Medical Retirement

wrj · #1 (**permalink**) 5th June 2008, 12:07 AM

Well,
It looks like it is official i'm being medically retired from the military. I'm not sure yet of any dates? but i will be looking to take a little vacation this year around Dec and Jan time frame.is there anyone here looking to host /and or show me around the Mexico area? I just want to check out some property's take in some relaxed night life,and possibly meet some expat's who can just educate me in realtime about the mexico lifestyle? Please private message me for more infromation. as this could turn into a run on post

Thanks

synthia · #2 (**permalink**) 7th June 2008, 03:47 AM

Welcome to the forum! I responded to your post up in the Mexico section, but I just thought of something else. If you will have ongoing medical care needs, are you concerned about being away from the VA hospital system? And you should consider access to medical care when you choose a place to live.

wrj · #3 (**permalink**) 7th June 2008, 09:24 PM

Synthia,
Thanks for your reply but at this time no i would'nt be requireing any V.A. care except maybe a physcial every 5 years and i would be stocking up on medications for at least a 90 day supply.

synthia · #4 (**permalink**) 8th June 2008, 12:45 AM

When you said medical, it raised a flag for me. Glad to hear it's not going to be a concern. Good luck with your explorations.

kevinsurbina · #5 (**permalink**) 24th October 2008, 03:41 PM

Any particular reason to choose Mexico? I know some expats living in Mexico and they like it well enough. I just moved to Cali, Colombia. I expect to live out my remaining years here.

The people are friendly. The climate is great. The food is good. Prices are very reasonable if you enlist the help of a local when shopping. For example, I rented a really crummy, tiny apartment from an expat here when I first arrived. Price? $500. Last week, I rented another apartment that any American of average income would love to live in and at a little less than $300 per month. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with a Jacuzzi style tyb for 2), huge living/dining room, modern, updated kitchen, etc. I tell you this just to show how different things can be when working with an expat and a local.

I don't speak much Spanish and don't find many Colombians so far who speak much English.

Really, I think that's a benefit. I'm being forced to learn Spanish rapidly and I find the best way is to just do it.

Good luck with Mexico.