). I'm assuming that all the local libraries, if available are predominately spanish or do to the nearness to the
border carry some books in english? If not an option, other than a Kindle-type option is there local bookstores that cater to the expat community? | Quote: |
| Originally posted by dwedeking Been lurking for a while and looking at (90% chance of it happening) moving to the Ensenada area. I have a few questions on the logistics of certain things. The Plan (just to give some background) - I'm mid 40's, single (so no obligations of children/wife which definitely would change the plans), I telecommute (so can work anywhere in the world that I can get a wifi connection). I'm living a pretty minimalistic lifestyle so don't need the fancier things in life and hate suburbia (ie eating at chain restaurants, big box stores etc). I just finished up living 4 years in Hawai'i (Big Island) living out in a "shack" in the jungle semi-off-grid, so am used to doing without/improvising. Planning a trip down in late May/early June to get some "eyes" on the ground for a July/August move time. Questions: 1) I read a lot (3 novels a week or so) and currently use the local library so as to not bankrupt myself ( ). I'm assuming that all the local libraries, if available are predominately spanish or do to the nearness to the
border carry some books in english? If not an option, other than a Kindle-type option is there local bookstores that cater to the expat community? 2) I'm looking (for now) for the areas south of Ensenada (Estero Beach even as far south as Punta Bunda, not familiar enough with the rest of the location designations hence the trip down) and wish to live on the beach. I've looked at some places on the internet (Cruz International, Baker's Baja Realty) and found places in those areas that fit my criteria for a long term rental (6 month - 1 year). Is there any recommendations on the best way to locate a rental (furnished) in that area? Companies/people to avoid? 2) Is it difficult to set up utilities and such or are these things usually included in the package of the rental? (haven't actually contacted rental agencies yet as I don't have a firm date and didn't want to waste their time). 3) Do most expats order specialty items (photography gear, dive gear, speciality tools, etc) from the US and pay the duties or can you find those things easily in mexico? Does mexico have much of an ecommerce type business going on? 4) Does anyone know of a map that shows the various mini-communities? I've been following a number of blogs/forums/lists and hear about various "campos", etc in the area (don't need all of baja) but not sure what the cut offs are when I look on Google Maps. Thank you in advance. |