Retire Early
Lifestyle
Retirement; like your parents, but way cooler
In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
to take advantage of their wisdom and experience. |
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The
Chapala, Mexico Living Guide
Table of Contents
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
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Copyright,
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli, 2023
Introduction
Lake Chapala
Part 1 - Mexico in General, Chapala in Particular
Chapter 1 - Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? (and Non-Millionaire
Retirees, too!)
Freedom
Affordability
Legalities of permanent status are easier
One can live on Social Security alone
Adaptability
Travel within the country of Mexico is very affordable
International airports make it easy to travel back to visit family
Medical care
Why Chapala, Why Now?
Chapala: Location and Climate
Chapter 2 - How Chapala, Mexico Has Changed Over the Years
Cable TV, cell phone coverage, internet, Wi-Fi, Netflix
Upscale and international restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens
Big Box stores like Wal*Mart and Soriana
Mail is more reliable, deliveries now available with Amazon, Mercado Libre,
FedEx and DHL
Medical care is even more available
Wider roads, bicycle lanes, Uber, the malecon
Many more Gringo communities, more tennis courts, more theaters, clubs, culture
Chapter 3 – Some Quick, General Information on Coming to Chapala
Getting There and Away
Your First trip to Chapala
Before You Leave Home
Money, ATM’s
Transportation in Chapala
Walking Around Town
Part 2 - Money, Housing, Culture
Chapter 4 - Cost of Living
What you can buy for Ten Dollars in Chapala, Mexico - and get change back
Chapter 5 - To Buy or Rent - the Housing Conundrum
If you choose to purchase
Renting has pros and cons too
Points to consider, questions to ask yourself
Chapter 6 – Easy Living in Chapala
Living with ease
Other examples of convenient living
Is your retirement under-funded?
Getting a Visa for Mexico
Chapter 7 – What Does it Really Take to Move Overseas?
Just like home only cheaper
Culture and customs
Daily differences abound
Adjust to living locally
Chapter 8 – Culture
A Quick Cultural Guide for Expats
What to do?
Realize that your presence absolutely changes the local culture
A Personal example
Chapter 9 - Street Beggars, Part of an Expat Lifestyle
Not all street beggars are on the up and up
Examples
GIMME!
The Man in black
Chapter 10 - Household Help
The minimum daily wage and over paying your help
An impractical fantasy, the Alguinado and other ways to give
Part 3 - Activities
Chapala Plaza
Chapter 11 - Is Eating Street Food Safe?
The basics
Other considerations
Enjoying Your Trip
Chapter 12 – Cafes and Restaurants in Chapala, Mexico
Restaurants
The Best Food Joints - Chapala, Mexico
A List of Other Places to Try
Chapter 13 - Safety and Crime
Drugs, the cartel, the police
Chapter 14 - Activities in Chapala
Chapala Tennis
Singles or Couples
Top FREE Things to Do in Chapala
Part 4 - What to Pack, electronics, hotels
Chapter 15 - What to Pack
Electronics
Miscellaneous items
One Meal a Day
Miscellaneous Notes
Where to Stay in Chapala
Part 5 - Shopping
Chapter 16 - Grocery Shopping
Wal*mart
Miscellaneous Vendors
Part 6 - Medical
Chapter 17 - Doctors, Dentists, Clinics, Pharmacies, Traveler’s Belly
A short list of medical practitioners in the area
Chapter 18 - Receiving Medical Care in Chapala, Mexico
Unusual tumbling series of medical events
Summary
Medical care Stateside
Chapter 19 - An option to consider for assisted living
Age related concerns
Long term care insurance?
Time for reflection
Opening up the options
Chapter 20 - A Canadian Perspective on Health Care Overseas
Golf
Course in San Nicolas de Ibarra
Part 7 - Travel from Chapala
Chapter 21 – Traveling around and out from Chapala
Ajijic
Traveling from Chapala to Other Places in Mexico
How to Travel by Bus from Chapala
Chapter 22 - Traveling through Mexico from Chapala - Fear versus Caution
Common Sense Rules the Day
Put Caution into Perspective
Chapter 23 - Traveling Seasoned Citizens
The Importance of Sleep
Fueling the Machine
Divide up Duties
Packing Makes Perfect
Part 8 - Final Notes
Map: Chapala, Ajijic, The Lake
Other Books by Billy and Akaisha
Contact Info
Survival Spanish
The Chapala Guide is in PDF format for your computer or for numerous
portable E-book devices and available via download. PLEASE take
note. If we are traveling, swimming, playing tennis, sleeping, or just not online
when you order, we will get to your order ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
About the Authors
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Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their time, and who doesn’t
want to mindlessly follow the crowd.
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