Yucatan Gringos

Our son Scott posed a suggestion for topics for this post. . . (as we are currently in the ‘waiting’ mode of getting things moving for our intended ‘move’). . . What are the top ten reasons for moving to the Yucatan?. . .

He suggested a few topics. . . the availability of beach front property (at a still reasonable price) in the area. . . the government spending of ‘many’ dollars for improvements in the area. . . the free trade zone. .  and I added quickly the more reasonable cost of medical and living. . the many Mayan ruins and cenotes to explore. . and a few others that I will expand on later. . . . But, after a few more hours of thought on the subject, I realized that the number ONE reason that we have decided to move to the Yucatan is quite simple. . . Why ‘not’ just plain ‘enjoy’ our retirement years. . .

At 60 years of age, and hubby several older, we are really ready to enjoy whatever years we have left. . . We have often, over the course of our married life, explored various locations for real estate that offers a more ‘exotic’ and peaceful way of life than the one we were living. . . We have moved around quite a bit in this journey, mainly due to the traveling nature of hubby’s work. . . Oregon was breathtaking. . .and we took to the mountains most weekends, awing in the pristine beauty of nature in the crystal clear rivers and streams, the majestic forests. . but my most memorable time was our stay on the coast. . .something about the water. . something about the constant rhythmic beat of the waves. . California was intriguing, and I quickly understood our forefather’s ‘westward ho’ reasoning. . Many other states were visited in our traveling lifestyle, but during the course of all these years, we still researched areas that had a ‘link’ with water and a laid-back lifestyle. . . Still, our choice of a living location was based on economic and family reasons. . . which brought us to this ‘home in the woods’ - that we ‘actually built ourselves’ and where we have made many friends that we will hate to leave. . .

But. . . there is a lot of work and upkeep to 17 acres of land. . . the yearly taxes on the place keep rising. . our home is comfortable and ’snug’ - but during the colder season that is just where we are confined. . . Why ‘not’ take off on an adventure to a warmer climate, into a home on the beach, and sample the simple life while we still have a chance???

So . . the number one reason that we are attempting to make this move to the Yucatan is simple. . . We want to. . .We want to sample the simple life. . . we want to stroll on the beach. . we want to watch the sun rise and set over the endless waters. . “I” would like to be able to ‘delegate out’ some of the many humdrum, endless chores that go with being the ‘homemaker’ - (be able to afford a maid!!). . to just take life easy and hopefully find more time to relax, to get back into my interests of writing and art, to savor the joys of this earth. . . and to welcome my family and friends into our home on the beach. . .

As a footnote. . . here are two sample pictures of some of my silly ‘art’ that is available on t-shirt, aprons, mugs and more at my gallery at zazzle.com. . . take a look and you just might find something that ’strikes your fancy’. . .and if you do (!) . . then maybe I can afford that maid!. . Best wishes to all. . .