Very nice...love the honesty of older generation speaking to the partnership that we have taken for granted with Mexico...it has shown me that hope and love is alive and well. I hope to have the same views anywhere I call home. Thank you for sharing
Very glad of my country and hope there is more people living the Mexican dream, living here in Mexico is freedom, enjoying life and do what you have always wanted to do, I'm just a very proud Mexican making it's way thru life here in Mexico and doing my best for my family, welcome to Mexico hope you have a great time here and get to know most of my country, there are so many beautiful places here that you can't imagine, saludos desde Acuña Coahuila Mexico ! ! !
I really enjoyed seeing this 3 part video about USA expats moving to Mexico. I find it refreshing that here you focused on expats in a small Mexican town much more rural than Ajijic or San Miguel. I was born in Mexico, but I lived and worked and finally retired in the US. Upon retiring I bought a home and moved to Ajijic and have lived here for 7 years. I love it here and wouldn't go back for all the tea in China. Life here is freer and as is so often stated the people are very kind and tolerant of others. It is also very easy to hop a plane and return for a brief visit to the US to see friends and family, then return home again.
It seems that Ajijic housing would be higher priced than somewhere more rural like this video because of the lake and demand by expats. True? If so, how much is it? Thanks
Special thanks to Karl for such a wonderful video. This documentary provides insights into the lives of ex-patriots who have found new chapters of their lives in Mexico. One of the off-beat things about this video is that these people did not choose the more obvious(and more expensive) San Miguel de Allende, Ajijic and other cities that most gringos retire to. Also refreshing to see is that it helps to clarify that there is so much more in Mexico than just beach towns. Animo Alamos!
Elizabeth Ferguson Me too Elizabeth. I think retiring in the US will be miserable. I am checking out all this info. Have you seen Tangerine Travels? A young couple traveling through Mexico, very informative. 😊
I am 39 and a Mexican American native of Los Angeles CA. I am already tired of the rat race that is L.A. I can't wait to move to my parents native town of Concordia Sinaloa. Just two more months and I will be out of here...
Great documentary! I want to move there as well....Everyone seems to be so “chill” there! The weather, the food, drink, people and music is all a great fit....Love it! Will come and visit one of these days. Blessings from an ice cold(at the moment-24C❄️❄️)Canada.....🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦
I went to Mexico and I loved it! But I don't speak Spanish and I didn't go to a tourist location I went with my husband who is from there and I enjoyed it!
My gosh! What a great series of videos. I'm 65 and single and have visited Merida a few years ago and loved it. Now I'm thinking I'm just going to buy a place down there and move to stay most of the year. Your videos take a bunch of the "unknown" and mystery out of the change of location. Alamos seemed nice, but I still think I'll head toward the Yucatan. thanks for putting the series together. I hope you're "living the dream".
Just do it! Bud! Go for it! Mexicans are very very nice people! You must bargain. Don't accept the first price they offer or they will think you are an idiot! Haggling or bargaining should take a while. I'm a Texan, so I learned thru many experiences. I met a couple from Ohio that bought a blanket for $40, they were so happy with it. I didn't want to ruin it for them and tell them I paid $5 a few days earlier for the same blanket! Avoid the border at all cost!
Hey Bud...you gotta be a millionaire to live in the Yucatan...did you know this? :-)!! Well not now, but during the 18th Century the Yucatan was the are where the first millionaires of the New World lived. This was the place where they made hemp rope for the ships sails. Yucatan had a monopoly for a long time in this trade. Ships from all over the world would go to the Yucatan to get "re-roped," and move on. In many instances they would barter and trade for the ropes. One of the most famous trades was from ships of Denmark with Gouda cheese. The Mexicans and all of Latin America fell in love with the Gouda Cheese as a result of this trading. A famous Yucatan recipe called "Queso Relleno." That is "Stuffed Cheese." They take the entire ball of Gouda Cheese and carve out the center...then they would stuff it with stewed Mexican chopped beef and Mexican spices...mixed with the cheese bits. You should try it when you get there...a very beautiful place.
@@TheCollegeMuscle Yep. I'm here in Merida. I came in January and found a ranch to buy, and then came back March 11 to finalize the purchase. A week later Mexico shut down. So I've been in my apartment since and looking forward to reopening so I can get to the ranch. I have been very comfortable and secure during the lockdown and am so glad I got here instead of getting trapped in isolation in the US. I love Merida and the Yucatan and the Mayan people the most. Bud
Bud wow you did it!! Good for you, Glad to hear you are happy. The Yucatan seems great i have visited cancun twice. I was supposed to have my wedding there this July but we are postponing a few months. Best of luck, enjoy, hope you meet some nice friends down there and live your best life. You certainly took an adventurous move
Mexico away from the coasts have great appeal. Their hospitality is as legendary as their food. Yum,Yum. Raised in the Phoenix area, at 14 I would shuck corn for a meal of pulled pork tamales. The standard I use when I go to a Mexican restaurant. At 70+, I need to move to a lower altitude. I'm living in Colorado at 9000+ft, and it's difficult for me to breath in my advanced years. It would be difficult for me to become acclimated to the heat; I can deal with the cold better than the heat. "I wish you health, wealth, and the time to share your joy."
I found this series of videos very interesting. I am already retired and have recently taken up visiting Mexico in the fall. At one time I toyed with the idea of finding a retirement place in Ecuador, but felt it was still a developing country and lacked the infrastructure I expected. Mexico continues to surprise me and while I am aware of the possible crime and delinquency, I felt safe as long as there were other people around. I do find it puzzling that expats congregate amongst themselves and hardly integrate or bother to learn the language even after substantial time in the foreign country. Age has nothing to do with learning. My first language was Spanish and I learned English from the neighborhood kids and made it my business to not let that be a barrier to my success. Over the past 10 years I have relearned Spanish and can say it has opened many doors in Mexico, even though the locals can instantly tell I am not from Mexico, usually they guess I am from South America, but I am from Texas. I definitely look like a Mexican, but looks are not everything. I have the means to live in an upscale subdivision but I feel isolated because I am the only minority here. Still it is a hard decision to leave what I know as "home" on a long term basis. I will probably start by staying longer periods of time in a small town with a temperate climate.
I enjoyed this very much. I know somewhere deep in my heart I have the desire to relocate to Mexico. I need to visit more to be sure. Every video I see, that town looks like the one!
Three excellent videos! The way people in Mexico make things happen with very little to work with has always impressed me. I would love to visit the city. Thanks again!
Loved all three parts of your video. Even though I live near Canada I spent two years in the USAF in Arizona and learned to love the dry hot desert. Thks for posting.
Not needed to build it. Trump is building our future wall to restrain fleeing gringos when nukes start raining over gringoland. And gringos are paying for our wall! Great!
the watercolor painter guy really has figured things out. his whole way about him is fabulous. so confident and at peace. gosh. all of the guests in this program kinda seem to have it figured out The lady Leila is mind blowing. Janet has made a real lovely hotel.
WOW👀 me isieron mi dia, Que ironia de la vida.. tengo viviendo 28 años en USA And you guys live super happy in Mexico... Love the video you make my day❤❤
Watched all 3 parts, as soon as I can tie things up in the States I will be joining all of you. I'm tired of the mainstream hustle and bustle here in the USA. You people are living beautiful lives.
I'm waiting to hear the reply, myself. Been thinking, now, too long. No longer feel the need, nor the desire to leave home. The sky looks the same in every country.
That’s what I am talking about! Who said it wasn’t a MEXICAN DREAM, More than a dream, is a MEXICAN REALITY babe! Make it happen! Thanks for your videos! 🇲🇽🥚
Thank you! Very nicely done and informative. I am 72, single woman, and recently started thinking of moving to Mexico. I am very interested in living by the ocean, but it's interesting just to listen to 'real' people talk about their experiences.
They are not mentioning any of the negative aspects of living there. And there are plenty. They inspect your packages that come in the mail and tax you on the contents. If you drive from one state to another the federales will stop you and tax you for things in your vehicle. If you say it is too high and refuse to pay, they confiscate the items. My friends in Celaya GTO bought a Dodge Shadow, the local police stole it from their gated, locked patio and began using it for a police car because they needed one. Another friend arrived at his country vacation ranch to find the pool full of people that had no permission to be there. No thank you! I have not been back since 2001 and it has only gotten worse. The corrupt government and cartels are killing Mexico. There is a reason they keep migrating north by the millions and it isn't just for a job!
love your art, I think you re fortunate, I live in Canada and I'm lonely, so no matter our situation, we are lonely. so hoping and praying you keep painting and be happy, maybe you gave me incentive to get back to my painting, so you see I think you are fortunate to be in heat year round instead of freezing haf the year:)
Here is another friend for you Karl, I Hope you duing well mi amigo, with all others people are showing on this grate video. Saludos from Tijuana BCN. MUY BIEN VENIDOS A MEXICO QUE DIOS LOS VENDIGA PARA SIEMPRE
Gloria Kadar I do not understand :( , USA is the country of the Dreams, liberty, etc. Why you come to our country???? USA has everything I would like to have !! Regards from Michoacán 🇲🇽 !!
This is something I didn't know about that gringos actually live in Mexico,am from Chihuahua and I remember growing up I use to see them a lot where am from,i ALWAYS WONDER AS A KID,I tell you and now they live in all in the Republica de Mexico! wow; what a change we as Latinos cross over for a better way of life and here they are in our own country of Mexico living; How sad now in this world where hate and indeference Reigns,Trump should see this video where the senior citizens say the they ran from politics in the United States,I currently reside in USA for the same reasons in Mexico bs politics and poverty. how the the world changes so rapidly,Thank you for this video you guys rock!
I am planning to move to mexico in just over a year, I will put this city on my must check out list. Thank you so much. Specially because you have interviewed elderly people, and I will be 79 when I make the move. My friends have tried to scare me so I really appreciate this. I may not have the money for a permanent visa and am concerned about making the round trip with dogs yearly or twice yearly so I am still working on that. Again thank you, so very much.
Me encantaron los tres videos , Im 58 and i cant wait to go to Alamos , congratulations to all Americans for find a peaceful place to live , someday soon i hope to know everyone of yo guys to somoke a cigar and have a couple of cold beers , cheers from Hermosillo , Sonora.
I was born in Mexico Jalisco I have been 19 years in the US I am only 29 but as soon as I can I am moving back that’s the king of life I want material things are too important
we just got a property, in coahuila and am very happy with it. needs alot of work. but we can see the finish product now to see what we can do to make a extra living. thank gos that we have a fair savings to do all we want with the house
I lived in Mexico for 12 years. But 5 years ago immigrated to Peru. I know some gringos who have also become legal residents but have surrounded myself with the locals. Im 65 and disabled wheelchair bound. My "family" here take care of me. 3 call me Mama. Many more call me Grandmother. I have my dream life on a small organic farm. With animals too. I speak Spanish mostly but have my netflix and a few gringos friends. I think its important to speak the language where you live. Quechua is to difficult for me but Spanish is doable
How do they "demand the locals take care of them"? You make it sound like they demand a free place to live, free maid service, & free food to eat, etc.
Erika Fabian. I've lived in Mexico for 8 years, traveled all over the country and always felt safe. Loved every minute of it. Since the drug culture began I'm not sure life there is the same, especially if you look like a "kidnappable gringa". Yet, a part of me longs to go back to be part of that warm and friendly culture. Thanks for your documentaries. They are well done, both photographically and in content.
Go volunteer at an orphanage, and make donations. I have had a second home and a condo in Acapulco, but I do speak Spanish as a second language. I stayed with and around natives, no matter wherever I travel. Earthquakes and hurricanes made me decide to stay in the USA.
Wooow nice People,,,Singers, Famous paintings! I like that ppl to live around quiet, friendly,and some town like Chapala,Ajijic,Jocotepec or Sn.J.Cosala ,, in two months I retire so I want to move ,right there ,,,but I need to buy some house cheaper or ground to building small house .what do you recommend ???thanks appreciate your comment,,,,nice video I subscribe for more videos.Regards ,saludos!👏👏👏😉
TO BE HONEST MEXICO IS THE REAL LAND OF THE FREE... YOU WILL SEE IT AS SOON AS YOU COME HERE..I LOVE MY CULTURE THE LANGUAGE THE FOOD THE PEOPLE AND SO, SO MUCH MORE. BE YOUR OWN CRIDICT COME HERE EXPIRIENCE IT ON YOUR OWN IM FROM GUADALAJARA JALISCO ANYONE WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE..AND ANYONE IS WELCOME..SEE YOU ALL HERE SOON.. OUR MEXICAN PEOPLE IS VERY WELCOMING I GUARANTEE YOU. u would love it..thanks so much for posting..
As a Mexican American, I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for depicting the real Mexico. I may one day think about moving to Mexico and leave the rat race.
Back in the mid 90's I worked through out Mexico, I had the opportunity to work in many cities, including Mexico City and it;s surroundings. At that time I was single,and wasn't working for the US Govt. as I am know, I am approaching my retirement age and really am thinking about returning to Mexico! I just need to convince my wife of the safety and tranqulity there in the Yucatan. got any ideas? Great Videos!!!
I live in Merida, Yucatan, I take my bike at nights and go everywhere, here its really safe and god the houses downtown are beautiful some of are 100 years old and look brand new with some care, look at those pictures my sister took www.flickr.com/photos/da-furstin/ Just 10 of the very top are from Mexico City the rest are from Progreso and Merida the capital of Yucatan, What I love about Merida is that its very quiet even in the city, its at half an hour of progreso wich has one of the nicest beaches in the world, The Picures speak from themselves George Ruiz
I'm 30 and thinking of moving to Mexico. We went there at the beginning of September. My wife is 32, and had not been there for over 20 years. Our parents are from Mexico, and took us there every year to visit family. Now that I'm older, I saw it differently(I felt so emotional being there) I loved it. My parents and her dad own homes there, and her dad gave us the opportunity to use his house since its lonely. I told him I would clean and paint the home. I did convince my wife to try it for a month. It's a start.
Yes i am mexican and we are kind to our elders. I am 44 but when i turn 65 i will likely go to san miguel de allende. I had gone and i liked it very much. I live in the states because i am a woman and an engineer and i could not find a job due to gender discrimination still in mexico
Hi Mr. Knapp. Hubby and me, we love to travel, but we list our shirts and at 62 we start over with social security. I LOVE your videos. Please tell me you are doing well. I am on my way with hubby to Baja, as our jumping off place us Dan Diego. Well I hope to make it to Alamos. Bye!
These are so beautiful videos, and all of these people looks real, felisitaciones!! Great job. To capture most of what Mexico is all about.... one thing though the background music has to be MARIACHI..guitarras, trompetas, mariachis..to be honest at the end that background music sound as from south America..regardless message accomplished...no hay dos como Mexico..
This the side of Mexico the media does not showed. Very good job with this videos 👍👍👍
You have interviewed great, simple, real people. Your work is sincerely appreciated.
Very nice...love the honesty of older generation speaking to the partnership that we have taken for granted with Mexico...it has shown me that hope and love is alive and well. I hope to have the same views anywhere I call home. Thank you for sharing
Very glad of my country and hope there is more people living the Mexican dream, living here in Mexico is freedom, enjoying life and do what you have always wanted to do, I'm just a very proud Mexican making it's way thru life here in Mexico and doing my best for my family, welcome to Mexico hope you have a great time here and get to know most of my country, there are so many beautiful places here that you can't imagine, saludos desde Acuña Coahuila Mexico ! ! !
I really enjoyed seeing this 3 part video about USA expats moving to Mexico. I find it refreshing that here you focused on expats in a small Mexican town much more rural than Ajijic or San Miguel. I was born in Mexico, but I lived and worked and finally retired in the US. Upon retiring I bought a home and moved to Ajijic and have lived here for 7 years. I love it here and wouldn't go back for all the tea in China. Life here is freer and as is so often stated the people are very kind and tolerant of others. It is also very easy to hop a plane and return for a brief visit to the US to see friends and family, then return home again.
you were born in mexico and don't speak spanish????? woww
It seems that Ajijic housing would be higher priced than somewhere more rural like this video because of the lake and demand by expats. True? If so, how much is it? Thanks
Special thanks to Karl for such a wonderful video. This documentary provides insights into the lives of ex-patriots who have found new chapters of their lives in Mexico. One of the off-beat things about this video is that these people did not choose the more obvious(and more expensive) San Miguel de Allende, Ajijic and other cities that most gringos retire to. Also refreshing to see is that it helps to clarify that there is so much more in Mexico than just beach towns.
Animo Alamos!
Wow, Thank for all your work producing, editing, and sharing this lovely docu-experience.
I'm ready to move, 18 months until retirement.
Elizabeth Ferguson Me too Elizabeth. I think retiring in the US will be miserable. I am checking out all this info. Have you seen Tangerine Travels? A young couple traveling through Mexico, very informative. 😊
@@rb4606 Hi, I will check it out. Thank you.
Elizabeth Ferguson I wanna go I'm scared though!
I am 39 and a Mexican American native of Los Angeles CA. I am already tired of the rat race that is L.A. I can't wait to move to my parents native town of Concordia Sinaloa. Just two more months and I will be out of here...
I don't blame you your so lucky
good luck man, I'm trying to leave too
I'm from Mazatlan! Concordia is very nice! Especially "los raspados".
Chicano is thinking of moving to Chapala, Guadalajara. I’m getting tired of the rat race. I would love to open a music school.
Marco Salgado go for it. Don’t get trapped in this system any further. Get out of USA
Great documentary! I want to move there as well....Everyone seems to be so “chill” there! The weather, the food, drink, people and music is all a great fit....Love it! Will come and visit one of these days. Blessings from an ice cold(at the moment-24C❄️❄️)Canada.....🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦
don't drink the water is not just a saying, is the truth
I went to Mexico and I loved it! But I don't speak Spanish and I didn't go to a tourist location I went with my husband who is from there and I enjoyed it!
My gosh! What a great series of videos. I'm 65 and single and have visited Merida a few years ago and loved it. Now I'm thinking I'm just going to buy a place down there and move to stay most of the year. Your videos take a bunch of the "unknown" and mystery out of the change of location. Alamos seemed nice, but I still think I'll head toward the Yucatan. thanks for putting the series together. I hope you're "living the dream".
Just do it! Bud! Go for it! Mexicans are very very nice people! You must bargain. Don't accept the first price they offer or they will think you are an idiot! Haggling or bargaining should take a while. I'm a Texan, so I learned thru many experiences. I met a couple from Ohio that bought a blanket for $40, they were so happy with it. I didn't want to ruin it for them and tell them I paid $5 a few days earlier for the same blanket! Avoid the border at all cost!
Hey Bud...you gotta be a millionaire to live in the Yucatan...did you know this? :-)!! Well not now, but during the 18th Century the Yucatan was the are where the first millionaires of the New World lived. This was the place where they made hemp rope for the ships sails. Yucatan had a monopoly for a long time in this trade. Ships from all over the world would go to the Yucatan to get "re-roped," and move on. In many instances they would barter and trade for the ropes.
One of the most famous trades was from ships of Denmark with Gouda cheese. The Mexicans and all of Latin America fell in love with the Gouda Cheese as a result of this trading. A famous Yucatan recipe called "Queso Relleno." That is "Stuffed Cheese." They take the entire ball of Gouda Cheese and carve out the center...then they would stuff it with stewed Mexican chopped beef and Mexican spices...mixed with the cheese bits. You should try it when you get there...a very beautiful place.
Bud, checking in on you..did you do it!? Or have you visited again
@@TheCollegeMuscle Yep. I'm here in Merida. I came in January and found a ranch to buy, and then came back March 11 to finalize the purchase. A week later Mexico shut down. So I've been in my apartment since and looking forward to reopening so I can get to the ranch. I have been very comfortable and secure during the lockdown and am so glad I got here instead of getting trapped in isolation in the US. I love Merida and the Yucatan and the Mayan people the most. Bud
Bud wow you did it!! Good for you, Glad to hear you are happy. The Yucatan seems great i have visited cancun twice. I was supposed to have my wedding there this July but we are postponing a few months. Best of luck, enjoy, hope you meet some nice friends down there and live your best life. You certainly took an adventurous move
Awww man, you do such a nice job with your videos. Muchas gracias!
Mexico away from the coasts have great appeal. Their hospitality is as legendary as their food. Yum,Yum. Raised in the Phoenix area, at 14 I would shuck corn for a meal of pulled pork tamales. The standard I use when I go to a Mexican restaurant. At 70+, I need to move to a lower altitude. I'm living in Colorado at 9000+ft, and it's difficult for me to breath in my advanced years. It would be difficult for me to become acclimated to the heat; I can deal with the cold better than the heat.
"I wish you health, wealth, and the time to share your joy."
I found this series of videos very interesting. I am already retired and have recently taken up visiting Mexico in the fall. At one time I toyed with the idea of finding a retirement place in Ecuador, but felt it was still a developing country and lacked the infrastructure I expected. Mexico continues to surprise me and while I am aware of the possible crime and delinquency, I felt safe as long as there were other people around. I do find it puzzling that expats congregate amongst themselves and hardly integrate or bother to learn the language even after substantial time in the foreign country. Age has nothing to do with learning. My first language was Spanish and I learned English from the neighborhood kids and made it my business to not let that be a barrier to my success. Over the past 10 years I have relearned Spanish and can say it has opened many doors in Mexico, even though the locals can instantly tell I am not from Mexico, usually they guess I am from South America, but I am from Texas. I definitely look like a Mexican, but looks are not everything. I have the means to live in an upscale subdivision but I feel isolated because I am the only minority here. Still it is a hard decision to leave what I know as "home" on a long term basis. I will probably start by staying longer periods of time in a small town with a temperate climate.
These three videos are really excellent. Thanks for producing them.
Excellent photography Mr Knapp
fabulous videos - I am here at the end of 3 waiting for 4 - great work of art!
Thanks for the info. I'm close to retirement and I visit Mexico often.
So I think its time to move there, at least part time. Thanks!
Beautiful video! Sensitive, thoughtful, honest. I take my hat off to you for bringing this opportunity to life🌸🌺🌻
I enjoyed this very much. I know somewhere deep in my heart I have the desire to relocate to Mexico. I need to visit more to be sure. Every video I see, that town looks like the one!
Three excellent videos! The way people in Mexico make things happen with very little to work with has always impressed me.
I would love to visit the city.
Thanks again!
Loved all three parts of your video. Even though I live near Canada I spent two years in the USAF in Arizona and learned to love the dry hot desert. Thks for posting.
Just watched your 3 video series on Mexico. Tremendously well done, Karl. Just like Alamos, your documentary is ageless.
I'm getting old..😣..i want peace-n-quite..looks like a good retirement place.
you will be very happy there,i'm from Guanajuato GTO is one of the best places in Mexico
Loved this series and all of the people interviewed.
Love these videos. Be blessed. Wow, didn’t realize the dates, 2008. Some of these ex-pats may not be alive.
Loved these videos 💕💕💕 thanks for sharing!
I love the gurney of simply life they decide to take , specially when your an empty nesters or a senior Love it 🥰
And now Mexico start building a wall . Thanks mate, this is a beautiful story.
Not needed to build it. Trump is building our future wall to restrain fleeing gringos when nukes start raining over gringoland. And gringos are paying for our wall! Great!
What a beautiful video thank you so much. Gracias amigos gringos
the watercolor painter guy really has figured things out. his whole way about him is fabulous. so confident and at peace. gosh.
all of the guests in this program kinda seem to have it figured out
The lady Leila is mind blowing.
Janet has made a real lovely hotel.
Ay,ay , hayay, canta y no llores!!! litle grandma cute, bravo!
ictiosmetal She said “los pantalones” at the last part ? Anyway I loved her song !
WOW👀 me isieron mi dia,
Que ironia de la vida.. tengo viviendo 28 años en USA
And you guys live super happy in Mexico... Love the video you make my day❤❤
Watched all 3 parts, as soon as I can tie things up in the States I will be joining all of you. I'm tired of the mainstream hustle and bustle here in the USA. You people are living beautiful lives.
Very nice well done video.I am moving to mexico in one year so I'm doing research, your video was very helpful. Thank you!
So que paso? its been 9 years, where did you move to? What was your experience? Where was the best place you visited in Mejico?
Just looking at a comment you made some time ago....and was wondering if you were ever able to move to Mexico ?
I'm waiting to hear the reply, myself. Been thinking, now, too long. No longer feel the need, nor the desire to leave home. The sky looks the same in every country.
this was a great little documentary. i thoroughly enjoyed this! keep it up.
Thank you very much, how wonderful to feel and see Mexico again.
7:00 no one would EVER attack an little old lady walking down the street in Mexico
In the USA they get mug all the time.
I traveled by car 2 years ago north to south of Mexico and was the time of my life and the Mexican people are so so kind and loving!
We gringos stand out like a grain of rice in a bowl of beans.
your American dollars are welcomed greatly
Enjoyed the three videos, living in Mexico is something else, for sure!
Very well presented. I wish you will make more videos. With my favorite song of all time: Cielito Lindo.
Viva Mexico y Viva Las Islas Filipinas!!!
The same culture.😌👍
I couldn't belive she was singing it I almost cry when I heard it come on but then I smile.
Great video. Thank you!
That’s what I am talking about! Who said it wasn’t a MEXICAN DREAM, More than a dream, is a MEXICAN REALITY babe! Make it happen! Thanks for your videos! 🇲🇽🥚
Thank you! Very nicely done and informative. I am 72, single woman, and recently started thinking of moving to Mexico. I am very interested in living by the ocean, but it's interesting just to listen to 'real' people talk about their experiences.
They are not mentioning any of the negative aspects of living there. And there are plenty. They inspect your packages that come in the mail and tax you on the contents. If you drive from one state to another the federales will stop you and tax you for things in your vehicle. If you say it is too high and refuse to pay, they confiscate the items. My friends in Celaya GTO bought a Dodge Shadow, the local police stole it from their gated, locked patio and began using it for a police car because they needed one. Another friend arrived at his country vacation ranch to find the pool full of people that had no permission to be there. No thank you! I have not been back since 2001 and it has only gotten worse. The corrupt government and cartels are killing Mexico. There is a reason they keep migrating north by the millions and it isn't just for a job!
thank you for this Karl..I particularly enjoyed the 91 year old woman at then end.
love your art, I think you re fortunate, I live in Canada and I'm lonely, so no matter our situation, we are lonely. so hoping and praying you keep painting and be happy, maybe you gave me incentive to get back to my painting, so you see I think you are fortunate to be in heat year round instead of freezing haf the year:)
Here is another friend for you Karl, I Hope you duing well mi amigo, with all others people are showing on this grate video. Saludos from Tijuana BCN. MUY BIEN VENIDOS A MEXICO QUE DIOS LOS VENDIGA PARA SIEMPRE
when I cross the border I fell free.
Gloria Kadar I do not understand :( , USA is the country of the Dreams, liberty, etc. Why you come to our country???? USA has everything I would like to have !!
Regards from Michoacán 🇲🇽 !!
Ismael Gonzalez: The USA has its problems. Be careful what you wish for.
Robin Lillian Ok,, thanks Robin !
Liger Angry Persons like you do not exist for me . Bye 👋
Liger Angry feel sorry for you. In the USA people has choose safety for freedom be careful if you call the cops you may get shot
🇲🇽❤️ Álamos Spanish is a town in Álamos Municipality in the Mexican state of Sonora, in northwestern Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️!
Near the ocean? No?
That was great, thank you Karl
This is something I didn't know about that gringos actually live in Mexico,am from Chihuahua and I remember growing up I use to see them a lot where am from,i ALWAYS WONDER AS A KID,I tell you and now they live in all in the Republica de Mexico! wow; what a change we as Latinos cross over for a better way of life and here they are in our own country of Mexico living; How sad now in this world where hate and indeference Reigns,Trump should see this video where the senior citizens say the they ran from politics in the United States,I currently reside in USA for the same reasons in Mexico bs politics and poverty. how the the world changes so rapidly,Thank you for this video you guys rock!
Trump is the greatest American president.
Well done amigo ,, you should get some cable channel in the States to support you.
Fantastic video. I've been to Mexico many times. Sounds like nice town, perhaps will visit some day. Thx mucho. Mark USA
loneliness is a state of mind ...
She sounds like she has or had a southern accent! She’s so cute in her mannerisms
These videos were great!
I am planning to move to mexico in just over a year, I will put this city on my must check out list. Thank you so much. Specially because you have interviewed elderly people, and I will be 79 when I make the move. My friends have tried to scare me so I really appreciate this. I may not have the money for a permanent visa and am concerned about making the round trip with dogs yearly or twice yearly so I am still working on that. Again thank you, so very much.
Did you make plans
Me encantaron los tres videos , Im 58 and i cant wait to go to Alamos , congratulations to all Americans for find a peaceful place to live , someday soon i hope to know everyone of yo guys to somoke a cigar and have a couple of cold beers , cheers from Hermosillo , Sonora.
My mother's hometown. It is beautiful!
Wow so lovely 😊 god bless you all
I was born in Mexico Jalisco I have been 19 years in the US I am only 29 but as soon as I can I am moving back that’s the king of life I want material things are too important
Great job, enjoyed ur interviews and general street shots
we just got a property, in coahuila and am very happy with it. needs alot of work. but we can see the finish product now to see what we can do to make a extra living. thank gos that we have a fair savings to do all we want with the house
wow... loved the ending of this video. So musical, so colorful, so mexican. Just inspiring.
I love this town. Its people.
I lived in Mexico for 12 years. But 5 years ago immigrated to Peru.
I know some gringos who have also become legal residents but have surrounded myself with the locals. Im 65 and disabled wheelchair bound.
My "family" here take care of me. 3 call me Mama. Many more call me Grandmother. I have my dream life on a small organic farm. With animals too.
I speak Spanish mostly but have my netflix and a few gringos friends.
I think its important to speak the language where you live. Quechua is to difficult for me but Spanish is doable
God bless you man welcome to my MEXICO 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well done Karl. I really did enjoy your movie
reminds me of AZ in the 50's.... so many snow birds come to AZ now and demand the locals take care of them and they are rude about it.
How do they "demand the locals take care of them"? You make it sound like they demand a free place to live, free maid service, & free food to eat, etc.
Erika Fabian. I've lived in Mexico for 8 years, traveled all over the country and always felt safe. Loved every minute of it. Since the drug culture began I'm not sure life there is the same, especially if you look like a "kidnappable gringa". Yet, a part of me longs to go back to be part of that warm and friendly culture. Thanks for your documentaries. They are well done, both photographically and in content.
Talented Gringos... water colour artist - exquisite !!!! Lady guitarist - lovely !!!
Lovely paintings!!
Go volunteer at an orphanage, and make donations. I have had a second home and a condo in Acapulco, but I do speak Spanish as a second language. I stayed with and around natives, no matter wherever I travel. Earthquakes and hurricanes made me decide to stay in the USA.
Yikes, this video is five years old already. Hope everyone in front of and behind the camera is still well and thriving.
It's ten years old now.
I am wondering too about the older men and the woman? Are they still living,are they going to be buried in Mexico.
great vlog. please do more.
Wonderful little series! Thank you for your work!
Wooow nice People,,,Singers, Famous paintings! I like that ppl to live around quiet, friendly,and some town like Chapala,Ajijic,Jocotepec or Sn.J.Cosala ,, in two months I retire so I want to move ,right there ,,,but I need to buy some house cheaper or ground to building small house .what do you recommend ???thanks appreciate your comment,,,,nice video I subscribe for more videos.Regards ,saludos!👏👏👏😉
TO BE HONEST MEXICO IS THE REAL LAND OF THE FREE... YOU WILL SEE IT AS SOON AS YOU COME HERE..I LOVE MY CULTURE THE LANGUAGE THE FOOD THE PEOPLE AND SO, SO MUCH MORE. BE YOUR OWN CRIDICT COME HERE EXPIRIENCE IT ON YOUR OWN IM FROM GUADALAJARA JALISCO ANYONE WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE..AND ANYONE IS WELCOME..SEE YOU ALL HERE SOON.. OUR MEXICAN PEOPLE IS VERY WELCOMING I GUARANTEE YOU. u would love it..thanks so much for posting..
Mexicanos like you very much all of you guys
loved your videos i want to move there and get away thanks
As a Mexican American, I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for depicting the real Mexico. I may one day think about moving to Mexico and leave the rat race.
good job , nice series
Back in the mid 90's I worked through out Mexico, I had the opportunity to work in many cities, including Mexico City and it;s surroundings.
At that time I was single,and wasn't working for the US Govt. as I am know, I am approaching my retirement age and really am thinking about returning to Mexico! I just need to convince my wife of the safety and tranqulity there in the Yucatan. got any ideas?
Great Videos!!!
I live in Merida, Yucatan, I take my bike at nights and go everywhere, here its really safe and god the houses downtown are beautiful some of are 100 years old and look brand new with some care, look at those pictures my sister took www.flickr.com/photos/da-furstin/ Just 10 of the very top are from Mexico City the rest are from Progreso and Merida the capital of Yucatan, What I love about Merida is that its very quiet even in the city, its at half an hour of progreso wich has one of the nicest beaches in the world, The Picures speak from themselves George Ruiz
I'm 30 and thinking of moving to Mexico. We went there at the beginning of September. My wife is 32, and had not been there for over 20 years. Our parents are from Mexico, and took us there every year to visit family. Now that I'm older, I saw it differently(I felt so emotional being there) I loved it. My parents and her dad own homes there, and her dad gave us the opportunity to use his house since its lonely. I told him I would clean and paint the home. I did convince my wife to try it for a month. It's a start.
Mérida
Great video, thanks for sharing. Do you live in Mexico?
Yes i am mexican and we are kind to our elders. I am 44 but when i turn 65 i will likely go to san miguel de allende. I had gone and i liked it very much. I live in the states because i am a woman and an engineer and i could not find a job due to gender discrimination still in mexico
muy buen video, I love ya"ll amigos
Im going to live in Mexico yeah ! well I just live here and I love it!!!!!
Hi Mr. Knapp. Hubby and me, we love to travel, but we list our shirts and at 62 we start over with social security. I LOVE your videos. Please tell me you are doing well. I am on my way with hubby to Baja, as our jumping off place us Dan Diego. Well I hope to make it to Alamos. Bye!
cool documentary! I'll retire 7 years from now and I am considering either asia or latin America.
2:00 - 2:20 Best part of the video!
Great series
I would surely buy his beautiful water color paintings. I hope to move to Mexico.
Amazing video!!!
These are so beautiful videos, and all of these people looks real, felisitaciones!! Great job. To capture most of what Mexico is all about.... one thing though the background music has to be MARIACHI..guitarras, trompetas, mariachis..to be honest at the end that background music sound as from south America..regardless message accomplished...no hay dos como Mexico..
amazing 91 year-old woman
I owe, I owe, so off to work I go. (America)
greetings from PLAYAS DE ROSARITO , BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE... JUST 20 MIN south of the border
oh yeah it IS living in PARADISE.
Nice makes me want to live there, I'm Catholic and love the Mexican people. But how are things now in Alamos or Mexico?