I have been thinking about how our day to day life will go once we are living in Mexico. It will be a big change for us since the change will not just be one of location but also where we become retired. (I love the word for retired in Spanish...jubilar - because we will be jubilant!)

My vision is that first and foremost we will take pretty intensive Spanish classes. I expect to take classes for at least three hours a day.

Shopping, setting up our household, walking the dogs, sitting on park benches, exploring the area, etc. will be a good part of the day, too.

My problem is - then what? I know some gringos get involved in local "good works" or teach English. I am interested in Kiva (the microlending people) but have been frustrated by their website. I imagine there are other microlending organizations that I could search out and help somehow.

I love to garden so I hope our new place will have outdoor space for gardening, and as long as I am dreaming - an aviary for our birds!

Now we just need to figure out where we want to live!