(Sorry guys, this may be TMI for some… So, if you can’t handle “female health talk” then maybe skip this one) When we moved here from the States my US Dr. told me that my last pap smear was abnormal but not to worry about it, she’d see me in a year… Personally, that didn’t…
Retirement Isn’t Easy For Everyone…
Don’t get me wrong, I am thrilled to have retired at 40. It’s a dream come true! However, it is not easy for me to sit still for very long. Have you met me?When we first decided to do this I knew I would have to have something to do in my free time. I…
Our Experience with Medical in Mexico
For those of you who are unaware, we have been spending a bit of time in the local hospital as I (Tarah) have a tumor that I need to get removed. It’s nothing major but it’s something that has to be taken care of… It seems I have a teratoma tumor which is removed by laparoscopic surgery. I…
Lights, Camera, Action – Our Opportunity to be TV Stars!
We recently had the pleasure of being a part of a pilot for a new potential expat show that is being pitched to the networks. They came to our home and filmed us answering questions and talking about our move to Mexico. We also had the opportunity to check out a local cenote we hadn’t…
Mosquitos in Mexico
Mosquitos are here and they are hungry… it’s nearly impossible to not get bitten. We spray when we go out at night and yet, somehow, they still find a way in to get in a little itchy bite… I am hoping I have just stumbled across the one thing that will work. I am going…
Our Scuba Obsession!
Recently, I received my scuba certification and let me tell you it was the best, most exciting thing I’ve ever done. The class took about 2-4 hours for 4-5 days (not including the homework), but it was well worth it. Tarah has been certified for a long time, but it’s been several years since she’s…
Our Family Came to Visit us in the Riviera Maya
Dinner at Alux in Playa Our family recently visited for 10 days to escape the cold weather of Ohio. Keith and I tried to be good this time and build an itinerary so we didn’t wake up each morning saying “hmmm, what should we do today” to 6 different people. Surprisingly, it worked out really…
A quick video of our home and why we love it here.
Mexico has been an amazing experience thus far. Sometimes it’s hard to explain to people what life is like here and why we chose to leave a nice home, good jobs, and our friends and family back in the old country. So, Tarah and I have recently made a short video describing what we love,…
Our Lost Vacation
Keith & I had a dream vacation scheduled to be happening right now, but sadly, due to a missed connection due to Delta delaying us, we missed it.Right now we should be headed into New Calcedonia before heading to the Fiji islands with Princess Cruises.It all happened on January 9th when we went to the…
We Officially Moved to Mexico
Sorry, we aren’t all that great at updating this page… We are trying.. We officially made the move to Mexico on November 5th and were there for 5 weeks working on our visas, getting furniture, making friends, exploring and just enjoying our time there. We managed to get our place almost fully furnished thanks to…