I hope it’s obvious to most that I don’t mean to insult anyone…my purpose is always to inform and entertain, and hopefully give you at least one or two good chuckles. 😉

Sounds great, Mark, and congratulations on marrying a wonderful Mexicana! I know what they are like and absolutely love them. Let family come whenever they can – at least they show up!! In the United States you’d be glad if they came at all. My sons married gringas and I’m still in Mexican mode after living downtown Cancun for twelve years in early retirement. I was certainly happier there than in my native country in Europe and happier than I ever was in California. However, at the time I decided to sell and return, I could already feel the changes in the air. It no longer felt as safe as it used to be. Although I lived in a large beautiful condominium with protectores all over incl. the balconies, I felt insecure. There had been Hurrican Wilma passing through, etc. Neighborhood friend, la dentista on the corner, suddenly was paying quotas. My Mexican experience was losing the tranquilidad it once had. Time to pick up and leave. But I miss it every single day and while I still speak Spanish four days a week with native Mexicanas four days a week, I still miss my life and the people more than I can tell you. I absolutely adore the Mexican sense of humor and miss it more than anything. As to all the problems I read about above, I simply can’t relate.
It was fine for me that people showed up late as I always have myself. I never had problems with the heat and humidity and, in fact, never used the minisplits that always broke down. Los puro Mexicanos used ceiling fans and that was good enough for me, too. To pay with credit cards and 500 pesos notes when you live in Mexico – you’ve got to be kidding, right? I would have felt totally like a visitor. Instead I always paid the same way as the majority of Mexicans did, small bills and change. In fact, it never occurred to me to do otherwise. I did argue at Profeco about neighbors messing with my gas and el. down on the street and always came out on top. Even at Aguakan I frequently received credit on my water bill. So I was always heard, but I spoke Spanish well and they treated me with respect. !Viva Mexico!

Mexico is interesting. It is a huge country and some things vary in different cities and regions. I get charged for electricity, telephone, and internet even if I do not use them. I have tried to get credit for the times they were not available and it seems impossible. My water is billed based on a water meter, so overall I only pay for what I use.
I think it is a great article.

I think we all need to make the important distinction between what is just the way that life annoying rolls ( no matter what country you live in)….and those things that are particular to Mexico.

Sarah is a very good writer and has submitted many articles to this website sharing her experiences from living in Mexico for many years. You calling her a liar is uncalled for. I suspect that her experience is simply different than yours. Your comment is mierda (for the most part).

“These articles are so insulting to Mexico !”
Have you ever been to Mexico?

How? Why?