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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Baja California is indeed 1000 miles of fun (and then some). Too many think of going only to Rosarito or to Cabo and think those two places represent
'The Baja' ... 
However, it may be the case that they are not seeking the ideal Baja get-away (like Bahia Asuncion or Mulege is to several here), but instead need
inexpensive living near the U.S. or near a major airport? Perhaps they will discover that there is so much more to Baja after they relocate?
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The "ideal Baja getaway" is not Bahia Asuncion or Mulege, or in fact Rosarito or Cabo........the "ideal Baja getaway" is in the mind of the
beholder......and where they feel comfortable in the area THEY like, for their reasons....not what a bunch of Nomads think they should
like...........remember the "real" Baja starts when you cross the border headed south.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
High speed internet in Mexico? Depends on your definition. Mexico trails dozens of other nations in average internet speed. And, Although bajaguy
might be happy with his DSL, it ain't that fast. Good thing that life is lived slowly in Mexico. |
well
whats your definition of "fast"? average speed in the u.s. is up to 7.5 Mbps, bringing us up to 8th in the world. telnor i've experienced down here
has been over 5Mbps consistently, what do you want? |
I probably have more of a problem with the US ranking v. the world. And, the latest data I seen is that we dropped to 9th.
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Alm
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| Quote: | | However, it may be the case that they are not seeking the ideal Baja get-away (like Bahia Asuncion or Mulege is to several here), but instead need
inexpensive living near the U.S. or near a major airport? |
Whatever they are seeking, they should start looking  ... This is what many people
have told already, in one or another form. Not that what Nomads say always makes sense, but in this case it does.
And, about "inexpensive"... I am not up to speed here, but really doubt one can buy a real home on the coast for 60K. They will probably get annual
rental, lease - whatever - of some structure that they will own on the land that they won't, with questionable long-term reliability of the lease
agreement, and yet more questionable home insurance. But, hey - we are only visitors in this world...
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sancho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtnpop
We moved to a third world |
Got me curious, some sites list Mex as a 'Newly Industrialized
Country', not 3rd world, Mex is the 10-13 largest economy
in the world. I think it a mistake to run to Mex with the
predetermined idea to buy a place, renting would make
sense for many
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Alm
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Got me curious, some sites list Mex as a 'Newly Industrialized
Country', not 3rd world, Mex is the 10-13 largest economy
in the world. |
The term "3rd world" has lost its meaning today. Newly industrialized - perhaps, and with low average standards of living. 10-13 largest economy
simply means total GDP. This is similar to China - they are technically the 2nd largest economy, relatively "newly" industrialized, and yet very low
standards. Divide their huge GDP into incredibly, unbelievably huge population, and you get a huge crowd of poor people ...
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chuckie
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Kinda like Detroit and Cleveland etc?
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bajacalifornian
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Only Guidance You Need
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BFS
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Punta Banda!!
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mcfez
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I say you should take a look at the Sea of Cortez side of THE BAJA. San Felipe has ludicrous speed DSL.....close to the border.....no real issues of
the drug trade....and offers a coastline of untouched beauty.
Yes...it is hot as hell over there during August / September......but is sounds like you will be doing indoor internet stuff anyhow.
Very affordable housing. Rent or "buy".
On the other hand......you should contact DENNIS here......the number three BN most loved member....he has a GREAT home for sale over there on the
Pacific side.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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walterbyrd
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Thanks for reply mcfez. How do I contact Dennis?
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
Thanks for reply mcfez. How do I contact Dennis? |
Just click on the U2 button and leave a message. He is real good at getting back to folks.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/member.php?action=viewpro&me...
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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chuckie
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I have found going outdoors and holding up a cold Pacifico usually gets his attention.....
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
I have found going outdoors and holding up a cold Pacifico usually gets his attention..... |
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Just click on the U2 button and leave a message. He is real good at getting back to folks.
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Thanks for the plug Deno. Walter sent me a u2u.
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805gregg
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San Diego
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bajacalifornian
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Leisure World
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MitchMan
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3rd world country? May be so, technically, but in real terms at the ground level, the perception could be different.
For instance, I got my place in La Paz, about 3/4 of mile from the water (I can see the ocean by standing in front of my house and merely looking down
the street) about 6 years ago...for a song...and, if you look around, the prices have not changed. There is cheap (and I mean dirt cheap) real estate
all around here in every direction, close by or for miles and miles. I'm 4 miles from El Centro and the malecon. The international airport is 2 miles
from the house. Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Soriana supermarket, Cineplex and MegaPlex modern movies houses, Liverpool department store
(equivalent to Macy's) are only 2 miles from my house. Plenty of medical facilities and a brand new giant hospital are just 2.5 miles from the house.
The best Malecon in all of Mexico, a really nice marina, and all this just 1 hour and 37 minutes plane ride on Volaris airline from Tijuana ( round
trip = $160 USD)...I could go on and on.
I don't know, but, it doesn't "seem" like a 3rd world country. Hard to think 3rd world county when you're walking thru Liverpool, or sitting at the
bar, upstairs at the Tailhunter or in Palermo's Italian restaurant.
As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't think that there is much difference, perceptionally, from La Paz and Santa Ana, California.
[Edited on 8-11-2013 by MitchMan]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MitchMan
As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't think that there is much difference, perceptionally, from La Paz and Santa Ana, California.
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Or demographically. I'm sure you're right.
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chuckie
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Thats a nice word (the P one)
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