PinnedElaine JamesWant to move to Mexico?! We did, and did!After years of deliberate and careful planning my husband and I decide to move to Mexico and live the expat life. We’d worked all our…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Elaine JamesAlcohol In MexicoLike most everything in Mexico, liquor is cheap. Even the name brand stuff is cheaper than in my home country of Canada. The temptation is…Nov 17, 2022Nov 17, 2022
Elaine JamesBlood Work and Other ThingsIf you live in Mexico (or anywhere) long enough, sooner or later you’ll need medical care of some sort. Many folks living here have private…Oct 21, 2022Oct 21, 2022
Elaine JamesGetting your RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes)or Federal Taxpayers RegistryAbout mid year this year, the Mexican Government deemed it necessary for all foreign resident to have a RFC number by July 1, 2022…Oct 7, 2022Oct 7, 2022
Elaine JamesStreet Art in MexicoNot that I’ve travelled to many countries, but the few I have visited always proudly displayed local talent via street art. Community…Sep 5, 2022Sep 5, 2022
Elaine JamesTopes, a Mechanics’ Best FriendAhhhh the Tope (toe-pay), or speed bump for those of us from North of the border. That spine-crunching delight for everyone and anyone…Aug 12, 2022Aug 12, 2022
Elaine JamesSigns are FascinatingSigns, signs, everywhere signs! Just like the song says, they’re everywhere. Some are pretty, some are stupid, some tell me what to do, and…Jul 13, 20221Jul 13, 20221
Elaine JamesNo Such Thing as ParadiseIn the past ten days in our small town, we’ve seen violence involving shooting, death and fire in two of our restaurants/nightclubs. In the…Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
Elaine JamesSnorkelling the Sea of CortezFinally! The Sea of Cortez (or the Gulf of California for some folks) is warm enough to swim in. I love swimming in salt water, it smells…Jun 11, 20221Jun 11, 20221
