Craig

Tess made the move about half a year ago. She's a member of the Social Security life style. If you are reading this thread Tess, what do you think about this gentleman moving to Z?

Craig

I just saw Tess and she is looking quite well, but I believe you disrespect her by referring to her as the "Social Security lifestyle". Really Craig, maybe I've forgotten U.S. customs and manners, or maybe it's just a Left Coast thing, but in the rest of the world people's finances are a very personal matter.

Nothing disrespectful about it, nor does it have anything to do with personal finances. I'm quite knowledgable in this area as I live the SS lifestyle. What it means is one has succeeded in avoiding all the fatal pitfalls life places in our paths or forces upon us as our years pass and we have made it, still breathing, to a certain age. It means the years ahead of us can be enjoyed more to our choosing than determined by necessity, as the years behind us were. In other words, we made it to retirement very much alive and kicking.

I appreciate you're doing the manly thing and trying to protect her from harsh comments, but I doubt she asked you to do that and she has proven here many times she speaks quite well for herself.

Craig

Looks like fun!

My sister-in-law fell and required stitches last winter and we took her to Clinica Maciel also. My experiences were similar to yours -- they stitched her up fine, but told us that if there had been any complications she needed to go back to the States. I was quite impressed with the honesty of the doctors as to what they could and could not do.

Thank you for the story and advice. It must have been a harrowing experience.

When it comes to be that where you live-the culture, the people that surround you, and the lifestyle - is so very out of tune with your fundamental priorities it becomes a strain just to exist. A shift in thinking occurs, maybe.

It helps to have essentially zero connection to material belongings. You don't fuss about moving things, you don't fuss to get new things, you don't miss the things you left.. it makes it easier I think.

It's a little about the adventure, too. I'm not obligated to stay anywhere, I have no plans to buy or build a house or start any sort of business. I don't need a local job because our jobs travel with us. If Zihuatanejo isn't a fit I hear it's an awesome place to visit. We can explore and see what does fit. The unknown thrills me rather than causes uncertainty. However, my wife is a relentless planner and I have children so I can understand being sensible and doing a spot of researching before you leap.

Rob, the thread was deleted but could you post that Cafe Tacuba video. Went back to watch it a second time and it was gone. Can only find a defected, incomplete version on the youtube. Thanks.

HAPPY to oblige! I've liked Café Tacuba (aka Café Takvba) since the first time I saw them on Paco Stanley ages ago.

I've added another of my favorite videos by them below this one. It's lyrics are a true work of art!

The other issue is cash. Surely on a 5 or 6 month stay you'd deserve a break in the daily rate (esp off season) but cash wise, I know I could find a far better value (albeit, not bay front)and get a real long-stay apartment with more room & more amenities (amenities that would matter to me, but perhaps not to you).

Any idea what they are quoting for a monthly or 6 month stay?

Edit: For my money, for 5 or 6 months, I'd seek out a small house or something ... Dario Galeana for instance comes to mind for location, but that's just me.

I had a heart attack two months ago..... But I shoot craps, too.

Y I K E S..... as you are WAAAAY too young for THAT scene, Señor.

NTL, pursuant to ALL that has been described and referenced herewith, I can only Strongly Recommend that the aforementioned Emergency Medi-Vac procedures ARE fully known and 'operational', as being just-as-important (IMHO) as is finding Z Right Living Conditions....!

Yes, there IS a vast difference between simply "gambling your money".... and gambling your LIFE...!