We made it!!

Today, August 13th we have been living in Mazatlan for 1 year. We can't believe it has already been a year "Living Our Dream".

There have been many challenges living in Mexico that we didn't actually expect but we are working through them together. Our condo and view are fabulous but the traffic noise from the road below has been an issue, especially for me. I had envisioned a more peaceful setting noise wise but have to remember we are in Mexico now. There isn't much of Mexico that is like living in the states. The culture is far different and there are alot of inconveniences to accept. Greg has had an easier time accepting these differences. I am hoping, in time, I will be able to accept them as he has. It certainly has been an adventure moving to Mexico.

We both have really enjoyed visiting the small Mexican villages outside Maz and hope to do that more when we drive our car down next month. We also love the weather with an average temperature of 85 degrees but aren't enjoying the hot humid summer. Our trip up north next month should bring us a short reprieve from this weather. We are contemplating the possibility of buying property up north to escape to during the hot summer months in Maz, and will give it more thought during our visit. We are also looking forward to our road trip and visiting places, family and friends, as well as our first drive through Mexico. Please see our schedule in the next post.

Well wish us luck as we enter our 2nd year in Maz and continue adjusting to the Mexican culture. All in all, it's just great to be retired, relaxing and watching the beautiful sunsets with a cool drink every evening from our terrace.

Here is one of the recent sunsets here in Maz. Enjoy!