Playa Del Carmen is an interesting mix of laidback and frenetic. The frenetic part is the downtown shopping restaurant core; and after dark that energy at least doubles. The laidback part is the energy of the people, even in the frenetic areas. There are lots of vendors hawking things, but many of …
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Life Is Cheap!
Today was Sheila's haircut day. These are always exciting because of the unknown quality. We went to a stylist recommended by our property manager, Angela. When we arrived at the salon, Jazmin, the stylist, was not there. Instead a young man performed a luxurious shampoo on Sheila. When Jazmin …
The Biggest Lesson
As we get ready to move on in a week I am in a reminiscing mood. Since leaving the states, the way I view the world has slowly evolved. Looking back I am anxious to put some shifting perspectives in print. I am going to start with the city of Oaxaca. Talk about shifting perspective! Fond memories of …
Healthcare, Mexico or U.S.
Today is a short one. I caught an early taxi today to have an MRI of the right knee at 8a.m. Yesterday I saw my doctor. He wrote a script for the MRI. I was out of there at slightly past 9 am. Beautiful clean office with ultra modern equipment. Paid cash, $225. I might save a little bit having it …
Escape the Confines: Beverages
Somewhere along the way I feel as if I have transitioned from traveler to living somewhere. Life has become quite settled here in Oaxaca. We have established routes we walk. We frequent venues, cafes, food stands, places to buy provisions. It has me thinking that perhaps we need to freshen things. I …