My 1 year Anniversary

I have now lived in Zihuatanejo for a full year. I’m often asked “any regrets” and I can say absolutely none. For me it was the right thing to do. In making this move I have become a minimalist. Not only was it not practical to move a lifetime of acquired stuff to Mexico. But I live in a one bedroom apartment with very little cupboard space and no real storage space. So if it isn’t used daily there is no place for it. And that has become surprisingly freeing. I am still continuing to cull unnecessary items.

The other thing I’m asked is how did you manage the summer heat and humidity? Well, surprisingly well. My apartment is well situated to catch the breeze of the bay which is only a little over a block away. I had installed sun screen pull down shades for my balcony and with the ceiling fans in each the living room, kitchen, and bedroom I didn’t turn on the air-conditioner until the last couple of weeks of the 90+ degree weather and then only for a couple of hours in the late afternoon. The only real issue with the heat was I developed a heat rash and didn’t realize what it was until it became quite uncomfortable. I just thought I was being chewed up by mosquitos. Once I knew what it was and got it under control I was much more comfortable.

I thought it might be lonely without my large circle of female friends that keep me so busy during the high season, and while I missed them there were still my friends who live here full time to keep company and to go and do things with.

I took a major trip, a 3 week African Safari this summer and a shorter 5 day trip to Cancun for my sons wedding. And I will plan on taking a big trip every summer. And yes I travel alone and throughly enjoy it.

Signing off KO