Travesia Maya Thanks, Gringation, what month is that- I'll try to watch for it. ____________________ Hope you enjoy your time in Cancun, Benuk. There seem to be many Brits in the Cancun area: some have even gotten up some rugby matches! Next time England plays at the World Cup, you'll find plenty of them at Pat O'Brien, in the HZ.
Website for events in Cancun Well, there's always next year, Gringation! I found this website for events in Cancun and nearby communities (Playa, for example). It doesn't really lend itself to providing info at a glance, but for those with the patience, it seems to be a fairly comprehensive listing of cultural events. Cultura en Cancún
Staying positive Anybody else struggle with "staying positive"? There's beauty here, both natural and man made; but, there's also ugliness, in the form of broken down sidewalks, potholes, poor neighborhoods, and trash where it shouldn't be. Then, there's the issues with local government officials supposedly running off with 800,000,000 pesos in tax money others had paid (now in jail for it, with auditors trying to get an exact figure on how much is missing), leaving the city coffers empty, and parks unmowed. I can't seem to decide if it's just me, or this is actually a difficult place to be, long term.
V: Ive struggled since Day 1... Its been a good experience in many ways, but I cant wait to get out of here and draw a fresh breath of air.
We have been here 4 years and when my daughter graduates in June it may be time to move on. Am currently reading a great book that is allowing me to "understand " Mexico - NTCs Dictionary of Mexican Cultural code words by Boye Lafayette De Mente. A must read for anyone trying to live here. Tracey
Getting by, in Cancun Hmm, no Tracey. _________________ For us, the last few weeks/days has wrought at change. My getting a full time position at the university has made a difference to the dynamics of being here for us and, recently, we've been having some better results looking at real estate. It's easy to get discouraged, at times, but on the whole people are awfully nice to us, as we go about our day, and our business. Running out of English speaking real estate agents has forced my wife to have to start to speak Spanish, and she's actually enjoyed the struggle! Just at the moment, things are looking up!
