Last night there was a scorpion in our bed. Not sure how it got there, but its beso stung for about ten minutes and then I was back to sleep. Never a dull moment.
One of Mexico’s most famous couples, Freda Kalo & Diego Rivera
The process of retiring, moving, and building a house in Mexico is not for the faint-hearted. It is an endless learning opportunity. The lessons we continue to learn are the result of expectations and privilege as persons born and raised in the United States. Straddling two cultures and two languages is a daily tightrope. Some days it’s endlessly fun and fascinating, other days, not so much.
The daily and sometimes hourly challenge is to remind ourselves NOT to blame our difficulties on Mexico. We chose to come here. I don’t think that reading a dozen e-books on how to build a house in Mexico would have helped. Laws change with each turnover in government and our experience in Bacalar will be very different from the next person’s.
At the same time, we are determined to hang in here and see it through. It is so beautiful. It’s a peaceful happy life, even with the occasional scorpion.
the adventures of dos tortas 
Patience has never been a strong suit for me. But I have decided it is better than having a heart attack. So here’s to enjoying the process and right now.
LikeLike
It has been said that living in Mexico teaches you patience. I suppose that is true, for someone that is teach-able. That may not be me. What I have learned is that I can do about anything, and that includes dealing with the unknown challenges. So far!
LikeLike
Amen Karen. It’s all about the choices we make.
LikeLike
I don’t know if I would be as patient as you are. I know it’s a struggle, but in the end, it will all be worth it.
LikeLike
We decided it beats the alternative BEING CRAZY!
LikeLike
When you stop comparing it to the U.S. way it starts looking normal and manageable. We had that experience in India, which looked very dirty even compared to New York – and people threw their garbage into the street – but then we saw a cows come and eat the food scraps and it started to look different.
LikeLike
You are so right Jamie. Our new normal.
LikeLike
Good attitude to take. . .and we totally empathize since we are in the same boat, just a little further along.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Need to talk to you.
LikeLike