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I was dating in Mexico for 3ish years. It was a constant struggle between cultural differences, confusion about expectations / relationship dynamics, and the “dark sides” of it all (like prevalence of cheating and how acceptable it seems to be). Relationships are hard in general but it’s a wildly different ballgame in a different country.

Very nice house great rental price,you got a good deal.

I watched a man get beaten to near death... he literally couldn't walk and had to crawl away with his arms and drag his legs to safety. Blood all over the street, and no one did anything about it. And this was in front of a popular tourist coffee shop in broad daylight still morning. I thought these things happened only in the nights. I was also minutes away from several shootings one being on the main andrador. I was there 2021-2022. A tourist woman was also gang SA'd while hiking there by a group of indigenous men. It irritates me when people promote a place as safe when they know nothing of the history of a place. It's been front page news the Zapatistas stating they're on a verge of a civil war. You are safe, until it's not. And also was a lot of protests where the roads were blocked off. That's their right to protest but if you have a flight out and are trying to leave you can't get to the airport. The place is beautiful but it's nature is unpredictable. For the record I used to live in NYC pre 9/11 to gauge my level of experience. Would I go, yes but I would never call it safe. Let's not romanticize it for clicks and views.

Can you please help me, what is with the water problem in San Cristobal? Did your child get problems? Because I am planning going there with my child for visiting my child fathers family...thank you 💐

So beautiful 😍

Ohhh I'm quite sad about your conclusion. Because I relate so much with your experience. And I still have hope and so much love to give.

Ya you are right.Mexico is about the same as the USA. Or more But it's the new government that is making us nervous. Looks very scary.

Wow my dream has always been to través Mexico 😭🫶 (I was a little late for the video HAHAH)

Thank you 🙏. I’m a traditional woman, christian values, being submissive and a helpmate. Definitely NOT RICH, but I’m educated and not willing to just be a cook, housekeeper and bed warmer. I heard there are MANY men that cheat and chase foreign woman for money or a throphy😓

Is it possible to sign lease being on a tourist visa?

Why would you get a tattoo??? Tattoos belong to the shadier side of life and I would think you would like to live a clean life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been wanting to do this with my boys as a single mom for years!! I would love to pick your brain 🧠 ❤

It gets cold in San Cris you would like a fireplace

Your mumbling and the background noise is too loud! I can't understand to much details on things.😮

So when you said your taxes that first month were 200 dollars, did you actually mean dollars or pesos? Just asking because sometimes people refer to pesos as dollars & it gets a bit confusing.

Kiki is an exceptional human! And Kikimundo is such a love filled, bright space. The best of San Cris! Great video.

Wonderful video. Happy Mother's Day!

This was very refreshing, i seem to have those around me who for some unknown reason have to show off, always be richer, cleverer, smarter and so on and I do not know why they are like that, i seem to have so much less, so much hurt and pain at times and I wonder why, but richness and so on comes in may forms and you certainly have learnt so much, wisdom which is better than most things, so thank you for shairng and seeing the good in things you have more than most in all your difficulties and hardships.

I think this may be your best video yet. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

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I agree... immigration and travel is inevitable... just like change is natural and right. Anything we want to preserve takes a lot more intention and effort❤️

I so love your positivity!

Great timing- 3 months of illness and feeling rotten with parasites- which caused a major gastrointestinal infection (that is stubbornly not wanting to heal completely and brings me to me knees with a feeling of hopelessness, fear, and sadness)- I needed to hear this today. I love San Cristobal but being ill here is very discouraging. Thank you for a beautiful message❤️

thank you for sharing your story...what you re talking about to me is caring for your self at deep levels...when we are not doing well...we need to care for our selves more, not less...this is when we need our care the most..With illness comes the need to really live in the present moment and expectations need to be quelled..All emotions are valid and communicate to us--finding what that is, is the challenge...you have got this!!!!sending love and blessings..

Love this! And yeah... when I'm sick or if Alex is feeling sick (doesn't happen often thank goodness), whether he's got a fever, or he's throwing up, I always say, "Oh, that's good! Your body is getting rid of what's hurting it!" I love when our bodies, our emotions, sometimes override our awareness to heal itself. Every emotion and physical symptom has value... and we need to sometimes sit in them and let things play out a bit in order to better understand our own needs!

Hi. I dont give a f about the savety, but please tell me, is it very noisy? As i'm looking for a nice tranquil/quiet place with nature. Please let me know soon! -martin

I want jam now.

I have never heard of tomato or cucumber jam, so interesting! Do you use them as condiments?

I've been rinsing fresh veggies with drinking water and a bit of vinegar. Seems to do the trick.

Hola amiga... so you guys are moving back to the US? I am leaving Mexico in mid-summer but to another latin american country. I don't think I can move anywhere else where I do not have the mercados 🤪. The mercados in PV are so different. I miss the Tiangis that I had in CDMX. Sending healing vibes 🙏

Hey Karen, I was just wondering about your cat you brought back to the states with you. I was also wondering what type of sugar you use in San Cris. I have the same electric water kettle as you and I love it! I even make room for it in my luggage. This girl needs her early morning pour over or tea 😊 Salud 🥂

Part of why I love watching you cook in your videos... is we have SUCH different methods/styles! So it's fascinating! And I'm tempted to make a cucumber jam, now!

I low key love that the vendor didn't have to go cups! Like... he could have let that stop him from even selling it, but instead he realizes that some people travel with their own containers so it won't be a real problem!

This video was recommended to me at the perfect time! I've been considering romanticizing my days as someone with chronic illness, embracing the slow mornings, that many people wish they had time for. Of course I don't think it'll be easy, I'm forced to not have a job and give up on my dreams because my body can't handle it, but people often say to us that they wish they could take their time in the morning, or stay home watching their favourite shows instead of working, so instead of focusing on my pain levels, or how much I wish I could be working towards my once dreamed of doctorate, I want to be thankful that I can take my time to do my daily tasks, or on bad days when I can't even get out of bed, enjoy the shows I'm watching. I'm hoping it'll make me feel better mentally and that I'll complain less to my husband who puts up with a lot of that from me. So thank you for sharing this, it made me feel less like I'm weird for wanting to romanticize my life ❤

So happy you are taking care of yourself! 😻

Girl check out simplify your healing podcast. Will be super helpful for you.

waww lovely!

I am so glad that you are taking care of yourself! It is more important now than ever since you are moving back to the U.S. soon. I hope that you will keep the busyness out of your life with slow living so that you may continue to listen to your body and remain healthy.

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Hola hermosa... that's one of the beauties I will say in living in Mexico is having the ability to slow down and not do the rat race as in the US. I am finally on the healing side of my eczema. Not only did I have to change the foods that I ate and stop all alcohol, caffeine, and sugar but it pushed me to prioritize myself above anything else. It's crazy that we tend to put ourselves last 🥺. I also canceled last-minute plans with friends if I felt sick or when my eczema flared up so bad I could barely do anything bc I was scratching or doing something to soothe myself but friends understood. sending l-💝❤‍🩹💜🙏

Yes, I too suffer from chronic illness that is mostly 80% under control now due to lifestyle and diet changes and living in Mexico has been pivotal in my healing. I encourage you to just keep experimenting with different things to tweak your health. That's what I had to do. Finally I settled on an elimination diet to determine foods I was strongly reacting to and slowly working myself into an intermittent fasting eating schedule. The IF really keeps the inflammation at bay for me but I know everyone is different. I'm 65 btw, and was also a single parent of one (he just turned 45 and he travels with me). I started having chronic health issues as a child but 2 times during my adulthood (late 30s and late 50s) they flared up horribly again and I was barely functional for several years until I got it all back under control. I operate at about 60-80% of the energy levels I used to and frequently require an afternoon nap/rest but am grateful every day for the slower pace in central Mexico (Oaxaca right now).

Oh no you are heading back to the US, I am going to miss your Mexican videos soooo much

You are so right, with all the stress of daily living and meeting everyone’s needs we often forget to listen to our bodies warning signs

Breathing is good 👍

A huge benefit of slow living is having the time to notice ourselves (and others around us).

It warms my heart to know that you are taking care of yourself!

No it's not. Chiapas is dangerous Please take note of our experience before risking a visit to Chiapas. April 17 2024 Car stopped wrecked physically abused Robbed Held hostage for six hours They even tore up photos of our children and grandchildren I am 60 my wife is 70 These where Mexican people not cartel Please consider our experience before you Risk a visit to Chiapas.

You are an exceptional person kudos to you, keep on going strong.