Mexico - Dispelling Myths - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico

Speaking of Mexico, - Did you know?.......

Over one million Americans already call Mexico home and as the Baby Boomers begin to retire, hundreds of thousands are planning to join them.

Safety and Security

According to the United Nations, you're 3 times more likely to be a victim of crime in the U.S. than you are in Mexico.

Recent FBI statistics state that the murder rate (per 100,000 people) in Baltimore is 43.3... in Washington DC it is 29.1...and in Detroit 47.3... But in Mexico, it is 13. There are certain areas in Los Angeles, Washington or Detroit that you should avoid. That's where the

crimes happen. Likewise there are isolated areas in Mexico (like parts of Mexico City and some areas along the border) that should be avoided.

Health Care

Government-funded health care uses the same high-tech medical procedures that are available in the U.S., but medical insurance only costs only $270 per year including medications, with no deductibles or co-pays. There are countless state-of-the-art hospitals and care homes being built for the aging baby boomers arriving from north of the border.

Low Cost of Living

A couple can live comfortably for well under $2,000 per month including a housekeeper. Utilities average one third of the cost in the U.S. You can get car insurance for less than $400 a year.

Economy

According to U.S. government figures, Mexico's economy moved ahead of Canada's last year, making it the 12th largest economy in the world. Business Week reported that Mexico's middle class has swelled to record levels and solid jobs provide security. Mexico is one of the world's largest oil exporters selling 1.7 billion barrels of oil to the U.S. each day.

Mexican stocks have outperformed U.S. stocks (as measured by S and P500) by 10-

Infrastructure

This year, Mexico's government launched a 5-year, $250 billion program to build new highways, railways, airports and ports throughout the country. Mexico has a First-World infrastructure, including high-speed internet, mobile telephone networks, high-tech medicine, paved multi-lane freeways and much more.

This information was taken from a recent (September 08) issue of International Living magazine

Kim Barber RE/MAX Legacy Office 638 383-1425 US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806

KimJBarber@hotmail.com www.RockyPointKim.com

Pelicans - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico

I've only lately come to really appreciate the Pelican. It seems they're often presented in a somewhat ungainly light. They're a bit awkward on land, true, but in their element, they're perfect.

Pelicans fish and breed in social groups. If you've ever seen a group of them flying, you'll see they travel with the precision of a flock of Canadian Geese. When they circle to fish, they move with a choreographed symmetry that would rival a synchronized swimming team. And they dive with the bold confidence of winning NASCAR drivers.

On the beaches around Cholla Bay Mexico, near Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, I had to good fortune of spending some time up close to these marvels. A fisherman was cleaning some fish and they were waiting around, eager for some castaway morsels.

Contrary to popular belief, they do not store fish in their elastic bills. They use them to scoop up fish. Then they tip out the water (as much as 31/2 gallons!) and immediately swallow the fish.

There are over half a dozen species of pelicans. The North American Brown Pelican is endangered but recovering. Mostly due to the reduction of our use of certain chemicals that were damaging their eggs (DDT).

One of the wonderful things I enjoy about living here are the opportunities I've had to be exposed to the wildlife. It is a beautiful life!

Kim Barber RE/MAX Legacy Phone: Office 638 383-1425 US Office 602 334-4359
KimJBarber@hotmail.com www.RockyPointKim.com

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