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Mm yeah I feel you. I felt sooo far from home when I was in Thailand. It's beautiful over there though, and the food is the best!

It varies, but roughly 50k for 1000sq meters, 20m x 50m typically.

Thank you! I'm super grateful for how things are working out. I'm not inclined to share my specific location or neighborhood on line sorry, but I do offer coaching/consulting. My email address is blueskysanctuary.baja@gmail.com if I can be of service, cheers!

Thank you, igualmente 🙏

Thank you @adventurefreaksss!

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Thanks so much for weighing in Richard, yeah it really is incredible how common the fear of the cartel is, it comes up on my channel CONSTANTLY. Maybe it's for the best otherwise there'd be too many US & Canadian citizens down here ;)

Hi there. Fireworks definitely go off here, esp at this time of year (Christmas/NY's) It makes my dogs very nervous. I usually just bring them in until it's over. As for the cartel in the mountains, I have no idea, but I definitely feel safe walking the beach, the sierra, in town, and on popular trails that take you over mountain ridges.

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! And hells yeah west coast Baja, it's pretty darn paradisial, cheers!

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja Cool! great word....I plan on being a nirvanian; Ensenada summer, TS winter.

@@alx7157 Haha I agree. I still remember the first time I heard that word. I had to google it yesterday to make sure I was spelling it right, but it's the best word to describe this place imo. A nirvanian in paradise is a fine plan ;)

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja Indeed, especially relevant to me as Nirvana since they were my hometown homies.

I meant the Nepali. Sorry.

@@LReneeMorris Ah, I figured you meant the basil & aloe, but yes, I put the aloe in my smoothies when I remember, and I'm learning more about eating the cactus, thanks for the heads up!

I'm Canadian. I have Temporary Residency in Mexico, which will turn into Permanent next year.

Do I? Lol there's a lot that needs to be organized & put away.. Stuff laying around, forcing me to surrender because I can't get it all done in a timely manner. Knick knack's a nice way to refer to the clutter I suppose ;)

Haha right? I love burning my tp, it's the best fire starter!

Oh my gosh what a great story. That's exactly what I mean, the people here are unbelievably kind. Flew you the wrong way lol that's hilarious. Thanks again for tuning in Shannon!

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja to say that you have made my days better and brighter is a understand! You are the best of all the videos I have seen and let me tell you in the last 7 years I have seen alot. I have remembered so much more about the time I spent in Mexico!! I was going to Belize to stay and never come back but after the wreck I fell in love with the Mexican people and the fact is I found that they are very good people! Much easier to get along with and even more so than Belizean. Thank you for your time and story!! Have a great day!

@@Shannon-u8v Aw, how touching, thank you Shannon! Well Mexico is going to welcome you back with open arms as soon as you're ready to return, that's for sure. Thanks always for your kind words, you take care! 🌞

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja I still have a little trouble saying things exactly right. I actually see exactly what I was planning to do in everything you have. I just had a little set back and it's probably for the best.I am so happy for you and to watch your videos on your journey. I don't mean to sound so awkward. It's just that you have absolutely the right amount of everything as I would have. I have been in construction and general contracting most of my life and after retiring to raise my two sons I flipped a few homes and properties. Yes ma'am! I am ready to get back to work!! Thanks again!

Thanks again Mphscat, I'm so glad you continue to enjoy the channel, and that you find it peaceful too, that's awesome. I try to keep it peaceful here at the Sanctuary. I also appreciate you continuing to encourage me to share about food & health, I promise I will. I've just begun my gardens this past year, I look forward to having much more in time. The cactus I have here will mostly produce dragonfruit but thanks to you & a quick Google search you helped me learn that I do indeed have cactus here that will produce tunas!! Thanks for the heads up! ❤🙏👌

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja My Mexican husband taught me about the tunas which grow on the cactus! I've seen them in the wild which is very cool as is your way of life there. I'm Candis if I have not said.

@@Mphscat Ah very cool. I love that I got to learn something new from you, thanks again Candis! (and thanks for sharing your name too, although I like Mphscat too ;)

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja That works too lol :))

Agreed. Just for fun... look up Latin origin for "mortgage".

AND! just miss a couple property tax pmts in the USA -they will take your property and sell it!

@ You got that right. And taxes in the US are sky high and they’re forever. My property taxes in the US were $970 per month. On my Mexico home, $240/year! And, guess which one has the ocean view? Viva Mexico!!! 🇲🇽😊

Haha thanks Rick, I always enjoy your perspective & appreciate you weighing in. Okay I confess it's pretty easy to say that because we always agree but that aside! 😆 I did some research, 1 in 5000 mortgages in the US end in foreclosure. Banks. Daylight robbers, all day every day.

@@brandonteq Oh that is hilarious. death pledge, wow! What a great fun fact lol thanks for sharing.

Yes we all want to know?

It's not the first time I've been asked this question. I might've added it to the list of 5 questions but it wouldn't be helpful to the majority who tune in lol. Anyway. It's a curious question imo. If I simply use I all the time, I'll sound totally self absorbed very quickly. Besides that, it's not always just me. For example, 'it's easy for us to drive back & forth to Canada' It's not just easy for me, but for my family, friends, ect.. 'We have cities an hour north & south of here..' again not just me, but everyone that lives here has that. 'We built this or that.' I don't generally build stuff on my own, I have workers who help a great deal. Ect Ect Ect.

@@2012zk see my answer, just above or below por favor, gracias.

Muchas gracias.. wishing you all the best with your plans.

Right on, wishing you all the best with that!

Right on.. I look forward to visiting Mexico City and the surrounding areas in time, I can imagine living amidst that lush greenery, it would be a great change, but I'd miss the ocean too.

We're in Baja California Sur

Thanks for letting me know! Glad you're enjoying the channel :)

Thank you Re! I had that gate custom made yes, it was kind of a gift to myself :) and the wall yes, we built that, we literally built everything that's here, it was just an untouched piece of land when I arrived.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and yes the soil is definitely like concrete! I think a combination of both what you're suggesting, AND what I'm already doing might be best. I like the raised beds for working in, and maybe more important than that, it protects what's inside the beds from my dogs, who will dig into anything, but more joyfully into softer soil that I'm growing in lol. So pickax the earth first, the have the raised bed on top, so the plants can grow down into the ground, but also be protected. Sounds good to me!

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja Sounds very wise to me. I like that you're not disregarding the native soil underneath your (future) raised beds like so many (Americans) tend to do. And yeah, dogs are fun until they start messing with your garden, I forgot about this factor, so yep, in this case a raised bed (with solid walls) is pretty much a must have.

@@georgecarlin2656 Thanks for your kind & positive feedback. Yes the beds are, & will definitely be bottomless so the plants can reach down into the native soil.

Haha it sure is, and great question! While not necessary, definitely desirable. It provides privacy primarily, but it also blocks dust from the road, and directs water when the heavy rains come, it basically protects the property.

Thanks for tuning in!

I guess you didn't make it very far into the video, as I talk extensively about & show the moringa I'm already growing lol. Not sure about finding pakistani mulberry trees in this area but I'll keep my ears open thanks

Thanks for weighing in Jocelyn, glad you enjoyed the video!

What I know is I'm out at my fire pit more nights than not. I see Polaris easily as the sky is clear & free of pollution, light & otherwise.. I start with burning my TP, and then the fire grows from there. I feel grateful every night that this is my life, and not just a passing moment I have while I'm on vacation;)

Hehee, yep she totally approved, waiting each night for me to carry her out there lol

I was made aware that The Baja is incorrect sometime in the last year, but after a decade of saying The Baja, it's a hard habit to break. Having said that, why do you feel so strongly about it, I'm curious.

PS. You know who doesn't care if you say The Baja? Mexicans. It seems to be only pretentious Americans who want to point out your poor grammar. What's the point really?

Thanks for letting me know, I always want to hear what people are most interested in. I have a lot to learn about growing here, but I've started, and plan to get better. Here's a video that shows what I've started so far if you'd like to see. ruclips.net/video/pvm6X_wzxRo/видео.html

Thanks Ray, I appreciate the encouragement! That wall was actually one of the first things we built when I bought this property. It's not finished because there are so many other things to spend the money on, but thanks all the same, you take care too.

Thanks for your kind words, and yes! I so look forward to my moringa trees growing so big that they'll provide shade, I know it won't be too long.. Well, a few short years and I'll be laughing, they grow incredibly fast as you know! 🌱

Thank you, and yes, I am :)

Lol hey Rick, thanks for weighing in. As usual, I agree with everything you said, and I confess your story about the fist fight in Whole foods made me laugh out loud. 🤭 I absolutely remember those arrows hahahaa, there was so much ridiculousness going on and yep, it could definitely get much worse. I also appreciate the video idea, I'm always looking for ideas! Problem is, most of my viewers are in the US, and probably aren't going to want to hear some of those hard truths. Another thing I often think about is the fact that the dollar continues to lose value, so the longer people wait to get out of there, the harder it will be. But I don't think I'm ready to make a video about that yet. ;) The health care thing though, I juuust might.. I have some first hand personal experience with it, so let's see what happens. Thanks again for always for being part of the conversation, it's nice to know I'm not alone!

@@rickvillelli4652 spot on! I agree with you a 💯!!!

The pandemic was total fraud.

I made a video that talks about and shows all those details. My mini splits run off solar also. Good stuff! For more info, here you go ruclips.net/video/bRCLqOaukds/видео.html

Styrofoam house very interesting I built a shed an added cement mortal mix on the wall and it looks great

Next year I'm planning to make the cement treehouse

Do you have property already? Wishing you the best with it either way!

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja yes I live in beautiful San Diego

Aw, great eye noticing my butterfly gate hehee yep that was a custom gift I gave to myself, I love butterflies. WTSHTF, hahaha, that's great. Not sure I've heard it before but totally know what it stands for! ;) Perfect that you have a BF down here, and I'm as shocked as you are that I'm able to receive deliveries. It's not regular mail though, it's amazon, mercado libre ect.. I wouldn't count on receiving something sent by regular mail. The big companies are very motivated to get you your pkg. Regular mail, not so much lol. Thank you for tuning in sister! 🙏

Aww, muchas gracias siempre por su palabras simpaticos Patrick! A veces estoy nerviosa que yo dice el mismo cosas de nuevo y de nuevo, pero si tu estas apprendiendo nuevo cosas estas excellente, gracias por mirando!

@Jose-b2k1u Monsanto global bud

Where I live, fruits n veggies are rarely labelled organic, but I have no doubt they're less treated than up north. Tell tale signs, for example, the sweet potatoes, ginger, onions, they all sprout easily, meaning they haven't been sprayed with growth inhibitor. Most produce is not as big as up north. I'm no expert, but that to me is also a good sign. Less perfect looking, also good. Eggs are top notch, not washed or refrigerated, also a really good sign.

Thanks Shannon, glad I can be of service, all the best to you!

Andrew is just kissing ass. He doesn't know our history, inviting those intrusives over. That's how they stole Texas

Thanks for looking out for me. I actually made a full video about my experiences here related to safety. A funny twist is that the guy that was conning me was 'taken care of' by the cartel, due to a completely unrelated incident. I know that in many ways they try to keep communities problem free. That said, I do stay pretty low key, other than this channel. If you'd like to hear that story, here's the link. ruclips.net/video/pvF6YPheCqY/видео.html

I drove through Baja Norte on my way here from Canada and it didn't inspire me to stay, so here I am, lol. I'm on the west coast though, enjoying those ocean breezes, but in the dead of summer it's still really warm.

I have Baja Connect for internet, it's been excellent. I have a house with a flush toilet, no need for an outhouse thank goodness lol, and yes to both the septic & compost. I share a bit more about them in this video if you'd like to see more. ruclips.net/video/pvm6X_wzxRo/видео.html