In reply to emily.

Emily

You should be offended. First off, these are NOT uneducated or ignorant people! I find it so sad that norteamericanos assume that a lack of formal education means somebody is dumb. They know more about life and the land than you or I ever will.

We retired to Mexico three years ago, in part for the experience. Our "education" has reached the point where I don't want to go back north. We are the only norteamericanos living in a Mexican neighborhood and we have learned so much. They have taken us in and most seem to enjoy our company. Yes, there are a few who view us as the rich gringos and would just as soon we leave. But they are few and far between.

As for choice, I think you did exactly what you should have done. People in Latin America have their way of doing things that work for them, have always worked for them, and they see no reason to change it. Your ladies sound much more open to other views than do many of the people up here. As least they listen for the most part, and then make their choice.

Larry