sbegotka After a stint in the USA, we returned to Mexico. The house we’re renting has 5 months left on the lease. It’s located near Lake Chapala in the state of Jalisco. We made a video in which we sat down to discuss the trip. Details. Tips. Our perspective of what it’s like to drive across … Read more Review of the 2021 Trip Back To Mexico
We were about to drive 1000 miles to our destination in Mexico. Open can of worms. Have you ever heard that saying? We decided it best to put new tires on Frosty (our 2000 Ford truck). It was at this time we realized the wheel hubs were worn out. We bought new hubs and installed … Read more F-350 Maintenance
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” M. Aurelius – Meditations No matter what happens, Dave and I have appreciation and happiness that we got this chance. This precious life to live. All around us is the wonder of … Read more Happy New Year
On the YouTube Channel We are experiencing a convergence of equipment malfunctions. Our camera and laptop are due to be replaced. They are limping along with increasing problems. It is interfering with making videos.. That’s the short of it. Read on if you want details. Failing Computer The computer we use for video making is … Read more YouTube Channel NEWS
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On a twisty, treacherous road beside the Sea of Cortez. When we lived near La Paz, we’d drive the road north leading to the tiny pueblo of San Juan de la Costa . A marvelously scenic ride. Along this route we discovered the mouth to an arroyo and hiked up it. It’s surrounded by craggy … Read more The Turquoise Arroyo
A few weeks ago I had Dengue Fever. I’m positive it explains my illness. I didn’t see a doctor, but my symptoms were so specific to those of Dengue Fever. Plus, it is common in the area where we’re living in Mexico. A week before I became ill, a guy at the gym we go … Read more I Had Dengue Fever
Something to do in the Lake Chapala area: Hiking the trails in the mountains behind Ajijic. In the video below, we explored a portion of the El Tepalo Loop trail. Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Where The map below shows where we accessed the trail – noted by the Red Pin: El Tepalo. The map … Read more Things To Do In Ajijic: Hiking Trail
Hey there. On September 20, 2020 we visited Guadalajara for the first time and did a walking tour of part of the downtown area. We drove about 40 miles from Jocotepec to Guadalajara which took around an hour. I had read reports that Mexico’s second-largest city can get a bit congested with traffic. But maybe … Read more First Trip To Guadalajara
Mexico Tourist Visa & Vehicle Import Permit We’re currently living long-term in Mexico. Back in July we signed a one month lease on a condo. You can see a video tour of our condo rental HERE. Forma Migratoria Multiple – Tourist Visa If you do not hold some type of residency permit in Mexico, you … Read more Driving Into Mexico: FMM & TIP