Gringos in Paradise: An American Couple Builds Their Retirement Dream House in a Seaside Village in Mexico
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743276361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Barry Golson has written extensively about living and traveling abroad, mostly with a wry twist. The result: Passing Wind of Love: A Hysterical Historical Romance, a satire not just of romances but of politics, aristocracy, religion, sex, Regency England, barbaric America, and lots more. Gringos in Paradise was selected by Barnes and Noble for its annual "Discover Great Writers" program, to which Golson says, "About time!" He and his wife Thia Golson also wro
A Year in Provence meets Mr. Before long, the Golsons had been absorbed into the rhythms and routines of village life: they adopted a pair of iguanas named Iggy Pop and Iggy Mom, got sick and got cured by a doctor who charged them sixteen dollars a visit, made lasting friends with Mexicans and fellow expatriates, and discovered the skill and artistry of local craftsmen. A year later, he and his wife Thia were taking part in the growing trend of retiring abroad. The Golsons lived (and are still living) the dream of many -- not only of g
Must read! The dream of building our home and Mexico and the Mexican go-arounds and the obstacles we have have survived are similar. I laughed out loud and it felt good!We love our home in San Felipe, Baja Norte, overlooking the beautiful Sea of Cortez! We have been blessed!Would I do it all over again? You betcha!. Excellent Read and How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Living and Building in Mexico Richard Luxton I just finished reading this book on my Kindle and thought I would write and express how much I enjoyed reading it. I read it back to back with "God's Middle Finger": Into the Lawless Heart of the Sierra Madre" which I thought perpetuated all the stereotypes of Mexicans possible.Everything happens in that author's head -and actually nothing happens to him that isnt a direct result of his own idiocy.This book on the other hand is a must read for anyone thinking of retiring to Mexico - let a. Gringos In Paradise:An American Couple Builds their Retirement Dream House in Mexico D. Bratcher I really enjoyed reading this memoir a lot. It has good descriptions, honesty, and humor. It's written in such a friendly, personal way that I would love to go meet the authors! More photos would garner that last star!Dee BratcherArlington, TX
On impulse, Golson and his wife also bought land in their favorite spot, the Mexican seaside village of Sayulita. . As with most home-building sagas, they faced obstacles (permit hassles, contractors who backed out) and made errors (the staircase didn't reach the roof) but, magically, the house was ready when the extended family arrived for Thanksgiving. (Nov.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Returning to build their home, they realized their cliffside property was impractica