Living in Mexico and Learning to Speak Spanish: Tales & How-to Tips

The purpose of this blog is to provide information about Mexico -- mostly through my husband's and my day-to-day experiences of living in Mexico, specifically in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, by Lake Chapala near Ajijic. I write for people who might live or retire in Mexico, for expats or travelers currently in Mexico, and for Mexicans. I write about how to learn to speak Spanish, why it's important, and how to get started. For more, visit my website www.mexico-with-heart.com as well! -- Rosana Hart

 

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Living in Mexico Presentation


Last night Kelly showed slides and I talked about living in Mexico. Some 30 to 40 people turned up and quite a few of them were seriously interested in spending time in Mexico or even moving there. One friend is heading for the Yucatan soon; others were thinking of the west coast; and I wouldn't be surprised if we get visitors in Bernal, once we are back there.

It was kind of a how-to talk that I gave, nothing much new to readers of this blog. How the cultures are different, health care, costs of living and real estate, weather and climate, how warm the Mexicans are, dangers real and imagined, travel, etc.

Speaking of dangers, a couple we know have just completed a bicycle trip around the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and other places. They commented in their blog that perhaps the world is friendlier and safer than most people think! I liked that idea.

2 Comments:

  • At August 19, 2005 10:33 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi!
    I lived on Isla Mujeres, Q. Roo for about six months and loved it!! "My" beach (Playa Gringo) was 50 yards from my apartment near El Garrofon. Then 9/11 happened and I came back in case we all needed to grab weapons and start eliminating Muslim extremists. Being in another country on that fateful day was scary and confusing.
    Stay away from ALL border towns and head inland. I enjoyed Ciudad de Chihuahua for the two weeks I spent there. Cheap motels and food, lots of gorgeous women and Copper Canyon...VIVA MEXICO!!

     
  • At November 05, 2007 11:05 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    "....grab weapons and start eliminating Muslim extremists?".
    I must admit that at first I was repulsed by that characterization. Then it occurred to me that maybe I should feel proud that Dick Cheney and I read the same blog.

     

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