Comments on: Well, we’ve found home

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:48:48 +0000

In reply to Clare. Thanks! I feel the same way about having him as my son.

By: Clare

Clare — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:11:29 +0000

You are such a great parent! He is so lucky to have you as his Dad

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:23:43 +0000

In reply to Lindsay Nieminen. Sunshine is sure something that's easy to get used to!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:23:13 +0000

In reply to Gina.

Yeah, forever isn’t a commonly used word in our home either.

We only really settled down because Tigger wanted it. Although I was missing having local friends, I still had a significant dose of wanderlust in me, and I still do but I’m also really enjoying having a home base and an equipped kitchen to work with.

Mexico’s 6-month tourist visa was definitely an attraction! Wish it was easier in Europe.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 22:16:31 +0000

Sounds like you are really happy there 🙂 Between yourself and Patti over at Meandering Family, I think the secret is out about San Miguel! Really though, it does sound like a wonderful city with so much to offer expats. You have settled in really quickly, and yes, if you don’t want to travel after just a couple of months, I think you may have just found your ‘for now’ home, (I never say ‘forever’). I hope that one day we will find a place to settle that just feels right, but for now, I’m still happy to wander, which I guess means that we’re not ready yet. Mexico is obviously a lot easier for you to stay in long term than Europe, which definitely makes things easier. We’ve had to do some creative travelling to allow us all to stay in Europe for at least five years, as Simon only has an Aussie passport. Best wishes, and seasons greetings for your first Christmas in your new home 🙂

By: Lindsay Nieminen

Lindsay Nieminen — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:57:12 +0000

Wow this is such a great story to read! I’m so happy you have found where you feel at “home” – while we live comfortably in Vancouver, i hope to find a home like this someday, somewhere, and let me tell you, it will be somewhere sunny that does not get as much rain as “Raincouver”

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:41:31 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence).

I figured we’d eventually come back and explore other areas of Mexico. It’s such a diverse and huge country. It was definitely hard leaving Europe, though, esp during my favorite season. So I’m glad SMA was able to win my heart over, that stubborn thing.

Community definitely makes all the difference. I’m finding myself wishing I had a larger place and kitchen so I could have more of my friends over at one time. Just means we’ll have more intimate gatherings I guess. Hope to get you guys up here some time!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:38:58 +0000

In reply to Autumn Morgan. Cozumel was our first stop back in 2011, and we've been back a few times. So glad you enjoy it there.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:38:24 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. I completely get what you're saying. It's really hard to beat a place with friendly locals.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:37:16 +0000

In reply to Kindra. Thanks!