Surviving power outages and extreme heat.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hey y'all, let me give you a few tips to make it through the frequent outages and relentless heat. Check out my friend's channel @LESHAUN WILL for some more great tips and insight on living with the Merida heat and choosing to move here/or not. Don't forget to subscribe, like, share!
If you want to buy me an ice water lol, check the links in my channel description box. Thanks, stay cool!
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I screwed up the link to her channel, here it is @LESHAUNWILL
Not only is Merida telling you its time to go, it's saying "you still here!?! let me kick it up a notch!"
Truth!! I feel that in my sweat 😂. I’m leaving next month.
You better preach!!! You know what's up!!!
@@malikahonthemove Blessed safe move back to the U.S.A. !
@@blutru1328 Thank you! I'm not planning on making it a long stay either!
Dear Malika thank you for sharing your experiences. I am so sorry that some have been full of challenges. I have been living in Playa for 7 years and have not had the power outages or extreme heat that you have had. I have visited Merida several times. But I was warned and felt that it was very hot. There are so many environments to choose from in Mexico. I hope you get a chance to explore some of the other states. Merida was probably not the best place to move to first. But, of course, you did not know.
If you are ever near Playa, I would be happy to meet up with you and give you an idea of how a single Black active 80-year-old is being spoiled living 2 1/2 blocks from the beach in a secure and tranquil community. My drivers always have their air turned on and I always ride in the front. That way I am closer to the keys if I ever need to jerk them out or take over the driving even though I know them and trust them. LOL I wish you the best.
I’m glad to hear you are happy with your life in Mexico! Yes, I plan to visit more places in this beautiful country!
I'm in Queretaro. We lost power for about 2 hours three days ago. It goes up to the mid to upper 90s during the day (can't even imaging 108-109!!!). Queretaro normally has highs in the 80s. The house I'm renting does not have air conditioning although there are ceiling fans in every room. It's a traditional Spanish colonial style house with the thick walls so it does surprisingly well keeping it in the mid-80s inside but it's still a bit warmer than I'd like in the middle of the day. The last 2 days were especially bad since it seems like the nighttime temps aren't going as low as they were only a week ago, so the house doesn't have a chance to cool all the way down overnight. Researching other places I may want to move or finding a house/apartment with AC/solar panels, etc. Not sure how you all in Merida are doing it, hang in there!
Thanks so much! That still is hot and during the day I imagine you can manage but trying to sleep hot is probably difficult .
@@malikahonthemove yes it is, the sleeping is the hardest part, especially when the mosquitos harass you all night. Got some of those Raid tablet things that go in the plug in and a different liquid plug in and, thankfully, last night I slept through the night for the first night in about a week!
Oh Malika, iam so sorry you are experiencing this….Extreme heat to the body Is dangerous. Believing you have an OUT soon.
Thanks Greta! I try to stay as cool as possible .
So sorry you're experiencing that. I know first-hand how it feels. 😔
Last summer in Houston, TX every day was over 100 degrees. For 3 months straight. 🥵
As I understand, many places worldwide now have above average temps, power outages, and little water.
I'm praying for us all. 🙏 🙏
Thanks, I’m praying too. My heart hurts for those that suffer in the heat and many lose their lives.
I found your vids and I have been laughing! You are so comical! I Thank You for being so honest! Get on your journey! Merida is for sure not the place for you! It seems like you have the travel bug and you don't want to be responsible - you want to live a life of Ease! Get out there!! ♥
Thanks so much for watching! 🦋
Prayers sent.
Should not have to go to the mall. A suggestion Amazon has solar generators very reasonable. From smallest to largest. This may be the best solution and they come to Mexico. Glad to see you again
Thanks for the tip , I’m sure someone will have an interest
In getting one! Take care 🦋
Good it is dangerous to be without air for so long; especially if you have medical problems and are on medication.💗
Absolutely! My friend has had outages for 2 nights starting at 7pm and lasting until 3 pm the next day!! I feel for the elderly !
Thanks for sharing, good information! I agree with you about Thailand in the malls they really got A/C blowing.
I am a new subscriber. Fun channel and educational. Thank you for sharing your experiences
Thanks for the sub! 🦋
Time to move.
Whoa I was going to ask you about Thailand's heat compared to Merida but you answered it hot but at least the malls are cold' can't wait to see where your next move will be I'm sure it's gonna be soon😊😊
Oh yes! I’m leaving next month ☺️.
Hola, Malikah. I'm sorry to read you and Lashaun are having difficulties in Mexico. I heard about the necessity of having solar panels in Merida. Perhaps ya'll can catch the mist from a cool ocean breeze at the beach in Progreso. When I was a digital nomad in Puerto Juarez (near Cancun) during winter 2024, I found the beach enjoyable at sunrise and at sunset. Any other time, the climate was hotter than fish grease. Stay cool, Mi Amiga.
Thank you ☺️I prefer the cool pool water over the beach lol! It is very beautiful at sunset!
Great advice! Cold shower (or bath if you are lucky and have a tub)? I sure hope you can keep cool.
😆 unfortunately there is no cold water. The tanks are on the roof and therefore heated by the sun. Lukewarm maybe.
@@malikahonthemove Was pretty hot here in Queretaro last night and I got a big metal bowl and put some water and ice in it and wet a washcloth and put it on my neck. It actually did help. Of course would have to grab the ice before it melted in the freezer if you have a long outage.
Good advice. So sorry you are having these issues so early in the season. It's been the mid 80's with some breezes during the day and
upper 60's at night in Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco has not had the loss of power yet)...but I know the heat will be here in June. Hopefully I will not need air conditioning until mid June.
Sounds like heaven! 😁
Uuufffff I could never live in merida or any place similar I’m a penquin I love the cold weather I can’t take the heat. Good thing you’ve already made the decision to leave. I hope the weather cools down some over there.
I hope so too!
Wow you gave the best visual. Thanks
We were there last week on a scouting trip. I see why you are leaving. I think a lot of people aren't being honest about living in Merida. I thank God that we did the scouting trip first. We stayed at the Marriott and the Wayam. The power went out multiple times but came back on within a few moments. I noticed that common areas like the lobby, etc. Were not kept cool. The elevators were unbearable. Locals said it was unusually hot but they weren't sweating buckets the way we were. The food options there was also subpar in my opinion. Very little vegan options as they eat a lot of meat there especially pork. We believed the hype but boots on the ground, we couldn't wait until our flight out. Not to mention the ick factor. There is trash everywhere. People just throw litter everywhere and no sanitation to pick it up. New items in stores are often dusty/dirty. I was really shocked at how their public schools and other facilities looked as well. It seemed as if a lot of things were cheaply made. Even American products like Dove soap was different. I was hoping to look past a few inconveniences for having cheap rent but the overall quality of being there wasn't worth it. But again, that's my opinion.
You basically hit the nail on the head!
You have been patient. Get out of there! It is not for everyone. You did well to last this long. I really like Mexico but Merida, no way!!!
I plan to be gone next month! I tried to like it as best as I could. Everywhere isn’t for everyone 🤷🏽♀️
Cookin'. 😓
Oh Wow!
This seems to be happening in Africa also!!! I just saw a video with several expats talking about having no water and the electricity going out for hours... No water for 45 days? What the hell is happening?
Oh wow! The world is falling apart. We have done so much damage and sometimes our modern ways bite us in the behind .The indigenous , native and tribal folks knew how to respect the Earth and live in harmony with it.
The cost of living in Paradise😢
I would recommend buying one of those solar panel generators .You guys get plenty of sunlight in Merida so no issues there.There's many generators out there but I can't think of the name of the Generator I would recommend.You can use it indoors very quiet etc.
Great idea but I’ve heard they are insanely expensive .
@@malikahonthemove Generators start as low as $260.00 US Dollars check E-bay and on line .The Generator I'm talking about is about $2,000 US Dollars I'm having a brain cramp and can;t remember the name brand of that Generator .My sister lives in North Carolina and they have Tornadoes and bad weather that sometimes the power goes out for a few hours so I want to buy her this generator I saw on line a few months ago.You will save money on electricity because the generator runs off the solar panels not gas or electricity.Buy one that is in your price range but do your home work and see how much power you generator puts out etc.Figure out how much electricity you need and what things you need to run when the power goes out.Some people just want to plug in their refrigerator their phones and be able to watch TV.
@@malikahonthemove They start off at about $260.00 US Dollars check E-Bay and on line
What about the hotels. How are they functioning?
Yes, the outages aren’t in every neighborhood and haven’t lasted for more than a couple hours.
Most nicer hotels have power generators, as do private hospitals, malls, etc
Merida seems it would be good for seasonal living or solar panels.
Solar for sure, seasonal if you like the beach area.
I believe September through march would be the months I would visit( I think I may beat the worst heat) I went to progreso beach while I was in Merida and I liked it because I love the majesty of beaches but the gulf waters are not as pretty to me as the the ocean waters of the beaches here in Miami. The people of Merida were really friendly and it is a calming environment that’s what I liked the most about Merida.
Sis, what about the wading pools that everyone has? 😄
I have a pool. My guy didn’t show this week and it needs to be cleaned. I can’t do it.
@@malikahonthemove Understood... Just wondered if that offers a reprieve from the hot weather, or if the pool water also becomes too hot to relax in.
I bet the pool won’t be cool ( my experience living in the southern states) Will feel like sitting in a cup of warm tea
@@happyandfree11 Understood.
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You’re not in Kansas any more … “There’s no place like home” …in America. IMO.
Hmmm, I definitely wouldn’t say that!!
I don’t think San Miguel de Allende is having these issues.
Not sure but didn’t hear they were.
Neither is Merida.
No power grid issues here on the West Coast of Mexico in the Puerto Vallarta area.
You freeze your back end of at our Supermarkets.
So, think you should stop spreading BS about All of Mexico where you haven't been.
Umm I think you shouldn’t tell me what to say ROD. I have said many times that I have not been to other cities and speak of Merida OR what is public knowledge put out by the media.