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Thanks Warrne for the feedback. Apprecaited! Hopefully I'll bet my SENTRI pass first try early Nov! So if I understand correctly, the sentri gate is up and running at main border crossing at Calexcio, but not up and running yet at the east gate---...
P.S--Ultimately, is having the SENTRI pass worth having? I guess thats my primary question--does it actually move things along getting through the border lines?
Thanks Warren for the Info. I didn't know about the phone bill info needed. I assume to show residency. I have already my the interview appt at Calexico for early Nov, so Hopefully it goes smoothly!
On the advice of a friend who lives full time in Baja, I'm applying for the SENTRI pass through the Calexico office---anyone's comments on how effective this will be, or any problems I should be aware of, are appreciated. Thanks! (San Felipe group...
Now that I'm retired, I'm able to spend more time in San Felipe, and am looking forward to this 'season' as activities gear up. Looking forward to the Shrimp Festival in November! Please see my profile (San Felipe group) for further info about me....
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Make your comments here about your experiences this year and/or in prior years on crossing the International Border into Mexico. Name the point of entry and give the date, as close as possible.
Love the video! By the way, I listened to Eddie G at Juanitos, singing his song "San Felipe"--Loved his singing and I was able to get a CD from him. I love the Lighthouse--great salmon--music is great! San Felipe is up and coming, sort of on the c...
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- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- In US, spending some winter months in San Felipe
- What city and state
- San Felipe/El Dorado Ranch--in US, Grass Valley, CA
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- I fell in love with the San Felipe area when a friend suggested I come just to see how I liked it. I loved it! Always thought of myself as a mountain and water person, never a desert person--but San Felipe has them all, the tranquil beauty of the mountains, turquoise water, fascinating desert--and the people are great. That was in 2002. I found it hard to leave when the time came. Ten months later, I came back, and purchased a lot in the solar section of the El Dorado Ranch development. Haven't regretted the decision one bit. Each year I develop my lot a little more. Haven't been able to build yet, but when I can I will. Meanwhile, I have a liveable trailer on the lot, and now that I'm full time retired, I plan on snowbirding much of the winter months to San Felipe.
I'm a retired legal secretary, loved my job at the time, but love retirement even more. Retired June 2008. A widow now for 14 years---I was 48 when my husband died--I've learned to do many things on my own out of necessity, not necessarily because I prefer it. My husband first suggested the idea of retiring to Mexico, but at the time it just seemed a long way off.
My passion has become traveling in all its forms--RVing, short trips to the coast, and foreign travel. I've been lucky to have had the opportuhity to visit 15 countries thus far and of course many more on "the list" to explore as I can. I learned the concept of Carpe Diem from my husband--seize the day, do it now. And I've embraced that philosophy whole heartily. Swam with the dolphins in Moorea, snorkeled in Bora Bora and the Great Barrier Reef, rode an elephant in Bali, kissed the Blarney Stone, love Turkey with all its history, etc. As various blogs within My Space-Mexico indicate, it takes an independant type (man or woman) to leave the comfort zone of the States and venture out on her own, but I have embraced it. My preference is to share these new experiences with someone special, but until that guy comes along, if he does, I'll continue 'doing my own thing" and enjoying every moment of it.
I'm looking forward to making new friendships in my second home, Mexico, refreshing my weak high school Spanish with lessons, and exploring more areas of Mexico. Any suggestions are welcome!
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- At 10:17am on October 24, 2009,
Rob Cromwell said…
- Happy to hear from you Carolyn - welcome to Baja - Rob
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Excellent news. Thanks for the update Doug. I'm hoping the Mexican government pulls out all stops and promotes tourist in the US and Canada to come to Mexico. A return of tourism to previous times will do much to pull much of the Mexican economy o...
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We went to Puerto Penasco, Rocky Point last week. The crowds are gone. It is perfect golf weather. The Mexican people were really glad to see us back. Nothing is crowded. You can walk you dog for miles on the beach. You can set in the sun and not ...
Banks generally change local trust officers with fair regularity. The worst is HSBC, the best is Bancomer, in our area. When the banks went through privatization in 1994, and the changing of hands and names several times in some cases, many trusts...
Hi Doug, if you want something that will likely work when you are out of town and with out a Telmex hook up
(at your ranch) I would suggest trying Skype. You can download it for free to start with. Then, if you want to use the phone service you si...
Had Vonage, now use Magic Jack. We have Telmex DSL in downtown Cabo and Hughesnet satelite at our ranch. Nothing owrks on the satelite; you have to speak in single syllables. And when the Telmex system is under heavy use such as every day during t...
Thanks Carol, a good article.
Our company, The Settlement Company has a property tax and bank trust paying system for owners who are not in Mexico when these things come due. This is something we have been doing fro over 15 years. We also have a n...
Thanks Doug. That is great news for Los Cabos.
John
Cabo's Mile-long Airstrip Goes International!
On November 5th, State Secretary of Tourism Alberto Trevino announced that the airstrip north of Cabo San Lucas has finally acheived status as an International aerodrome. This will make "Cabo San Lucas...
I usually blog if I get asked a question several times. Someone has been searching one of my blogs with this question for several days, I guess that counts as being asked. At least next time he/she searches they’ll find something!
The smarty-pa...
How close is Nayarit Mexico to Loreto Mexico where alleybenito lives, my brother?
I would like to congratulate Nina Joy and family and all of the people who, in concert, promote Puerto Penasco. I cannot think of a community which out promotes them. Their efforts should inspire similar activities in other communities that may be...
Oops, that link for gas and diesel prices is http://www.mexicomike.com/database/runner/public/mx_fuel_prices_list.php
Mercy,
Thank you for your post. When my book on living in Mexico, "Live Better South of the Border in Mexico" was first published back in the 1990's (it gets updated on a 3-4 year cycle and is in the 4th printing, I think), I tried to dispel the ...
By John K. Glaab, CIPS
The National Association of Realtors® has announced the appointment of Jeff Hornberger as Director, Global Alliances (GBA). Jeff has been with NAR for over 10 years; 8 of which were in the International division where he man...
OOPS Lets try this again with workable links...Hello everyone! My name is NIna Joy and my family: Bracken, Now Joy, Star Joy and Iam Joy Cherry own http://www.puertopenascotv.com/and http://www.PuertoPenascoNow.com as well as a few other websites ...
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