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AguaDulce
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Sunshine1 welcome. Sorry but this is a very negative forum. You will get some help and you will get a lot of negative BS
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AKgringo
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Sunshine1, I think your reply's are spot on, and welcome. Quite a few folks find this forum, ask a question or two, and are never heard from again
to let us know what they thought of all the information or advice they got.
Getting away from northwest gloom makes sense. I don't mind storms, as long as there are dry sunny days in between. I leave Alaska in the winter
these days, but stay in northern CA and buy a season pass at a ski area, so my perspective is warped!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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AKgringo
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Quote: Originally posted by AguaDulce  | | Sunshine1 welcome. Sorry but this is a very negative forum. You will get some help and you will get a lot of negative BS |
AugaDulce, did my reply sound negative? If so, I sincerely apologize, I knew that I could not offer much useful info, but I was interested in
welcoming a new member, and following the information flow.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Sunshine1
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Agua, I have only been on here since this afternoon. I have been welcomed in a good way and have felt every poster had something to offer. I am open
to any and all helpful comments/suggestions. As I said earlier, I have never even been to Baja but have some friends who retired and recently built a
home in Baja Ascuncion. Watching their home being constructed through many, many photos, which included other things/surroundings I don't think that
is the place for me. There are good and bad people everywhere; I choose to go in thinking most people want to share their experience to be helpful.
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Whale-ista
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Ensenada options
Sunshine1-
I agree that Ensenada is worth a serious look, or some of the surrounding towns in that vicinity. I lived in the community of San Miguel many years
ago, a few miles north of Ensenada, and enjoyed it on many levels.
The climate in this area is wonderful- warmer inland away from the coast, but rarely extremely hot or cold. The biggest problem has been persistent
drought- the water supply can be challenging.
As for the city: It is a historic port with a strong university & research community, and that level of education & commerce brings all the
benefits of comparable cities in the US: good economy based on import/export, tourism, cultural/language diversity, arts & entertainment,
excellent restaurants and good medical care.
You have CostCo and other big retailers for shopping for familiar products. And that economic diversity/stability means (for the most part) a safe
environment for residents. It is an established community- not a tourist town.
Perhaps you could find a small place a short drive away, in San Antonio de los Minas? Or La Mision?
And if you enjoy food & wine, anything near Valle Guadalupe will be an excellent choice. And there are beautiful trees in the hills east of the
coastal areas and many places to walk.
As others suggest: find time to travel there, visit and stay in some of the AirBnB places, talk to the locals and learn what they like/dislike about
living there.
Good hunting & enjoy the research!
(edited to add weather/safety comments)
[Edited on 6-21-2016 by Whale-ista]
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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SlyOnce
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Don't overlook Playas de Tijuana, I live there, on a hillside overlooking the beach. Its a beautiful and peaceful location. About 1/2 mile to the
sea. Basically at KM 0, so close to the border you can see it. Rent is $US 350/month. The advantage of living here is that there is lots to do, if
you like festivals, entertainment, education, art, music, food, you will like it here. Weather is more mild than further south.
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pacificobob
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| Quote: Originally posted by AguaDulce | | Sunshine1 welcome. Sorry but this is a very negative forum. You will get some help and you will get a lot of negative BS |
that is quite accurate
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | "Where have you been in Baja? I live in America so I can't tell you how it is to live in Baja. You want trees? Not many of those around..........
Eliminating TJ and Rosarito, I would think your only other options are Ensenada and San Quintin if you want to live close to the border. You could
try San Felipe if you like it hot."
I have never been to Baja. That's why I have so many questions. |
Baja California is in America as well. What you will find is each answer to you question is prejudiced by the experiences of the poster. especially
if they live there. Most people that live in Ensenada, live there for a reason,....They like it. May I suggest, since you have never been outside
the USA, is you take a couple of vacations to Baja first...Then ask your questions about living there. There are many facebook pages that focus on a
particular area/city. Best of luck!
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mtgoat666
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To the OP:
You are evaluating living in baja but have never visited baja?
Whatever.
If you find the PNW gloomy, try Spokane. Its less gloomy, a pretty nice city, relatively inexpensive, and close to many great natural areas.
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SteveWil
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I think you have a good list of towns to start with from above, plan a month long visit to a couple of them, you can find short term rental or stay at
a mexico hotel or B&B. Even if you do not decide to move to Baja I think you will find it a trip you will remember and smile.
The site I posted as I said is mostly main land and Baja is different but Mexico is Mexico, and a lot of things she talks about are true for both.
(I am thinking the people.)
Good luck on your search.
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pauldavidmena
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| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | bajagrouper, I have no idea about any of the particulars. I am just beginning my inquiries, and was told this is a reputable and helpful website so I
thought I would give it a try. I'm sure there will be some difficult parts, but I hope some of you can make me aware of the pitfalls. Another
important thing to me is the weather. Can no longer take hard winters. If you never ask, you will never know, so just trying to learn from other's
experiences---the good and the bad. |
I'm with you as far as hard winters go. Here's a photo from February 2015 here in New England.
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Udo
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Most hotels will give a a long term rate that is about ½ the going daily rate.
| Quote: Originally posted by SteveWil | I think you have a good list of towns to start with from above, plan a month long visit to a couple of them, you can find short term rental or stay at
a mexico hotel or B&B. Even if you do not decide to move to Baja I think you will find it a trip you will remember and smile.
The site I posted as I said is mostly main land and Baja is different but Mexico is Mexico, and a lot of things she talks about are true for both.
(I am thinking the people.)
Good luck on your search. |
Udo
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WhackAMolE
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| Quote: Originally posted by SlyOnce | | Don't overlook Playas de Tijuana, I live there, on a hillside overlooking the beach. Its a beautiful and peaceful location. About 1/2 mile to the
sea. Basically at KM 0, so close to the border you can see it. Rent is $US 350/month. The advantage of living here is that there is lots to do, if
you like festivals, entertainment, education, art, music, food, you will like it here. Weather is more mild than further south.
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Hi, can you please say more about how you found your place? I live in Ensenada and I agree with others that it's a great spot for safety and a
pleasant lifestyle. I'd like to move closer to the border and looked at Playas but the rents seemed a lot higher than that.
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Sunshine1
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How do I respond to posters on the forum so they show? Doesn't U2U do directly to a particular poster and not show up on the forum? I am technically
challenged.
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | How do I respond to posters on the forum so they show? Doesn't U2U do directly to a particular poster and not show up on the forum? I am technically
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If you hit the quote button, as I just did, you respond so everyone can see. U2U is for private/secret  communications.
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rts551
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Take your time...I have seen many the buy and then want to sell a year later (some at a loss) ...It was not what they envisioned.
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Sunshine1
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 | | Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | How do I respond to posters on the forum so they show? Doesn't U2U do directly to a particular poster and not show up on the forum? I am technically
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If you hit the quote button, as I just did, you respond so everyone can see. U2U is for private/secret communications.
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Sunshine1
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Ok. Just did. Thank you.
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Udo
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Click on the | Quote: | button at the upper right of the poster's post.
| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | How do I respond to posters on the forum so they show? Doesn't U2U do directly to a particular poster and not show up on the forum? I am technically
challenged. |
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Udo
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Sunshine1
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| Quote: Originally posted by Udo | Click on the | Quote: | button at the upper right of the poster's post.
| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | How do I respond to posters on the forum so they show? Doesn't U2U do directly to a particular poster and not show up on the forum? I am technically
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