I lived outside of Guadalajara for a year, absolutely lovely city, if you can tolerate the more-random nature of life in a Mexican city. You are on your own responsibility in all things, at all times; the traffic signs, the police, the invisible net of lawyers and legal protections you may be accustomed to in this country (Tthe US) are not there. This is very liberating but also requires living in full attention. The people are, in my opinion, often more alive, alert and more hospitable and caring than those in the U.S. I think you should do it in a heartbeat, myself. Learn as much Spanish as you can; people will help you every way possible but they will appreciate your effort.

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