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Beach Bum in the Yucatan

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Adventures of an American couple moving to Mexico. Selling Real estate in the Yucatan, understanding the local culture, hanging out on the beaches, bars and local attractions here in Chelem.

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CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION!

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

This has been a week of holidays here in Chelem.? Monday was Children's Day, Tuesday was Labor Day (holiday for professionals, banks, lawyers office etc. were closed.? And then Thursday, low and behold is one more holiday, this one if for concrete workers, so supposedly none of them worked.? I want to give you a few pictures of my backyard in the past week or so and then show you some of our Read more
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Before and Afters - for my Fabulous Swedish Friends, Peter and Marie!

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

One of the things that I love the most about our job is meeting great people! Every time we are getting ready to meet new people I always wonder, what are they going to be like' Will they like me' Will I like them' Will they love Chelem like I do' I have to honestly say my feelings get a bit hurt if they don't love my little village.A few years ago I started corresponding with a client from Read more
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SUNDAY IN MERIDA

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

For those thinking of making the move to the Yucatan here are a few reasons:Mexico is the US' closest neighbor to the south, here you can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle for less.Enjoy your life in your dream home on the beach or a glorious colonial in the heart of Merida. Looking for seclusion and privacy' Take a peek at some of the smaller villages located around Merida.We who live at the beach Read more
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What is your weather like today'

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

I just came back from a beach walk with the dogs. Today is one of those days that dreams are made of, golden sunshine, lapis blue skies and emerald green waters. The day reminds me of all that I have to be thankful of. The temp here today is 81 degress and the humidity is at 60%. I checked to see what it was like in other areas, Calgary AB it is a chilly 45 degrees (7 celsius) , Victoria BC, Read more
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What people are saying about Mexico!

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

I had posted these comments on a website a year and a half ago and just saw them again today. I wanted to comment on what things are the same and what has changed, so here goes....Want to Retire south of the border' Read what is being said:According to Fortune Magazine : "...leaving the U.S. can be a way to double your retirement dollar. Pick the Read more
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SOME FACTS ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM IN MEXICO

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Whether your dream is to live a in breathtaking colonial home with tropical gardens or to finally have that place on the beach watching the tides ebb and flow, or a historical hacienda with land to for horses, cattle and crops, the Yucatan is likely to be the place for you!The Yucatan is full of the gentle Mayan culture, here men stand up when a woman enters the room, still opens car doors for Read more
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What's going on in Chelem this Summer'

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 9 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Over and over again clients and friends ask me what do I do in my free time. First of all, I don't get a lot of free time, owning a company, marketing, managing employees, getting listings and the regular household stuff doesn't allow us to do much. However one of the things that we always try to fit in is the Funky Market at Taco Maya. The owners of Taco Maya, Paul and Carol, were some of the Read more
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HIDDEN GEM CARIBBEAN STYLE!

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 10 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

For the past couple of months we have been traveling back and forth from Chelem to the Caribbean side of the Yucatan. As those of you who follow this blog know we used to live in both Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel. Times changed and both places got too busy for our laid-back life style. We eventually found our little piece of paradise in the state of Yucatan in a small town named Chelem. Read more
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Cutting Coconuts in Chelem

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 1 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

The house where we live has 6 gorgeous coconut palm trees, two in the small front yard and four in the larger back. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful gardener who helps me keep my yard clean and racked up as well as regularly bringing me lots of cuttings from local plants. She has that special gift of breaking off a twig, sticking it in the sand, watering it and it grows. Betty (Bet tay) Read more
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SHOPPING IN PROGRESO

From Beach Bum in the Yucatan, 1 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Every few days we head over to Progreso to check out the sights, go to the local fruit and vegetable market and just look at the treasures in general. I love going to the market and buying flowers for the house. I can usually pick up a great bouquet for about $5 US. I love seeing the exotic Bird of Paradise flowers, Ginger blossoms and more mixed in with the more conventional Sun Flowers and Read more
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