Death and Life in Mexico
This is not a story about how Mexico celebrates its Día de los Muertos ritual, or how Americans come here to retire... then forget to die. The other day I came across the black-and-white details of how and where US citizens meet their maker in foreign lands. You see, the US State Department is required by law to report non-natural deaths by US citizens in foreign countries.
Anyone who’s explored beyond the comforts of Western Europe knows...
Anyone who’s explored beyond the comforts of Western Europe knows...

There are so many different places to go for good meals here in Chapala and Ajijic! There are places where you can get a good meal for only 80 pesos (US $4.50). You could also have a good meal at night in a nice restaurant for only $10 per person.
Moving to another country gives you a new lease on life. When you move to a new country you have new experiences.
Some people who have retired here in San Juan del Sur live a great life. There are certain foundations and activities that you can get involved in as a retiree, if that is what you want. There are certainly a lot of opportunities to donate your time and spend time with people here, whether it be in education, sports, spending time with the elderly, health projects, etc. There are a lot of different projects that you can join in if that is what you enjoy doing.
I have been living in the Lisbon area countryside since 1983, the first ten years as a single woman living alone, and up to now have never felt unsafe. What exists in this area is mostly petty crimes of opportunity, eg. bags or cameras left in a parked car, or houses obviously unoccupied.
It all started so innocently.