I am SOOO looking forward to moving to PV in 2-3 years. It will NOT get old for me, 🤣.

Beautiful murals. Wow

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

They are pretty amazing!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

Definitely worth walking to the cemetery just to see the murals outside of it.

Feel better, Ada! Yay, more Francis! Yes, we love you Ada and Stephen, but your dad is a character, love the shirt too! Enjoyed the walk and talk, good to see Bobbie and Cedric, and all of the shenanigans in PV. Those murals are fantastic!

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Cindy! Appreciate the awesome comments!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

Francis does steal the show.

Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience in PV. I freaking love the murals in Mexico -Marc

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

The murals are sure awesome! Look forward to catching up soon!

@TheTwoTravelersInMexico

9 ай бұрын

@@LivingSimplyinMexico We'll be in PV from December 21st to the 26th. -Marc

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

See you then!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

The fact that there are always new murals is part of what makes it fun.

Great video, as always. Hope to run into you the month we are down there Jan/Feb.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Look forward to it!

The white bird was a barn dove. Theyre part of new earth coming in. The lady bugs will start coming back also.

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Leave it to the bird lovers to help us here!

So cool! very informative! Thank you!

You are so right .But that's everywhere we get bored.some days are good and other days are hectic that's life. By the way it's beautiful ND looks peaceful

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

It is all a state of mind, really! People can chase bliss & joy, but it is really what you make if it. ❤️

@micaelagarcia3251

9 ай бұрын

@LivingSimplyinMexico I my self as a child would go with my parents to visit my grandparents in Zacatecas and I loved it. Now we go visit my parents with grandkids. Never in a million years did I think I would have my parents live so far. But its not about me it's about them. They worked very hard so they can have the life they have now. They are back in Zacatecas in a small town where everyone knows you by name or I say My grandma's name and they know exactly who I am. I love going and one day I wish to build somewhere by the ocean like you guys. I say somewhere else because I can't see my self living in the same town without them in the future if no longer with us. They are happy with goats,chickens, my moms cats lol, my dads sheep and everything from a turtle to the security of thd house Coyo and Zimba the dogs that are like my brothers I never had as a child lol 😆.

Thanks for the walk around. (great murals) Hope you both are well by now. I "think" I'd like to brave the heat and live in Mexico full time. My wife's not as sure (yet). There was a time when we both embraced Canadian winters and were active throughout the seasons. But as we age winter is not as fun and we tend to hibernate. I'm not saying we would not visit PV But I truly HATE crowds and we are leaning more towards Brighton's area. But we will see. Enjoy. P n D

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Excellent! We have a lot of Canadian friends in your shoes and actually we don't mind the heat. For us (as you might imagine), we really enjoy the stimulation of more city life and wanting to be in the heart of everything. The one thing I'd say though about Puerto Vallarta is that the crowds are more on the Malecon and Romantic Zone, so you can avoid crowds somewhat. If you are looking for a lonely beach, that is a little harder to come by. We should do a video with Brighton on the differences someday (Brighton is a great guy).

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

Agree. The crowds are just as easy to avoid as they are to find with lots to do in either case.

@davebaker489

9 ай бұрын

Great idea. I await your very brilliant idea. PS I'm sure he'd like to hear that. lol @@LivingSimplyinMexico

Wait, wait, wait one minute! I CAN'T drink margaritas and eat tacos every day?! I'd like to get Francis' take on that. I love his T-shirt. Party time coming after Dec 12th! Yaaaay!!🎉

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Totally funny!!! Yes, Francis would differ on this topic!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

As much as Francis would hate to hear this, he is a creature of habit.

The area you’re in looks fabulous!

@erinbenson9550

4 ай бұрын

Can you tell me where it’s at? Looking for a place to stay in November.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

4 ай бұрын

Gringo Gulch in Puerto Vallarta. ❤️

Love your videos! I will be moving to Bucerías next month and hope to meet up at a Gen Ex-Pat event. I also want to party with Francis!- it will be my new year's resolution! 😂🎉

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Now that sounds fun! Congrats on your move too!! ❤️🇲🇽

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

Looking forward to meeting up in the future!

Love your videos. I'm the same age and want to retire there also.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Excellente Nancy! Check out the GenXpats PV Facebook Group. They are quite an active bunch!

so funny...The cat.

What an awesome video! And thank you for showing us the breathtaking murals around the cemetery at the end! May you both be healthy and peaceful 🙏 ☺ MJ & Dean xo

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Thank you MJ & Dean! We appreciate the comments (and well wishes!) ❤️

Hi Ada i hope that you are feeling better now,take care of yourself.I am counting the days 19 to go from First to the end of April. Hoping that we will cross path one of this day.By the way I started your youtube channel since covid just to find out what was going on in Pv because of travel restriction from Canada and I still enjoy watching you two.Thanks guys

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter! Stefan here, I'll relay to Ada!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

I’m finally normal again this week.

This video is wonderful! First time seeing you guys. We live in the states. We retire at the end of 2025 but are seriously considering applying for Mexican residency soon as we know already where we’ll be retiring. Like you, we’ll probably bounce back to the states a bit (and to other countries) but home will be in Mexico. We already volunteer with the animal shelters and have made many Mexican national friends that have provided us with great resources and connections so our transition will be a little less chaotic. Anyway, looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures. Thanks!

@LivingSimplyinMexico

7 ай бұрын

Thanks and good luck on your transition!

Ada, I saw you videoing walking down the steps on Zaragoza last week. I told my partner that it was you. We almost yelled out your name but didn’t because we didn’t want to interrupt your filming. Maybe next time we will get to meet you in PV.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

8 ай бұрын

Feel free to say “hi!”any time! Be forewarned, you may make it into a video! 😆

Really enjoy your channel and this one was really interesting and fun. We’ve spent a couple weeks in PVR every winter for the last several years and would like to spend the winters there when we retire in a couple years. We definitely want to immerse ourselves in the culture and do some volunteering.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great to hear you’ll be down for longer durations in a few years. You’ll find a great community in Puerto Vallarta.

I love Mexico and have never been to this area but love the way it looked. Please show more of the beach and how much it could cost for rent in US dollars for a 1 or 2 bedroom and utilities .Please show the beach and alittle of the night life ,thank you.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

7 ай бұрын

Hey Daniel, will show a little nightlife in our next video. In general Puerto Vallarta is very safe and there is a lot of nightlife, shows, music, etc. all within walking distance from our area in El Cerro near the romantic zone. The colonias are very different from tourist to local to rustic to fancy. It is a super wonderful place to be… there is a downside of course with inflation and the drop in exchange rate, it is pretty pricey. If you live more like a local this still can be contained. We are not sure on rents, but we do believe if you are down here a bit in a temporary home, you can seek out a better deal. There is lower cost if you can establish relationships. Also, it is much cheaper to rent annually vs. just high season. If you want to check out PV during low season during hot summer months, this is the best time rent temporarily at a lower cost. Hope this helps a bit. All the best on your journey!

I've been thinking about doing a "full-timer" vs "part-timer" video. There are pluses and minuses of each. Right now, I'm really hating that I'm part-time and missed out on Dia de Muertes and the Baja 1000. 😞

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

I hear ya! One commenter said they’d prefer your area over our area… we should collab on that topic one of these days!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

9 ай бұрын

@@LivingSimplyinMexico Let's do it. Ideally when we are all in Mexico!

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Sounds good!

Any insight on the new Valarte Project in Versailles/ Fluvial area? There’s not a lot on KZread about the project. What are your thoughts?

@LivingSimplyinMexico

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately no insight from us in particular. It may be a good question for our Facebook Group though!

I am planning a move to Mexico. I’m looking for long term rental properties at least 6 months preferably a year lease. Any thoughts or info would be great appreciated. My budget for housing will be from say 350 to 700 usd monthly Thanks and my name is Scott. Happy holidays

@LivingSimplyinMexico

8 ай бұрын

We don’t have much understanding of the rental market, but what I do know is most folks land temporarily and look around, as the best deals are when you start getting to know the neighborhood and folks. Sometimes folks have space that they rent to people they already have relationships with… these are the best deals.

🇨🇦🙋‍♀️where do you stay, any recommendation on short time rentals, am retired so looking at being a snow bird, done with Southern Alberta winters. Tnx😊

@LivingSimplyinMexico

6 ай бұрын

I hear ya! One of our friends that you’ll see on a few videos is from central Alberta. Location really depends on what you are looking for. We like from Gringo Gulch to Cinco de Diciembre, but depends on how sensitive you are to hills, noise, etc. high season can be difficult. A number of Canadians we know rent the entire year because the Low season is inexpensive and they can keep their items south. You may want to consider a longer term AirBNB booked early to scope things out for the following years. Best to build connections for the best deal. Know this is not the answer you are looking for, but hope it helps!

@heathertucker8479

6 ай бұрын

Thx for replying, where can i get info on airbnb?? Btw enjoyed your vids. I would like to do Jan-Mar. I am going to PV in 24 days for 7 days,so hopefully i can look into some Airbnbs.🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

@heathertucker8479

6 ай бұрын

@@LivingSimplyinMexico or even early fall. I have been to PV 3 times and this will be my 4th time.

@LivingSimplyinMexico

6 ай бұрын

Here you go: www.airbnb.com

I love that shirt, are you selling them? We spend winters in Vallarta(11 years so far) can I buy one in September, do you plan on different colors? Let me know

@suejohnson6254

9 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, I follow Audra too

@suejohnson6254

9 ай бұрын

December, not September, I hate autocorrect

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Will see what we can do! We have an online store up and are trying to make them cost effective. Are you in the US by chance? That helps. They’ll be in multiple colors. Will comment here if we can get something up. You might be our tester!

@AdaWells

9 ай бұрын

We would love to have the shirt proceeds benefit local charities too!

hey guys I watch your videos and I would like if its possible you share the real estate agent info...... we try to get a properly in PV!.....thank you!

@LivingSimplyinMexico

9 ай бұрын

Hey There, in the text info section of this video you can seen David Hoffman’s info. Happy hunting! kzread.info/dash/bejne/n6131NOQZ7PbY6g.htmlsi=YUWnxW6k3hxWoL6b

To live there in a safe area for a 66 year old single man,please.