Saturday was Don’s 65th birthday and his wife Barb organized a Suprise Birthday Party for him. Full credit to her, I think he was actually surprised.

The party was held at friends place in Mazatlan so once again it was everyone on the water taxi followed by everyone in the back of the little truck followed by “We’re Here.”

Bill & Carol, the hosts of the party are another story: They have been fulltiming  in their motorhome for the past couple of years while they travelled Mexico in the winter and then head back to Fort Langley, BC  for the summer.

This winter they bought the house you see here and have just completed the renos. So now they RV in Canada in the summer, and come home to their amazing Casa in Mazatlan for the winter.

We have actually met quite a few Gringos (that’s us) here over the past few months who live here part of, most of, or all of the year.  I’ve talked to some who invest $10,000 or less in a lot, $1000 in a bit of a structure, back their RV in and call it home.

We have met others who invested a few hundred thousand dollars in their property and then spent more than that on their renovations.

I think there are 3 major reasons you would consider moving to Mazatlan. It is truly an amazing town, especially once you get away from the Golden Zone. Number 2 would be the weather and last but certainly not least, the cost of living here would have to  be considered reasonable.

I guess we all have a story.

Tags: Mexico, RV Adventures

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