Your Tears for Fears t-shirt is EVERYTHING! My daughter and I saw them in June of 2023 at Madison Square Garden in NYC - their first time there! They were amazing. But I digress - love your video! As I plan for my retirement, so many people have mentioned Oaxaca that I have added it to my list.
I do love all the colorful displays. the paper ART and paintings... even the colored pencils add to the decor! I am delighted to see all of the plants and the varieties of flowers. The unique kitchen arrangement is similar to my in-laws place in Puebla. My husband had a kitchen installed to make dishwashing more convenient, but they still bus the dishes to the outdoor area sink to wash them. Just hard to let go of traditions I suppose? I do love fresh squeezed orange juice... amazing life!
It definitely is something different Diana. The longer we have been here, the more we are getting accustomed to these oddities. It has been an enjoyable stay and this place has so much character in it.
@@FelipeGonzalez-y5h It was a very nice place to sit and reflect on life. To be able to totally relax and enjoy our own little slice of nature there in Oaxaca.
I'm so happy you're in Oaxaca as that is a place we have investigated. I can't wait to see more of your videos in Oaxaca. And it's great to hear you using your palabras de español! 👍 (Soy Cynthia de Expat Spanish Lessons 😊).
Hola Cynthia! Yes, we are glad to be here as well. It is a very interesting city. We are just starting to get the opportunity to explore some as we have been really just chilling and dealing with the kittens.
It really is a very peaceful place. The biggest problem with the orange tree is not stepping on them on the way to the bathroom in the dark. Not the way to "juice"" them effectively. LOL
It looks like a lovely place. I love all the artesanía and the garden. We built our home in Mexico poco a poco over the last 10 yrs. When we bought it there was a one room, part adobe, part cement block house with a dirt floor, which we renovated and then added on year by year. My husband’s Mexican and our house is built in quite a traditional style, with lots of details like arched windows with brick details. We also have to go outside to get from room to room, but we have arranged it so that there are overhangs and awnings/tile-look laminate roofs so you can get from room to room without getting wet. When we have guests, it’s nice that they each have direct access from their room to the terrace. We do have a sink in the kitchen, and each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. That was important to me, so no one has to go outside in the night to use the bathroom! We have a large covered patio where we spend a lot of our time, rain or shine. Definitely indoor-outdoor living. As with any house build, there are things I’d do differently if I could go back, but it’s still very much my happy place.
Nice house (fresh flowers are a nice touch) and garden with fruit trees, pretty kitty, great drone footage! Too bad about the orange juice. Do you still have the place to yourselves? What are the rocks for in the kitchen? No hallways seems kinda weird but you are making it work, well done! Very glad that your bed is comfy.
Yeah Cindy, we have the whole house to ourselves. The unit is set up that way. The lack of hallways is really weird and does take some getting used to, but it is ok now. It really is a nice place to spend some time.
Awesome accommodations. We love Oaxaca. Our favorite thing to do is walk around the neighborhood. We have not walked in your neighborhood, but we will have to check it out next time we are in Oaxaca.
Another really great video!!! Your editing skills are amazing! Especially the first half. I also loved the way you shot the Air Bnb. I felt like I was there. I had to go to Chapala today to buy a space heater. My little one isn’t going to cut it! I’m already cold 😂. And my family is facing yet another hurricane aimed directly towards them! 😳. Stay safe and have fun! Can’t wait till the next chat session! ❤
Thanks Debbie. We didn't have to fire the heater up today at all. It was very pleasant all day so we got a reprieve. But it is nice to have one when it is needed. Thank you so much for the kind words and we will see you at the next live!
Keep in mind that that price is Airbnb which greatly inflates the price Suzanne. We are really looking forward to being able to get a straight lease at some point and pocket some savings. Thanks.
@@mishkamo55 They are at that. It is like buying tickets for a concert. They just keep adding on this fee and this charge. That is on top of what they charge the owner, which of course get passed on to the guests.
I know! Sometimes it is hard to believe that it has been that many. Other times it is like, we are only half way through the process. LOL A blessing and a curse.
What an awesome place you’ve got there, even for the ten weeks you’ll be there. I love the garden, the house, the art all the fruit and veggies the trees provide. A temporary dream home. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I would love to stay in that air b&b when I visit Oaxaca. You didn’t mention the monthly rate I wonder how much you pay. I’m a fan of your channel and the content you bring with each episode. A new subscriber here, looking forward to relocate not sure yet what city in Mexico, I suppose taking a few trips to different areas would be a start. I’d like to touch base with you two if that’s at all possible. ❤ from Puerto Rico, Mia
Welcome to the Gringos R Us family Mia! Glad that you found us. We will be dropping the price for that Airbnb in a couple of weeks when we do the Oaxaca cost of living video. It really was a magical place to stay and we loved it there. Feel free to reach out to us at any time and if you want to arrange something, contact us at gringosrus.com and we will see what we can set up.
It really is a different place, Lora. We are glad that we did choose it here. It took a little getting used to, but we are really enjoying it a lot. Be glad when we get the opportunity to do a little more exploration of the city.
@@GringosRUs the kitchen part is pretty easy to acclimate to. The service area division makes a lot of sense when you think about how hot/humid it can be. It yields a more purposeful relaxed meal environment. … un plumbed toilet could be something more to get used to, idk if it’s a deal breaker….
@@lorabarton3403 It is a fully plumbed toilet, just on the other side of the garden from the bedroom. If it wasn't, then yeah, it would be a deal breaker for us as well. LOL
Gina and Marc, Jim and I want to come stay with y’all in your Airbnb. Bonito The fountain did sound inviting for morning coffee. The downstairs bed looked comfy… Wow! All that fruit. Beautiful place to be for your next 10 weeks. Even comes with a street parade. Enjoy be safe. Bob
Cool in everyway, cool temperature, cool apartment/condo (hacienda style where the living spaces all surround the courtyard) and of course very cool music to accompany the Video. Kudos Gina Curious if the Duenos (owners) are Gringos or Mexican because of the unique and again cool decor? You have his and hers bathrooms, yes but forgot about the rain if you have to go in the middle of the night. Keep a big bottle beside the bed to do your business during the night! lol
I think that they are mixed Tom. One is a gringo and we think that the other is from Mexico. They really did a nice job on this place and they are far from done. The plans that they have shared with us are going to make it easier to transverse the the house while staying dry. Yeah, she just keeps getting better and better and putting all the pieces together for these videos.
@@GringosRUs : >>"that really jacks the price upup a lot" !!! Which is why we don" t book Airbnbs; not supporting the greedy [probably owned by a "gringo".... BTW I must commend you on your Spanish pronounciations; so many gringos butcher the language
Yeah, the supply and demand is going to quickly change our demand needs. It is getting to be that hotels are suddenly looking more affordable than what is on the platform. Fortunately we did find a good deal in Queretaro for the 6 month stay.
What an interesting place you are staying at. I was wondering about the separate rooms as each door was opened up. I don't think I'd want to go outside in the middle of the night especially in the rain go to the washroom. It's hard enough to go downstairs. What kind of drone do you have and would you recommend it? I would love to get one for when I head south. Here in Canada depends upon the size you get you need actually a special license to fly it. Do you need a license to fly it in Mexico? Looking forward to more videos of Oaxaca😊❤
Yeah Joan, the middle of the night trip to the head in the rain is no bueno! We have a DJI Air2S drone. There are similar weight restrictions here in Mexico and ours is very close and we say that it is under. That is our story and we are sticking to it. LOL DJI is one of the leaders in the drone market and we have had good success with it. Every once and awhile it gets goofy with the user interface, but Gina has mastered this problem now that we have encountered it a few times.
@@GringosRUs Thank you. I will check into it. I love it when you guys show video clips taken from the drone. Just one more thing for me to learn. But as I say, the day I stop learning is the day I die. I'm trying to learn Spanish now for my trip down South. Have a wonderful week and looking forward to your next video ☺♥
If I was making the drive, I would go to Saltillo on day one. Then to Aguascalientes on day two. To the far side of Queretaro on day 3 or if you depart at the crack of dawn, you could make Puebla on day 3. Then on to Oaxaca on the last day. We try to limit ourselves to no more than 9 hours a day if possible. We want to be checking into our Auto Motel around 4 or 5. I recommend researching the Auto Motels in the cities that you want to stay in. They are affordable, have garages and we have found them to be very clean. If you can find an Auto Hotel it is even better as they are used to people staying for the entire night. We have a video on them and the website that I use to scout them out is on that video. I recommend printing out the top rated four or five in each city, and that way you can enter them into your GPS. The drive from Saltillo to Aguascalientes is a long one with beautiful scenery, but gas stations are at a premium. Use them when you see them. Hope that helps. Give us a shout if you have any other questions.
The temperature right now is about perfect. Cool at night and pleasant during the day. Yes, it is rainy season and we can count on that afternoon shower, but it could be a lot worse.
Wow, you pay 10 times as much as I do in Oaxaca. I live in a one bedroom rooftop apartment in centro historico for $225.00 a month with all utilities and WIFI included.
We pay more than $225 just in our Airbnb fees. And that is what they charge us. It is expensive utilizing Airbnb. Glad that you got such a great deal there.
@@GeraldJackson-o4s Obviously. You got a great deal, so that was money very well spent. We will probably do that exact thing when we find out where we are going to drop anchor.
We so love Mexico Beth. It is such a warm and inviting place to live. The people in this country could not be replaced. They are what make the difference.
When undertaking a journey like we are, it is one of only a few options that are available to us. It isn't ideal, but it is allowing us to see Mexico as we search for our permanent home in this wonderful country.
It looks like a lovely place. I love all the artesanía and the garden. We built our home in Mexico poco a poco over the last 10 yrs. When we bought it there was a one room, part adobe, part cement block house with a dirt floor, which we renovated and then added on year by year. My husband’s Mexican and our house is built in quite a traditional style, with lots of details like arched windows with brick details. We also have to go outside to get from room to room, but we have arranged it so that there are overhangs and awnings/tile-look laminate roofs so you can get from room to room without getting wet. When we have guests, it’s nice that they each have direct access from their room to the terrace. We do have a sink in the kitchen, and each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. That was important to me, so no one has to go outside in the night to use the bathroom! We have a large covered patio where we spend a lot of our time, rain or shine. Definitely indoor-outdoor living. As with any house build, there are things I’d do differently if I could go back, but it’s still very much my happy place.
They are ultimately going to do the same thing here regarding covering the walkways. They have only had the property for 4 years and they have done wonders with it. I can see where once you get it how you prefer it, it could be home. Thanks.
Your Tears for Fears t-shirt is EVERYTHING! My daughter and I saw them in June of 2023 at Madison Square Garden in NYC - their first time there! They were amazing. But I digress - love your video! As I plan for my retirement, so many people have mentioned Oaxaca that I have added it to my list.
Thanks. Gina loves them too! Oaxaca is a great choice. You won't regret it.
I do love all the colorful displays. the paper ART and paintings... even the colored pencils add to the decor! I am delighted to see all of the plants and the varieties of flowers. The unique kitchen arrangement is similar to my in-laws place in Puebla. My husband had a kitchen installed to make dishwashing more convenient, but they still bus the dishes to the outdoor area sink to wash them. Just hard to let go of traditions I suppose? I do love fresh squeezed orange juice... amazing life!
It definitely is something different Diana. The longer we have been here, the more we are getting accustomed to these oddities. It has been an enjoyable stay and this place has so much character in it.
When you grow up with the bathroom outside, we get use to it 😂😂
For us is weird having a bathroom inside 😅
Muy bonita casa ❤
That is so very true Veronica. I guess that shows that when one is used to it being one way, the alternative seems strange.
Beautiful place to relax, read 📚 few books with a cup of coffee or even write your own book. Very nice place . ❤🎉❤🎉.
@@FelipeGonzalez-y5h It was a very nice place to sit and reflect on life. To be able to totally relax and enjoy our own little slice of nature there in Oaxaca.
I'm so happy you're in Oaxaca as that is a place we have investigated. I can't wait to see more of your videos in Oaxaca.
And it's great to hear you using your palabras de español! 👍 (Soy Cynthia de Expat Spanish Lessons 😊).
Hola Cynthia! Yes, we are glad to be here as well. It is a very interesting city. We are just starting to get the opportunity to explore some as we have been really just chilling and dealing with the kittens.
What a cool place! Thanks for sharing.
It really is! Thanks Barbara.
So beautiful! The garden, the sounds ❤ indid the same thing with our orange tree, but it makes great sauces and marinades . Enjoy!
It really is a very peaceful place. The biggest problem with the orange tree is not stepping on them on the way to the bathroom in the dark. Not the way to "juice"" them effectively. LOL
Thank you for sharing your experience 💜
Thanks for watching Marilynn!
It looks like a lovely place. I love all the artesanía and the garden. We built our home in Mexico poco a poco over the last 10 yrs. When we bought it there was a one room, part adobe, part cement block house with a dirt floor, which we renovated and then added on year by year. My husband’s Mexican and our house is built in quite a traditional style, with lots of details like arched windows with brick details. We also have to go outside to get from room to room, but we have arranged it so that there are overhangs and awnings/tile-look laminate roofs so you can get from room to room without getting wet. When we have guests, it’s nice that they each have direct access from their room to the terrace. We do have a sink in the kitchen, and each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. That was important to me, so no one has to go outside in the night to use the bathroom! We have a large covered patio where we spend a lot of our time, rain or shine. Definitely indoor-outdoor living. As with any house build, there are things I’d do differently if I could go back, but it’s still very much my happy place.
Thanks
Nice house (fresh flowers are a nice touch) and garden with fruit trees, pretty kitty, great drone footage! Too bad about the orange juice. Do you still have the place to yourselves? What are the rocks for in the kitchen? No hallways seems kinda weird but you are making it work, well done! Very glad that your bed is comfy.
Yeah Cindy, we have the whole house to ourselves. The unit is set up that way. The lack of hallways is really weird and does take some getting used to, but it is ok now. It really is a nice place to spend some time.
Saludos Gina and Mark 🙋
Gracias Elsa.
Awesome accommodations. We love Oaxaca. Our favorite thing to do is walk around the neighborhood. We have not walked in your neighborhood, but we will have to check it out next time we are in Oaxaca.
We are enjoying the neighborhood and the great vibe that it has. The house has so much character as well.
Nice place. Looking forward to our visit.
It definitely is different, but it has so much character in it as well. Looking forward to see the two of you in a few weeks.
Another really great video!!! Your editing skills are amazing! Especially the first half. I also loved the way you shot the Air Bnb. I felt like I was there. I had to go to Chapala today to buy a space heater. My little one isn’t going to cut it! I’m already cold 😂. And my family is facing yet another hurricane aimed directly towards them! 😳. Stay safe and have fun! Can’t wait till the next chat session! ❤
Thanks Debbie. We didn't have to fire the heater up today at all. It was very pleasant all day so we got a reprieve. But it is nice to have one when it is needed. Thank you so much for the kind words and we will see you at the next live!
Love this place!
It is different, but so cool. Thanks
So beautiful
It is a beautiful house and they are still working on it.
Looks like a great place.$2700 a month?? Wow that’s almost like California 😎
Thank so much for sharing!!
Keep in mind that that price is Airbnb which greatly inflates the price Suzanne. We are really looking forward to being able to get a straight lease at some point and pocket some savings. Thanks.
I hear you!! ❤
Are there cleaning fees added to the inflated price that some tourists encourage?
@@mishkamo55 They are at that. It is like buying tickets for a concert. They just keep adding on this fee and this charge. That is on top of what they charge the owner, which of course get passed on to the guests.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Lee!
13 locations! That's amazing. Looks like you have plenty of space to spread out.
I know! Sometimes it is hard to believe that it has been that many. Other times it is like, we are only half way through the process. LOL A blessing and a curse.
What an awesome place you’ve got there, even for the ten weeks you’ll be there. I love the garden, the house, the art all the fruit and veggies the trees provide. A temporary dream home. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I would love to stay in that air b&b when I visit Oaxaca. You didn’t mention the monthly rate I wonder how much you pay. I’m a fan of your channel and the content you bring with each episode. A new subscriber here, looking forward to relocate not sure yet what city in Mexico, I suppose taking a few trips to different areas would be a start. I’d like to touch base with you two if that’s at all possible. ❤ from Puerto Rico, Mia
Welcome to the Gringos R Us family Mia! Glad that you found us. We will be dropping the price for that Airbnb in a couple of weeks when we do the Oaxaca cost of living video. It really was a magical place to stay and we loved it there. Feel free to reach out to us at any time and if you want to arrange something, contact us at gringosrus.com and we will see what we can set up.
The most beautiful home I ever stayed in was one in Tahiti with separate rooms built around a garden!!! I have wanted to go back many times!!!
It really is a different place, Lora. We are glad that we did choose it here. It took a little getting used to, but we are really enjoying it a lot. Be glad when we get the opportunity to do a little more exploration of the city.
@@GringosRUs the kitchen part is pretty easy to acclimate to. The service area division makes a lot of sense when you think about how hot/humid it can be. It yields a more purposeful relaxed meal environment. … un plumbed toilet could be something more to get used to, idk if it’s a deal breaker….
@@lorabarton3403 It is a fully plumbed toilet, just on the other side of the garden from the bedroom. If it wasn't, then yeah, it would be a deal breaker for us as well. LOL
Gina and Marc, Jim and I want to come stay with y’all in your Airbnb. Bonito
The fountain did sound inviting for morning coffee.
The downstairs bed looked comfy…
Wow! All that fruit.
Beautiful place to be for your next 10 weeks.
Even comes with a street parade. Enjoy be safe. Bob
You two should just come on down. It really is a peaceful place that is so unique. We love it now that we are used to the intricacies of it.
Cool in everyway, cool temperature, cool apartment/condo (hacienda style where the living spaces all surround the courtyard) and of course very cool music to accompany the Video. Kudos Gina Curious if the Duenos (owners) are Gringos or Mexican because of the unique and again cool decor? You have his and hers bathrooms, yes but forgot about the rain if you have to go in the middle of the night. Keep a big bottle beside the bed to do your business during the night! lol
I think that they are mixed Tom. One is a gringo and we think that the other is from Mexico. They really did a nice job on this place and they are far from done. The plans that they have shared with us are going to make it easier to transverse the the house while staying dry. Yeah, she just keeps getting better and better and putting all the pieces together for these videos.
nice drive and nice place, wow, 2,700 usd? that's over 3K Canadian, expensive. more than Toronto rentals ! I thought Canada was expensive
Yeah, but you have to remember that it is an Airbnb. That really jacks the price up a lot.
@@GringosRUs : >>"that really jacks the price upup a lot" !!! Which is why we don" t book Airbnbs; not supporting the greedy [probably owned by a "gringo"....
BTW I must commend you on your Spanish pronounciations; so many gringos butcher the language
Todos estos European Americans en oxaca!
Thanks for watching.
These AirBnb prices are really getting crazy. We are only finding reasonable prices in the smaller towns now.
Yeah, the supply and demand is going to quickly change our demand needs. It is getting to be that hotels are suddenly looking more affordable than what is on the platform. Fortunately we did find a good deal in Queretaro for the 6 month stay.
What an interesting place you are staying at. I was wondering about the separate rooms as each door was opened up. I don't think I'd want to go outside in the middle of the night especially in the rain go to the washroom. It's hard enough to go downstairs. What kind of drone do you have and would you recommend it? I would love to get one for when I head south. Here in Canada depends upon the size you get you need actually a special license to fly it. Do you need a license to fly it in Mexico? Looking forward to more videos of Oaxaca😊❤
Yeah Joan, the middle of the night trip to the head in the rain is no bueno! We have a DJI Air2S drone. There are similar weight restrictions here in Mexico and ours is very close and we say that it is under. That is our story and we are sticking to it. LOL DJI is one of the leaders in the drone market and we have had good success with it. Every once and awhile it gets goofy with the user interface, but Gina has mastered this problem now that we have encountered it a few times.
@@GringosRUs Thank you. I will check into it. I love it when you guys show video clips taken from the drone. Just one more thing for me to learn. But as I say, the day I stop learning is the day I die. I'm trying to learn Spanish now for my trip down South. Have a wonderful week and looking forward to your next video ☺♥
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Thanks!
Hi what route do you all recommend to travel to Oaxaca from Mcallen, TX?
If I was making the drive, I would go to Saltillo on day one. Then to Aguascalientes on day two. To the far side of Queretaro on day 3 or if you depart at the crack of dawn, you could make Puebla on day 3. Then on to Oaxaca on the last day. We try to limit ourselves to no more than 9 hours a day if possible. We want to be checking into our Auto Motel around 4 or 5. I recommend researching the Auto Motels in the cities that you want to stay in. They are affordable, have garages and we have found them to be very clean. If you can find an Auto Hotel it is even better as they are used to people staying for the entire night. We have a video on them and the website that I use to scout them out is on that video. I recommend printing out the top rated four or five in each city, and that way you can enter them into your GPS. The drive from Saltillo to Aguascalientes is a long one with beautiful scenery, but gas stations are at a premium. Use them when you see them. Hope that helps. Give us a shout if you have any other questions.
Fall and winter are the time to be there. We spent long periods in summers there and it's too hot for no AC
The temperature right now is about perfect. Cool at night and pleasant during the day. Yes, it is rainy season and we can count on that afternoon shower, but it could be a lot worse.
Wow, you pay 10 times as much as I do in Oaxaca. I live in a one bedroom rooftop apartment in centro historico for $225.00 a month with all utilities and WIFI included.
We pay more than $225 just in our Airbnb fees. And that is what they charge us. It is expensive utilizing Airbnb. Glad that you got such a great deal there.
@@GringosRUs I hired a local to find an apartment for me. He charged me $250 in commisions but it was worth it.
@@GeraldJackson-o4s Obviously. You got a great deal, so that was money very well spent. We will probably do that exact thing when we find out where we are going to drop anchor.
Maybe try Eastern Europe and Asia, much cheaper
We so love Mexico Beth. It is such a warm and inviting place to live. The people in this country could not be replaced. They are what make the difference.
I can't believe you're actually using Airbnb.
You folks are older. You should know better.
When undertaking a journey like we are, it is one of only a few options that are available to us. It isn't ideal, but it is allowing us to see Mexico as we search for our permanent home in this wonderful country.
It looks like a lovely place. I love all the artesanía and the garden. We built our home in Mexico poco a poco over the last 10 yrs. When we bought it there was a one room, part adobe, part cement block house with a dirt floor, which we renovated and then added on year by year. My husband’s Mexican and our house is built in quite a traditional style, with lots of details like arched windows with brick details. We also have to go outside to get from room to room, but we have arranged it so that there are overhangs and awnings/tile-look laminate roofs so you can get from room to room without getting wet. When we have guests, it’s nice that they each have direct access from their room to the terrace. We do have a sink in the kitchen, and each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. That was important to me, so no one has to go outside in the night to use the bathroom! We have a large covered patio where we spend a lot of our time, rain or shine. Definitely indoor-outdoor living. As with any house build, there are things I’d do differently if I could go back, but it’s still very much my happy place.
They are ultimately going to do the same thing here regarding covering the walkways. They have only had the property for 4 years and they have done wonders with it. I can see where once you get it how you prefer it, it could be home. Thanks.