Hey, Pedro

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. I know how many expats are there, but ell me, does the Chapala area feel Mexican still? Or does it feel like an Norte world that's flavored by Mexico?

I finally saw a color photo from a high spot of the Chapala area, and it is rather gorgeous. (I'd only seen weird black and white shots that didn't make me feel good about Chapala.)

I love the idea of being close to Guadalajara without necessarily living right in it. But is Chapala a place for people who want to at least try to speak Spanish and feel some of that old-world Mexico charm?

Thanks so much for your help. Doug