements are going up each year. Its pretty much gotten to the point that people retiring only on social security and no other pension or substantial assets can meet the economic requirements.
Thanks for all the great content.
Dave
Hey David! Nice to meet you. The financial requirements have gone up a lot recently due to minimum wage going up and the peso getting really strong. I recommend getting your residency as soon as possible. You only need to be in Mexico for about a week to get your residency. It's a great "backup plan" even if you don't move to Mexico.
I just created a playlist for convincing your significant other to move to Mexico (it's a bit light on videos, but you might find them interesting): ua-cam.com/play/PL0g8-PsBIVsxI0-wwW4q2vydPjEZ77q7h.html
Also, I'll have a Happy Hour in Portland later this summer. So be sure to subscribe to get info on that.
Same, I never get allergic in Mexico 🇲🇽
Love your interview videos. Keep them coming ❤
Thanks - will do!
Great video! Will def say hi when I visit La Paz. You have been a huge influence on my comfort and desire to permanently move to Mexico ❤
Thanks Lynne! I hope to meet you in person soon!
I live in Ajijic and have a beautiful tropical garden and around here we have garage states and estate sales. Also Amazon here can be the next day. So my conclusion is that it really matters where in Mexico you live.
I miss almost everything about our home in Mexico when I’m in Toronto. Fortunately, even in Toronto I regularly speak Spanish in both my personal and professional life. (My husband and extended family are Mexican, and our social circle is from all over Latin America.) I miss the near perfect weather, the fact that I spend most of my day outdoors in Mexico, the abundant flowers and greenery where we live with visiting butterflies 🦋 and birdsong in the surrounding trees. I miss the culture and community (we have family and mostly local friends in our town in Mexico). I even miss the roosters and Rufina the burra next door braying in the middle of the night (OK, that’s just nostalgia talking… I like Rufina but don’t miss being woken up by her - although after a few nights back I find I tune her out.) The smells, the sounds, the tastes. I miss it all. What I don’t miss is having to be super careful with rationing water. We are in a water-stressed area, and by this time of year the local water sources are running dry. We have to supplement our collected rain water with pipas (trucks which deliver 10,000 L of water to our cistern), but in April & May until the rains start again, it is harder and more expensive to get a pipa to come. We are really careful with our water throughout the dry season (Oct - May), reuse the grey water, take short showers, etc. In Toronto I am still careful with water, but I don’t need to worry about it running out.
Thanks for sharing! Is home in Michoacán? As to nighttime noises, I don’t miss the barking dogs. But a white noise machine works wonders on that.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Home is in Morelos, near Cuernavaca. (Tepoztlán)
I am in Ashland and wanting to leave grey Oregon! Spoiled after living on Maui for 30 years! Every place has become so expensive, why I am considering Mexico! Therefore, Mexico is on my short list! Thank you! Your dogs are adorable!
@@mwiebe2663 That area looks gorgeous. I just added it to my "want to go" list.
@@susancarol4735 Thanks Susan. I just interviewed a guy who moved from Oahu to Puerto Vallarta because the lifestyle was similar, but the cost was much less. Expect to see that interview in a few months. Mexico is also a short(ish) drive from Ashland (shorter than Hawaii at least ;-)
Hola we just got home in Canada ont and the most I miss of our place in la paz is the sun. I have seen the sun 2x in two weeks in ont. Also the prices of everything in ont is crazy. You can for sure eat much healthier in la paz.. Healthier all around for sure can't wait to be back in la paz in nov for 6 months.
Yup - it’s sunny today in Oregon, but will probably rain this afternoon. I’m ready for November too!
Great video Brighton! Glad you both made it safely to Portland. We’re enjoying Todos Santos. I’ll eat a fish taco for you tomorrow! 😎
Oh - I miss fish tacos! I hope you found a good massage therapist ;-)
Hey Brighton, so odd to see you back in the PNW, Jaja! We are in Seattle and getting ready to start our move to La Paz in just four weeks! We are so grateful for your weekly meet ups in La Paz and happy we asked you about your realtor for YOUR house. Gordon is a fantastic person and we are so excited to move La Paz permanently. Guess we will be down there waiting for your and Kay’s return!
See you in 6 months! Congrats on the house purchase.
Hi Brighton! We left La Paz about a week before you and came home to a lawn that needed mowing badly! Moody skies here in Vancouver and I never thought the grey skies affected my mood but they do! What do I miss most about Mexico? The glorious sunsets and sunrises.
Sunrises and sunsets…
And my lawn was in similar shape in Portland!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico All 200 sq ft ? Ahhhhhhhhhhh
I love your channel Brighton. Your point about vanity might be about community and how it’s easier to find a sense of community in Mexico than in the US?
Totally! It’s a bit vanity mixed with a lot of community!
Good video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for fostering. One of your fosters looks like a Carolina dog- aka American Dingo. I have two CDs! ❤ them!
Dingos are perfect dogs! Pet yours for me :/)
Was hoping to see you in La Paz. Enjoy your time with Kat in Portland. Will be in La Paz for a few weeks starting May 5. Looking for a possible place to purchase and spend winters away from Ohio. Your videos have lured me to La Paz! Keep up the great videos Brighton!
KC from Ohio.
Sorry to miss you KC. Note that Cinco de Mayo isn’t much of a holiday in Mexico. But La Paz is great even without holiday celebrations. Enjoy your time! Have you hooked up with a real estate agent?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico can you recommend one?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Hi Brighton! Is there one you would recommend? I know you have had Gordon (I think) from Bafa Life. I would welcome your recommendation. Thanks, KC
@SPKLifeStyle2.0 @kcjohnson6191 Gordon from Baja Life Realty is great. He's a personal friend and I love how he talks about his work with clients. Also his brother Ian is also with Baja Life. I just not close friends with Ian. Here are a couple videos to meet them:
ua-cam.com/video/F1xkDNwHewA/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ffu16rBkpQ8/v-deo.html
Great video ,very informative 😄🌴🌵
Thank you for watching!
Where are those hot springs in the baja, where it meets the ocean!
El sargento
@angelab4652 As @kerlyran1 says, they are in El Sargento, near La Ventana. Just keep driving down north on the road thru town until you see them on your right. There is a new sign that says to turn left, but we stayed right and got there just fine. I don't know where the road to the left actually takes you...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Hola Brighton! There is beach a few miles from me south of town that's called Playa aquacaliente that has hot water boiling up through the sand with hot springs you can visit in San Carlos about 14 miles inland. Pretty wild to see that at the beach though. If you and Kat are missing the fish tacos I'll visit La Guerrernse for you this weekend. After a few years living here I'm pretty much a local there now and it's less than two miles from me. Mmm! Fresh seafood for lunch! Mucha suerte desde la hermosa Ensenada.
Nice video Brighton, I definitely agree on the pros and cons. I think the pros far outweigh the cons, but no place is perfect! I had no idea that in Oregon you can’t pump your own gas! If you ever need someone to speak Spanish with, feel free to reach out! What I miss the most is my house, it’s much more spacious than my current house here in the states. I’ve also designed it and made it so it’s those classic rustic type houses with arches and rustic tiling.
Your Mexico house sounds wonderful! I love that you can design stuff yourself in Mexico - no need for an architect who knows all the building codes. You just get a construction crew who will make it work.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico exactly! You’re able to pretty much do your own thing!
2 yrs in FL + 3 yrs in SC = nothing at all recycled 😢 and feral cats everywhere. I am the cat mom here so any stray that needs medical attention appears on my patio ...holistic treatments. The vets' fees are outrageous. I could go on and on. Trying to escape!
Sounds like you miss Mexico. I love it there and I think when people go there they are expecting I don’t know what but they always say they love it and seem to always return. Welcome home btw
Thanks Patti. I'm starting to feel like our Mexico home feels more like "home." Now I just need to convince my wife to live there more than half the year ;-) It is a magical place!
Though we don't have a place in Mexico yet, I agree with all your pros and cons based on my experience. I don't know if this happens to you, but people living in the US often react very negatively when I mention spending time in Mexico. They perceive it as extremely dangerous. Meanwhile, yesterday there were like 5 mass shootings in the US... I think the hardest thing for me in Mexico is the situation with street dogs and cats. It's really painful to witness and I try to help. But since I live in a rural area of the USA, we have a lot more stray animals than there are in a place like Portland. And we don't have curbside pick-up of recyclables in our area either. Portland is very progressive! One thing I don't like about Mexico is waiting in line for stuff! But I am impatient and Mexico is great about teaching patience! Love your videos!
I love your point about teaching patience! That is so true.
I don’t understand why the media and politicians have demonized Mexico. Maybe if people found out how nice and safe it is, the US would have no citizens left!
I’ve mentioned retiring in Mexico and immediately my daughter mentioned cartels. As if the US doesn’t have violence! I haven’t mentioned it to my son yet but I think he’ll react the same way.
Still researching!
When you said you had to describe where you live in Mexico is how it was done in many areas of the US not that long ago. I had a friend who used to live out in a rural area, and her address was on a road and the address included the nearest cross street and how far down the road from the cross road to reach the house. I also have a friend who lives in Guadalajara and in the condo facility she lives in. They have do have specific bins as to where recyclables, garbage and compost items are to be placed. But overall, it isn't as prevalent throughout the city.
Thanks for sharing. Good to hear there’s some recycling going on in GDL!
I guess that makes sense about rural areas in the US! I’ve not spent much time in rural US, so I’ve not seen that.
Thanks for the perspective! I like watching your videos as it helps me get more comfortable with differences between USA and Mexico and perhaps someday I'll take the plunge and drive to the La Paz area. Cabo would be too touristy for me. Have you made friends with any/many locals (non-expats)? How easy or challenging is that?
We don’t have any close friends who are locals. Mostly people who work for us: painters, handyman, cleaners, pool guy. A few guys from a non- profit I volunteer with. Our Spanish is too limited to hang out with locals who don’t speak English. I’m looking forward to mastering Spanish enough to make local friends.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico The language barrier is an excellent point. I'm at least one or two years away from visiting La Paz area, so while I have the time to learn, it's the practice part that I'm really not sure of. How much of your Spanish do you loose while in portland over the summers?
@Chris-ut6eq I'm not sure I "lose" any of my Spanish. But I definitely don't progress much. I usually listen to Duolingo podcasts and I'm thinking I need to add more exposure while I'm up north - maybe some Spanish UA-cam videos.
Just install the door-pulls already. I believe in you. Every time you pull them from now on, you will remember that you didn't hire someone else to do it.
I just did it... well... partly. I realized I didn't have enough of the pulls to cover all the cabinets. Every project must take more effort than expected ;-)
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico It's always one more trip to the store.
The other concern the parrot is a yellow, nape and they are critically endangered in their natural habitat, which is central Mexico, so you would think it might raise eyebrows to be bringing one a crossed the border coming or leaving but that is my baby and I can’t leave him home and trust someone to take care of him like I do that’s the issue
I’m guessing if you cross at a more remote border crossing, the guards wouldn’t be able to identify a bird and would just let you pass. Just a guess…
Questions: when you bought, moved to Mex. did you take down truck/container furniture or furnish in MX ? Are you temp or perm res? Car ? temp is easy. Perm. not so easy. Do you have to do special tests/papers to take dogs back and forth US/MX ? Do you swim in the occean ? Do you rent, air b&b your portland place when in MX or drain pipes, just go! ? Could you live in MX full time ?
Our house came furnished. But we've bought some custom made furniture in Mexico.
We are permanent residents. Temp is great tho - especially on the mainland where you can drive a US plated car. Perm residents can't drive US plated cars on the mainland. But it's allowed on the Baja Peninsula where we live. We bought a crappy car in Mexico and we bring our nicer car back and forth.
All you need is a rabies certificate for animals to go back and forth. I think the limit is 2 pets per person.
I swim in the ocean in the summer thru early December - otherwise it's too cold.
We rent our house in Portland to friends or friends of friends.
I could easily live in Mexico full time. My wife isn't so excited about that tho...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Isnt CAR an issue for Permanent residents ? How are you doing that ? curious....tks....
I have exotic pets, such as parrots I know going into Canada you need documentation from a veterinarian I would imagine it would be the same for Mexico, but other than that could I take my animals with me across the border
Dogs and cats are easy. You just need a rabies certificate. I'm not sure how birds work. But it seems there's a way.
Question: being 6 mos away from your La Paz home, what does an expat need to consider when leaving your home for that long of a period? I’d really like to know what things need to be settled or considered before leaving Mexico and your home behind and also the overall feeling of concern you might have that your home away from home (Mexico or Oregon) is safe and secure. Do you have peace of mind. Please make a follow up video letting us in on what we should know when we take the plunge and now have a home in the US and Mexico and plan to split up the year in both places.
That's a great video idea! I'll add it to my list. But the gist: we have a caretaker that we pay about $100USD a month while we are gone. He lives in our casita and just does simple stuff like checking inside the house, making sure the irrigation is running, etc. If a hurricane comes, he'll take furniture inside and also mop up any water in the house. Mostly he's there to be a presence on the property. Plus we have security cameras and an alarm system. We pay all our bills remotely online. And we store all the "good stuff" which isn't much as we live pretty simply, but is mostly bottles of tequila.
We miss you in la paz
I miss everyone in La Paz!
Do you put on and take off weight depending on where you are? Interesting point about litigation.
Not that I notice. I think I eat more in Mexico, but I'm also more active.
Was in the past couple of weeks ago. Went to mariscos moyeyo's which is one of my favorite restaurants now for seafood. Highly recommended. My biggest problem with Mexico is not being able to drink the water, using bottled water for coffee for brushing your teeth for everything. That is the one thing I am most happy to get back to the US for.
Hi Brighton…welcome back! Quick question: why did you choose to stay in El Centenario as opposed to La Paz? Just checking…thanks! Jeff in SF
Thanks Jeff. We ended up in El Centenario because my wife wanted to have space to plant a garden, etc. And she wanted to live on the beach. Plus, we live in the middle of everything in Portland, so I was OK having a more suburban place in Mexico.
Ok....your "growing score" for USA....we live in Minneapolis/ a few weeks ago, it was 85 degrees and then it snowed 2 days later. I think if you lived here, Mexico would win🤣🤣
PS...I hope you can keep some videos going with your Mexico Sabitical....love your channel 🎉🎉🎉
@paulfry7378 I grew up in Wisconsin, so I've been hearing about the crazy weather from my sister in Wausau. I've got more video footage than I know what to do with! I'm working on setting up my computer in Portland. But I realized I left the power cord in Mexico (and or course it's not the one that every other computer uses...) But the good news is that Amazon just dropped it on my porch. About 8 hours after I ordered it! If I'd made that mistake in Mexico... I'd be without a computer for a week.
One date than you said is lie well there are many chinese food in mercados of mexico in that places only need searching
I've heard that Chinese food is more common in some of the larger cities.
I really enjoy your videos!! I'm from both Oregon and Washington and am seriously considering retiring somewhere in Mexico in the not-too-distant future. I keep going back and looking at La Paz as well as Loreto. I'm sure there are hundreds of cities and towns that would be possible locations, but have looked at the main cities where expats congregate. I'm attracted to La Paz for many of the obvious reasons. I might be concerned about water supply there it sounds like. Anyway, thanks for creating these great videos!
Thanks for watching. Water is a concern, but I predict that desalination is coming to La Paz.
I have a happy hour or two in Portlamd each summer. Email me and I’ll send details when I have them: brighton@gen-mex.com
I live in Portland Oregon! Going to La Paz on 5/28.
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Have fun Tina! I'll be having a happy hour or two in Portland this summer - for folks with a Portland and Mexico connection!
😊 Hey, BW! Such a great video, so fun to hear both sides. (Uh, kinda sounds like Mexico won. Hahaha 🤣) A lot of your Mexico misses are the same for me. I miss speaking Spanish all the time, the food, prices, and in particular, the weather!! We might get snow here tomorrow, Brighton. God help me. So awful 😞. Anyway, proud of you for improving your Spanish! Yay!!!!! 😅 Enjoyed the walk around your neighborhood and hearing what you're pining for. Awww, pobricito 😢! Cannot wait for next videos coming up!!! Okay, gonna watch this again. Adios, 😎 dude!
Thanks Brenda! I really miss México! I feel like I fit in down there better. And life is just more smooth… Good luck with the snow! We both moved north too soon!!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Yes!!!!! I totally agree with the fit in better in Mexico, too. Feel like a fish 🐠 outta water more and more here in US and the violence is just too much. I'm not gonna last another three years here, bud. We'll see what happens with getting my visa in a couple months. Hasta luego, amigo 👋!
When we're in the States We miss the Social life and friendly people, we hardly get together with friends in the States because they're always busy and talking to strangers its absolutely out of the question, most people in the States are not interested in having new friends, in general they're more materialistic.
@MR-ws5vj Great observations! I have happy hours in the summer in Portland to invite all the folks who live part-time in Mexico. Gotta get the friendly people together in the States.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico I think if you live in small towns in the States it's easier to make new friends, every place have their pros and cons. In general people in Mexico seems to be happier than the States with less money 🤑
@@MR-ws5vj Interesting - I hadn't thought about how making friends as an adult could be easier in a small town. Good point - except me with my liberal idealogy, I might make more enemies in a small town ;-)
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico 😂😂😂
Hey Brighton, fun video. Did you happen to stop in Bombay Beach, CA last Wednesday?
Yes we did. We rented an Airbnb and spent the night. We’re you there?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico WOW! We were eating at the same restaurant with the dollar bills taped to walls that you did. We were the group of 3 sitting at the table. I told my wife I think that’s Brighton & Kat, but I wasn’t sure and I didn’t want to interrupt you. I wish I would have said hi now. We were staying at my brother’s place at the Fountain of Youth.
@@TonyLiveTV small world! I think I saw you - sitting off to my left. I wish you would have said hi. Next time we randomly run into each other in a very unique community and bar, I’d love to chat.
I miss Eugene, OR. I miss hugging trees. I miss the Mexican people. They are friendly and helpful, unlike the US. I don't like the heat. Kind of in a weird space . Oh well , we'll see how the next 10 years go. Adios
Thanks Margot! The trees in Oregon are amazing! We miss them whenever we drive south. Adios
Brighton, can you connect me with Rennie, the lady on one of your videos who is in Guadalajara, Mexico? I believe she is an American expat and I think she has a place to rent I would like to talk to her about
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Hi Brighton! I have heard that you can get scammed at the gas pumps from people that were on the mainland. Have you heard of that in the Baja? I have my eyes on La Paz and I would like to drive there. Looking forward to your vids. Thank you.
Yes - it’s possible to get scammed at gas pumps in La Paz. I’ve never experienced it, but I’ve heard that others have. I made a video to help minimize the chances of getting scammed at the pump:
How to Buy Gas in Mexico
ua-cam.com/video/fvtPowTgD88/v-deo.html
I'll check that out! Thanks
pick me up on your way back to la paz lol iam in chino california
Sounds good! See you in November.
Saludos
Saludos a ti!
Colour us "green" with envy over all the colour. Our trees and bushes are only now budding. However the 4 acres of grass will soon need to be cut. So gotta cut your own grass in Portland ahhhh. Looking forward to more videos. Also wondering... Do the neighbours look up and mutter there goes that crazy guy talking to his camera again? 👍👍 P n D
4 acres of grass. I hope you have something more than a push mower for that. We have about 200 square feet of grass.
I was a bit self conscious about walking the streets talking to my camera...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Gee why ? It would be considered "the norm" in NYC. And yes a Deere John and a Toro zero turn. Both 54" cut. Takes app 4 hrs. Or 2 if we both cut. Quite possibly the best reason to move to La Paz. Oh by the way the Lobster season has started here. $10/lb.
@@davebaker489 so you’re saying that you force Pam to cut the grass too? I pictured you more as a gentleman farmer with a combine size lawnmower…
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Force ? Hardly. The sooner we are done, the sooner she has me all to herself. Well that and she can have a well earned glass of wine. (ps ...You asked) LOL
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Can you elaborate on gardening in Mexico. What is the problem? Please.
We live in La Paz, which is really a desert. So the problem isn’t Mexico, but the location where we live. The soil is bad, there are gophers that eat the roots and water is scarce.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you for your response. I am looking forward to your upcoming videos re recycling and would love to see just what Non Mexicans living in Mexico are doing re Animal Rescue and sterilisation. Bringing the Mexican people along whether it be by creating Art enclaves and promoting Mexican Artists or start up loans for small businesses like mums who need to work from home but can sew or cook etc They do them in India. I would really like to see what expats are doing to educate and assist Mexicans. You are clearly not a taker and give back with your compassion and promotion. I just want to see what I could participate in that would give me and the people I wish to work with a better self worth and opportunity.
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You have very nice teeth! Do you get your dental work in Mexico? I would be interested in that topic.
Thanks! I've been wearing my retainer ever night for 25+ years! I've not had any dental work done in Mexico. But I'd definitely do it if I needed anything (we travel back to the states and my checkups are covered 100% by insurance.) If I end up at a dentist (or find someone who will let me film them,) I'll definitely do a video.
Brighton, are Mexican authorities ever opposed to people with permanent spending more time in the US than in Mexico? Do you Airbnb your home in Oregon for five months?
Mexican authorities don’t really care where you live. You can get permanent residency and never go back to Mexico.
We rent out our home in Oregon to “friends of friends” at a pretty low rate. That way we don’t need to get it into “airbnb shape” before we leave. And winter is low season in Oregon.
Life without Walmart.
Walmart has plenty of locations in both sides of the border. Mexico has more Walmarts per capita than the US.
If you want to speak Spanish just come to Tampa lol.
Are you offering a free place to stay?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico lol, not for long, headed out to try colombia!
PS Did you see what your friends found in P V ? P n D
@davebaker489 Uhh... yeah. That's crazy. Enough of a reason to cross PV off my list of cities I'll be visiting in the future!!!