and here it begins

American Mommy wanted to know, now that I have shown you what inspired me to look in the Costa Alegre area for my Mexico move, what did I finally settle on?

I believe I have posted some similar photographs in preparation for and following my July visit to Melaque. But it is time to take another look -- for no other reason than I have entered into an agreement to stay in the house from at least May through October.


For about the past five years, I have considered buying a home on the Oregon coast. I grew up within 50 miles of the ocean, and I have always enjoyed the beach.


But every time I came close to buying, I reconsidered. After all, I could be at the beach in an hour -- and the home prices were incredibly high, at least, by Oregon standards.


It was a natural progression to start looking at homes on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Yesterday's post gives the back story on how I ended up looking in the Barra de Navidad-Melaque area.


And then I stumbled across the possibility of living in the house pictured at the top of this post. I test drove the place in July. It is everything I will need to begin this adventure.


This is a view of the back yard from the second story balcony. It has all of the scenery of Oregon with the addition of much warmer temperatures.



If that was not enough -- this is the view that greeted me every morning when I woke up. I took the photograph while lying in bed.




And, at the end of a day, this is the sight that will often greet me -- as seen from the roof patio.




You can see why I am looking forward to starting this adventure in May. The days are ticking quickly away.