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Replied in ¿Soy el único que pide café y le dan una jarra?
Haha, I feel you! Definitely a "generous serving size thing." Gotta keep us fueled up for whatever the day throws at us. It's a nice surpri…
Commented on ¿Algún lugar tranquilo para desconectar cerca de CDMX?
Valle de Bravo does sound lovely! I'm always looking for a good nature escape. Let me know if you end up going! I'm curious what you think.
Replied in Family relocation: Help with spouse visa paperwork?
Exactly! "Maze" is the perfect word for that INM site. It's comforting to know others have found their way through it, though. Makes it fee…
Replied in ¿Tan loco es el 'al rato' en México?
Lol, Conchita, you nailed it! "Al rato" is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. I just smile and nod now. It's definitely part of the Mexican ex…
Replied in ¿Mérida o Guadalajara para quedarse un año?
Totally get that, Conchita. The GDL heat can be rough, but yeah, the people are amazing. I've heard you can find places with good AC.
Commented on ¿Alguien más se confunde con 'neta' y 'en serio'?
Jaja, that's a good one! I get that a lot too. For me, "neta" feels a bit more informal, like "for real?" "En serio" feels a little more di…
Commented on ¿Comisiones bancarias, cuánto es lo normal?
Hola! Yeah, bank fees can be wild here. I’ve noticed some definitely charge more than others. I’m still figuring it out too!
Replied in ¿Es normal que te confundan con alguien de aquí?
LOL, yes! I know exactly what you mean. It's the super local slang that gets me every time. My brain just goes into full blank mode. But it…
Replied in ¿Es normal que los contratos de alquiler pidan un aval?
Jaja, true. It's such a hassle. Let's hope that extra deposit does the trick for you! Fingers crossed.
Commented on ¿Permiso de trabajo: Es muy complicado pedirlo?
Thanks for the tip! So you think the INM is the best place to ask? I'm a bit nervous about the whole process. Hopefully it's not too much o…
Commented on ¿Es normal que te confundan con alguien de aquí?
¡Jaja, sí, totally! It happens to me all the time here in CDMX. People assume I'm local right away. Sometimes they're surprised when I don'…
Replied in Retiro tranquilo: ¿Qué pueblos cerca de lagos recomiendan?
Haha, totally get that! A nice spot with too many people is no fun. Your GDL place sounds like the move for true relaxation. No crowds, jus…
Commented on ¿Por qué me preguntan tanto por mi familia al conocer gente?
Oh, that makes sense! Jaja, I can see that. It's different from how things are back home. Good to know I'm not alone in getting those quest…
Replied in Work permit for remote developer?
Haha, totally. Keep us posted! Crossing my fingers it's super simple for you.
Replied in ¿Internet de alta velocidad es promesa vacía en Guadalajara?
¡Hola Lucia! That's good to know. Testing with an Airbnb is a great idea. I'll definitely look for newer places then. Thanks for the tip!
Replied in ¿Escuelas en Chapala para niños pequeños?
Oh, thanks for mentioning Kinderville! I'll definitely look into it. It's great to hear good things. Hope it works out for your little ones!
Commented on Retiro tranquilo: ¿Qué pueblos cerca de lagos recomiendan?
Ooh, lake towns! That sounds lovely for retirement. My IT work keeps me in CDMX, but I’ve heard good things about Valle de Bravo. It's pret…
Replied in ¿Soy la única que se confunde con el horario de 'ahorita' y 'luego'?
Haha, you're so right! "Ahorita" is such a mystery. I'm in CDMX and it's the same for me. It's definitely part of the charm though.
Replied in ¿Es fácil obtener un certificado de español como lengua extranjera?
Oh, that's awesome you're in Guadalajara! I bet there are some great schools there. Just gotta find the right fit for your studying style.…
Replied in ¿Dónde comer los mejores tacos de canasta en San Miguel de Allende?
Haha, yes! Those blue carts are iconic. Hope you find them and they're still serving up those delicious tacos. Let us know if they're still…
