We made it!

[terrybahena]

Well friends, it took a little longer than expected- 7 days including the day & a half at the border, but we have been here since Sunday afternoon. We are very very happy, of course the house is a mess, boxes everywhere and no furniture, but we had our first meal cooked in our home last nite! Monday we got electricity (knocked out by a huge storm Sun nite), and water- comes on a truck every day, plsu the pumps working for the cisterns for the water for anything except drinking. Tues was a bank account and gas for cooking. Today we tried for internet/tv/phone but were unsuccessful- that's ok, manana, and my beautiful neighbor says I can sit on her back patio any time of day to get internet! Sam (my dog) is suffering a little from the heat, but so am I- I wonder how long it takes to get acclimated...hmm I'll google it.
Thre beach is so amazing! This morning a school of dolphins AND a school of sharks chasing the sardines, then later some random horses just walking on the beach and munching stray tufts of grass. My husband is over the moon to be back in his country and creating an even longer "honeydo" list than I made for him ha ha! Life is so beautiful. Next time maybe I'll tell the story about how apparently I'm here "undocumented"! ha ha I paid but nobody filled out their side of the form. But we have to go to Acapulco next week after we receive our lic plates Monday, to apply for my FM3 since the bank would only put as beneficiary until I get it! Oh and I LOVE napping in the hammock! Cheers!

[DNP]

Originally Posted by terrybahena

Well friends, it took a little longer than expected- 7 days including the day & a half at the border, but we have been here since Sunday afternoon. We are very very happy, of course the house is a mess, boxes everywhere and no furniture, but we had our first meal cooked in our home last nite! Monday we got electricity (knocked out by a huge storm Sun nite), and water- comes on a truck every day, plsu the pumps working for the cisterns for the water for anything except drinking. Tues was a bank account and gas for cooking. Today we tried for internet/tv/phone but were unsuccessful- that's ok, manana, and my beautiful neighbor says I can sit on her back patio any time of day to get internet! Sam (my dog) is suffering a little from the heat, but so am I- I wonder how long it takes to get acclimated...hmm I'll google it.
Thre beach is so amazing! This morning a school of dolphins AND a school of sharks chasing the sardines, then later some random horses just walking on the beach and munching stray tufts of grass. My husband is over the moon to be back in his country and creating an even longer "honeydo" list than I made for him ha ha! Life is so beautiful. Next time maybe I'll tell the story about how apparently I'm here "undocumented"! ha ha I paid but nobody filled out their side of the form. But we have to go to Acapulco next week after we receive our lic plates Monday, to apply for my FM3 since the bank would only put as beneficiary until I get it! Oh and I LOVE napping in the hammock! Cheers!

Thanks for the update. I can hear and feel your joy.

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[Longford]

Congrats on the start of your new life in Mexico!

[Ken Wood]

Border crossings always have the potential of becoming an adventure. A successful crossing is one where you end up on this side of it, regardless of the shenanigans one must endure to achieve that crossing. Congratulations on your trip and the adventures yet to come.

[mickisue1]

Originally Posted by Ken Wood

Border crossings always have the potential of becoming an adventure. A successful crossing is one where you end up on this side of it, regardless of the shenanigans one must endure to achieve that crossing. Congratulations on your trip and the adventures yet to come.

WOOHOO!!!!

So happy for you, Terry.

[Detailman]

I can feel your excitement. It might take a bit of time to get settled but everything will fall into place. Enjoy your new location and adventure.

[Isla Verde]

Mazel tov to you and your husband, and your dog, of course!

[Quetza]

Congratulations! It sounds like a really interesting adventure, your journey to your new home. Lots of great stories to tell later

Your happiness at being there really shows in your post and makes me incredibly happy for you, your husband and your dog.

[CheeseWiz]

The is the first day of the rest of your life!
Congratulations and welcome!

[FHBOY]

FANTASTIC! CONGRATS! You are starting a new chapter in your book of life - exciting marvelous!

Can feel your joy and thank you for letting us share it with you.

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