Spoiler alert: I didn't relocate to Mexico.
First there was the military occupation sent to Morelia, my first-choice city.
Then there was this teaser.
And here was the climax. And part of it had to do with deciding to do something scary. Scarier than jumping out of a plane.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Relocation 2013, Part 1: Mexico!
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| Virgin of Ocotlan Basilica, Ocotlan, Tlaxcala, Mexico |
Damn, is it that time already?
Back here, I drilled down my decision to either Mexico or New Mexico for 2012/2013.
This go-round, after toying with other possibilities, I've settled on Mexico.
Last year, these were my criteria:
- Reasonable access to family/friends;
- Proximity to mountains;
- Locations with mild(er) climate;
- Cultural and language diversity;
- Low cost of living; and
- Income opportunities
For 2013/2014, my criteria are ... huh .... identical, if one defines "income opportunities" to mean access to reliable and high-speed internet access, as my plan is to continue teaching English online.
So now that I know the country ... time to figure out the city.
My wish list for the city are (in addition to the above):
- Population less than 500,000 and more than 50,000
- Sense of place
- Socio-economic, age, and ethnic diversity
- Trees, pretty scenery; a lake or river would be nice
- In a location that's a good base for exploring the entire country
- Not in a criminal-gang hotspot.
- Elevation lower than 7000 feet
- Reliable and fast internet connection (this one is a deal breaker)
- Within 3 hours of an international airport (preferably two)
But before I go to Mexico, I'll leave New Mexico (boo hoo) at the end of September, and spend October in Missouri.
Of course .... if I learned only one thing in Georgia, it was this: Be flexible. So, quien sabe? Maybe my plans will change.
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