Comments on: Ajijic, Mexico On $200 Per Month

By: Barbie

Barbie — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:15:28 +0000

Then, read everything on my site.

By: alan lichter

alan lichter — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:44:56 +0000

would like to receive general news about retiring and/or travelling in Mexico. It would be helpful to learn about different areas and what they offer in termns of climate, food, costs, etc.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:21:37 +0000

Jana – Charlie helps lots of folks interested in the area. Let me know if you want contact…but – do read my free info – think that will help you a lot. Barbie

By: Jana Westley

Jana Westley — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:08:18 +0000

Hi Barbie,
thank you for your reply. I will be going to Lake Chapala area in October 2011. The more I think about how to best arrange my ca. 6 months rental, I am inclined to rent on the North side for 1 month and then while living in the area, to find a long term rental for the remaining 5 months. I will not have a car, so a good bus connection is important. Would you or any of your readers recommend some contacts? I find the listings for rentals from big companies very limited.
Your opinion is most appreciated. Can’t wait to visit my future home.
Hasta la vista,
Jana

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:14:21 +0000

Hi Jana, Yes – sorry for the delay in answering – your email came through just fine :) I think you have good plans in order – visit the different places and then decide the spot for you! Do read all my free articles and newsletters, etc. you’ll be well prepared. Best to you, Barbie

By: Jana Westley

Jana Westley — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:25:17 +0000

Hi Barbie,
I just found your website and am very grateful for all your information. I have been doing lots of research about retireing to Mexico from Canada. I am a single divorcee, multilinguial. Am just starting studying Spanish, Nr. 7 for me. No problem.
I would like to visit Lake Chapala area for several months, probably in November 2011 and check things out. I am like Tom, I am not interested in partying crowds of gringos. I will be living on a modest income and will be renting long term. I am en enthusiastic gardener so can’t wait to be able to “dig in the dirt” and create something beautiful all year round, compared to living in Canada. I am of european background and just came back from living a year in Toscana/Italy (can’t afford to live there permanently, unfortunately).
Would appreciate any advice from you or Tom how to go best about my move to Lake Chapala area. The South side sounds great, not just for economic reasons. I always travel and live like the natives, that’s my motto.
Thank you again for your great site and am looking forward to your reply.
Hasta luegos,
Jana

By: Sandye

Sandye — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:53:02 +0000

Hi Barbie,

I am interested in the town that Charlie lives in. I am seriously wanting to come look and maybe rent for one month and look around hard. Then come back and downsize all and get my ducks in order.

If there was a way for all not to mention any names, unless they want to, to list the smaller cities in all the places I have read about. I have 2 other people interested also. All of us would be separate residences and come in different years due to the date they will retire, I am an am ready.

Just a thought.

By: Toni Marie Belmonte

Toni Marie Belmonte — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:20:34 +0000

This sounds too good to be true! I, too, would love to hear more from Charlie. Please let me know. Thanking you in advance –Toni Marie

Hi Toni, I will let him know. Barbie

By: Kathleen Huffman

Kathleen Huffman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:49:52 +0000

Keep up the good work. We are bogged down with reponsibillities right now, Mother in Law suffering dementia, kids moving to our area after finishing college, and a business to run. We had the business on the market for a while, (it is showing a profit even in this tough economy,) but it didn’t sell. Having the information from your newsletters gives me hope that we too may advance to retirement in a warm welcoming climate. At this Thanksgiving time, I am thankful for your uplifting message.

Dear Kathleen,
And correspondence like yours makes me feel that all the time I take on my site is very much worth it :) Thank you. Barbie

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:31:05 +0000

Hi Connie – Nuevo Progreso is still a good place. Driving from Texas? It’s a long way, but basically, if you stay on toll roads and are cautious. Others have done it. And Charlie lives “across the lake” See my response to Tom.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:27:13 +0000

Hi Susan, Please read my response to Tom here. I can do the same for you.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:48:53 +0000

Hi Tom, I’m sure you understand why I don’t do that on the web – however, if you would like contact with Charlie, let me know, and I will instigate an email introduction for you. Charlie is just a retiree who I happened to contact – he’s not a realtor, tour guide, nor anything like that, other than another really kind retiree, enjoying the savings that can be realized in Mexico. I have sent Charlie a few people who I felt could really be helped by someone willing to put their time into just making sure retirees can “get along” in Mexico. Each time I ask him if he’s willing to help someone, he’s been very gracious – I just hesitate to take advantage of him – but, if there are specifics you think he could help you with, I will again ask him. I hope you understand. Let me know, via an email, Tom. Best to you – Barbie

By: Tom Alsheskie

Tom Alsheskie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:33:31 +0000

We are planning a trip to the Ajijic area in January 2010. Can you be more specific on Charlie’s location?

Thanks.

By: Susan Graber

Susan Graber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:47:43 +0000

What town does Charlie live in. We too would like to avoid the concentrated gringo areas. We speak Spanish so communication is not a problem.

Thank you

By: Connie Pickerill

Connie Pickerill — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:39 +0000

What area does Charlie live in? See, we had given up because the prices around Chapala kept going up allot in the past two years and our SS won’t go up much if at all. This is encouraging. We may want to visit Charlie. We don’t fly. How is driving in Mexico from Texas? I have heard the borders are dangerous right now. We have been to Nuevo Progreso twice for dental work It has been over a year since we went.