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This is a friendly group designed to discuss life in Mexico. Customs, food, visits to Mexico or for people who want to learn more about life in Mexico from an expat standpoint. Please honor the mission of this group. Anything political, racist or otherwise inappropriate for this group will be deleted. Questions, stories and sharing of experiences of Mexico are welcome.
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Bienvenidos!
Welcome to the group! This is for people who live in Mexico and for people who are interested in living in Mexico and want to learn more, or for expats who live here and want to connect with each other and exchange news and information. I live in Ensenada, Baja CA. I moved here in June 2004 and absolutely love it!
Mexico is a rich and diverse country, with lovely people and stunning geography. All of us in this group love this country that has so warmly embraced us, and we have a great time discussing our experiences and our attempts to learn Spanish. Enjoy!
Mexico is a rich and diverse country, with lovely people and stunning geography. All of us in this group love this country that has so warmly embraced us, and we have a great time discussing our experiences and our attempts to learn Spanish. Enjoy!
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San Antonio Necua Festival
I went with friends to the annual Native festival here, and made lots of little friends! Each of them wanted a turn with the camera, and here are the results! I love this particular festival, and the Baja Norte indigenous people are lovely.
Santa Rosalia
Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur
Beautiful Santa Rosalia, founded in the early ...
Beautiful Santa Rosalia, founded in the early 1700's, and exploited by the French for the mineral resources, the city has made a comeback and has become a jewel of the Sea of Cortez.
At the center of town is a church, Santa Barbara, patron of fishermen, designed and built by Gustave Eiffel, Eiffel tower fame. The homes are French Colonial style, and don't be surprised to see blond hair and blue eyes.
in the reply is a composite of my favorite photos of this city, to see the whole series visit view link
Beautiful Santa Rosalia, founded in the early ...
Beautiful Santa Rosalia, founded in the early 1700's, and exploited by the French for the mineral resources, the city has made a comeback and has become a jewel of the Sea of Cortez.
At the center of town is a church, Santa Barbara, patron of fishermen, designed and built by Gustave Eiffel, Eiffel tower fame. The homes are French Colonial style, and don't be surprised to see blond hair and blue eyes.
in the reply is a composite of my favorite photos of this city, to see the whole series visit view link
Mexico City!!!!!
What a grand time I had, with AleFlores and her actress friend Maggie! I saw, heard, did and ate so much and loved every minute! Here are some photos of the Coyoacan district, with its fabulous cultural center, markets, etc. I loved every day in Mexico City and was thrilled so have been treated to a good introduction to it! Slide show in first reply...
comming down to Mexico
Hi all,
I am new to this site and I am thinking a traveling to Mexico for the winter(s). I have only been in the border towns in Mexico. I will travel in my RV with my dog. I know I will have to leave my fire arms in the states, but I would like any tips or destinations for my travels in Mexico.
I am new to this site and I am thinking a traveling to Mexico for the winter(s). I have only been in the border towns in Mexico. I will travel in my RV with my dog. I know I will have to leave my fire arms in the states, but I would like any tips or destinations for my travels in Mexico.
ADIOS GEORGE!!
George Carlin will certainly be missed by me! He has been one of my favorite comedians since the "hippy dippy weather man" RIP George, and thanks for the memories!
In Gudalajara
I made it! Am teaching 4 hours of conversational English daily, keeps me busy staying ahead of my students. Since I have limited access to the internet can only check email occasionally. Will try to keep progress posted!
Visit to San Carlos and Guaymas
Crossing the Sea again from Puerto Escondido, to have much needed windless and refrigeration repairs, I put into San Carlos in hopes of finding the necessary parts there-to no avail.
After two days, I'd had enough of San Carlos, maybe it's the cruiser's blood, but I was reminded too much of Cabo San Lucas with the hustle, prices and flood of ex-pats. I've nothing against ex-pats, just when there's too many of them and the locals become somewhat cynical of them. Besides, San Carlos is a powerboat sportfishing harbor, not for the likes of a rag sailer like me.
The club at SC made up of ex-pats, American and Canadian with a sprinkling of Mexican, held a Dorado fishing tournament for women, some 26 or so boats participated, several hundred were caught and brought back for weighing, then some eaten, some vacuum sealed and frozen, others, well, just wrapped in paper and tossed into the garbage. A friend of mine is an very high offical with the Mexican department of fisheries in Guaymas, and he was just telling me of the depletion of fish (particulary Dorado) in this area. Makes you think what these people would do if in their state a group of people went out fishing and hunting for game there that is getting scarce.
Tetas de Cabra, San Carlos
Guaymas on the other hand, I liked. A commercial fishing port with big ideas. In October their first cruise ship will be coming in. A malecon is being constructed, and the area around the harbor is being cleaned. Now if only they can do something about the hydrogenated fish oil that washes up agains the quays. The people of Guaymas, I like, and for me epitomizes the "new" Mexico, energetic, new ideas, full of hope, a bit boisterous, for the most part, happy with their lives.
I was looking for real estate here, being taken around by friends to view the communities, I may be wrong, but it appears that for #500 a month, one can live modestly, at $1,000 quite handsomely. This includes housing and expenses.
Boat Boneyard, Guaymas
It's now back across the Sea, my 4th time, to Santa Rosalia and on to Bahia Conception.
After two days, I'd had enough of San Carlos, maybe it's the cruiser's blood, but I was reminded too much of Cabo San Lucas with the hustle, prices and flood of ex-pats. I've nothing against ex-pats, just when there's too many of them and the locals become somewhat cynical of them. Besides, San Carlos is a powerboat sportfishing harbor, not for the likes of a rag sailer like me.
The club at SC made up of ex-pats, American and Canadian with a sprinkling of Mexican, held a Dorado fishing tournament for women, some 26 or so boats participated, several hundred were caught and brought back for weighing, then some eaten, some vacuum sealed and frozen, others, well, just wrapped in paper and tossed into the garbage. A friend of mine is an very high offical with the Mexican department of fisheries in Guaymas, and he was just telling me of the depletion of fish (particulary Dorado) in this area. Makes you think what these people would do if in their state a group of people went out fishing and hunting for game there that is getting scarce.
Tetas de Cabra, San Carlos
Guaymas on the other hand, I liked. A commercial fishing port with big ideas. In October their first cruise ship will be coming in. A malecon is being constructed, and the area around the harbor is being cleaned. Now if only they can do something about the hydrogenated fish oil that washes up agains the quays. The people of Guaymas, I like, and for me epitomizes the "new" Mexico, energetic, new ideas, full of hope, a bit boisterous, for the most part, happy with their lives.
I was looking for real estate here, being taken around by friends to view the communities, I may be wrong, but it appears that for #500 a month, one can live modestly, at $1,000 quite handsomely. This includes housing and expenses.
Boat Boneyard, Guaymas
It's now back across the Sea, my 4th time, to Santa Rosalia and on to Bahia Conception.
12 People Trampled to Death in Mexico City
Police in Mexico City say 12 people were trampled to death during a police raid in an overcrowded nightclub where high school students had gathered to celebrate the end of the school year.
Police chief Joel Ortega said nine young people and three police officers died. At least 20 people were injured.
Authorities said police went to the nightclub Friday to check reports that alcohol was being sold to minors.
Police said the club owner announced police had arrived, prompting students to stampede toward the emergency exit.
Ortega said many of the victims died of asphyxiation as they tried to flee through the emergency exit, which was blocked by cases of beer. The police chief said the club was packed well beyond capacity.
Police arrested 39 people, including the club's owner.
Blocked and locked doors are common in Mexico. Public buildings seldom have those panic bars on them. Even the school across the street from me has a chain and padlock around it grill doors all day, during the school day. The kids are locked inside with no means of escape if there were an emergency.
Police chief Joel Ortega said nine young people and three police officers died. At least 20 people were injured.
Authorities said police went to the nightclub Friday to check reports that alcohol was being sold to minors.
Police said the club owner announced police had arrived, prompting students to stampede toward the emergency exit.
Ortega said many of the victims died of asphyxiation as they tried to flee through the emergency exit, which was blocked by cases of beer. The police chief said the club was packed well beyond capacity.
Police arrested 39 people, including the club's owner.
Blocked and locked doors are common in Mexico. Public buildings seldom have those panic bars on them. Even the school across the street from me has a chain and padlock around it grill doors all day, during the school day. The kids are locked inside with no means of escape if there were an emergency.
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