Hello everyone,
My husband, Enrique, and I are planning to move to Ajijic sometime in 2016. My husband was born in Mexico but hasn't lived there for over 30 years. We met when I was doing a studies abroad program in Guadalajara in college. After we married, we moved to the U.S., raised a family, and Enrique has operated a veterinary practice in S. Florida since 1986. Our daughter is now grown and off on her own and we feel a yearning to return to Mexico. But, we have so many questions! The relocation process seems overwhelming. So glad this forum exists!
At this point, I guess we're trying to figure out what the first step should be. We're thinking of making a visit to Ajijic in the next couple of months and staying for a week, just to get a feel for the place. We spent a few days there last year, but we need to approach our next visit as potential residents rather than tourists. Any recommendations regarding things we should do or places we should go during that visit? We were thinking we'd rent for the first year, but I'm not sure what to do about furniture. Unlike many expats, we really want to keep our furniture. Does anyone have experiences to share about moving their furniture down?
I look forward to our adventure and to meeting those of you that live in the Lake Chapala area.
Shannon and Enrique Borrego