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  4. Elena's

    in La Cocina

    Posted

    Tried Elena's out...  Delicous! Just what we were looking for...  They have a chimichanga (At Elena's it is called; Chimi Ranchero - Chicken Pork or beef 65.00) which filled a craving that was missing since El Sarape closed...Now to try everything else on this menu, for this was outstanding!  The staff was so very friendly and we actually fell into a special: Senior Wednesday discount.  

    We will be back... Very good.  PS The Chimi Ranchero has sauce and cheese on top, and if you want the crispi fried of a Chimichanga, will have to ask for sauce on the side!

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  5. Extend internet line to casita?

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    Update:

    Went to Computerland. Cable would take sun/rain wear and tear... Thus: They recommended a wifi extender tp link ac1750 RE450, same as shown here (for less -78.00 with shipping and import or 58.00  if in states), and here for 93.00 USD (1800 pesos).  Lifespan will be longer than cable, and not require any installation to speak of.

    https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-PCMag-Editors-Choice-Extender/dp/B010S6SG3S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wifi+extender+tp+link+ac1750&qid=1576008146&sr=8-3

    So I post this for others, for if NOB you may want to nab that for less for it extends way beyond a typical casa/casita distance.

  12. How would you rate your healthcare locally?

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    I responded privately to blanketmusic.  Yet, my conscience was bothering me.  I should have responded here, despite the potential for negative response.  People deserve to know this, in addition to the many wonderful references of healthcare  in this area.
     
    We are educated, retired, and have never spared anything for our medical care/preventive review.  We have gone to the more highly recommended physicians in this Chapala area, and done all tests without hesitation.
     
    OUR STORY:
     
    FIRST MEDICAL REFERENCE: We went to the US a highly recommended expensive specialist in Guad by many on the message board.  This specialist asked if there was medical insurance and then informed us, that emergency surgery was required.The doctor in the US said, any gastroenterologist would know that this is not the case, just by looking at the disk Mexico's Gastroenterologist provided.   We would not find that out until we went to the US, found work to reinstate US healthcare, and be reviewed by a top doctor in the US.  We are older, so this was not an easy task.  
     
    SECOND MEDICAL REFERENCE: Due to the above outcome, and having coverage, the second person in this marriage decided to go for a second round of all tests, even though he had done so already in Mexico. In Mexico, the Lake Chapala Docs had delivered a clean bill of health. The Johns Hopkins team, found prostate cancer and rated it as aggressive.  We appear fortunate, for surgery and review after, resulted in a VERY surprised surgeon at Johns Hopkins stating how lucky we were, and it appears we have gotten it all.  The surgeon at Johns Hopkins said had we not gotten treatment, it would have turned out very differently, and one of us would have been left to prematurely grieve the other.
     
    We love this area, returned after our medical was complete in the states, and acknowledge that there are many doctors here whom are wonderful. In the second reference above, diagnostics were better in the US for us. In the first reference:, we are grateful for that false diagnosis, or we NEVER would have received treatment for the second medical reference above.

  13. NON-STOP FROM GUADALAJARA

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    2 hours ago, kimanjome said:

    Just want to add my 2 cents. Internet from Guad to Tijuana, then entered the US through the other end of the building, it's called Cross Border Xpress, and a $12- fee. Incredibly nice US border agents. The flight I took both ways was Interjet, came to $68 round trip.  All in all, the cost was less than $100. Once on US side of the airport terminal, you can hail a cab, Uber, or get a rental car. Weather in San Diego area always perfect. Pleasant day, cool 50s at night. No super heavy clothing needed.

    SAT my second choice. 

    Very cool.. will look into it!

     

    (Thanks to all, very good info here- and I am sure that many have some extra tricks, so will keep an eye on this thread)

     

  14. NON-STOP FROM GUADALAJARA

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    1 hour ago, NoVaDamer said:

    If I understand you correctly, you don't care where you go (in the States), and you can wait for a good time, but you want a cheap flight and back to GDL the same day (if possible).

    I suggest you use this link to check out all the direct flights from GDL:

    https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-guadalajara-gdl

    Then you'll need to compare prices on those routes, You can also use Google flights and Rome2Rio to do that.

     

    Hope that helps!

     

    NOVADAMER AND ALL POSTERS: Thats to all posters.  Correct... I could do any entree point, for most any point will have what I require.  Business will take place and returning home later same day is preferable.    Will look into Volaris.   Of course the shorter the flight the better, as I do plan to return same day.

    1 hour ago, RickS said:

    Will anywhere in the US suffice.... you didn't say... and wanting same-day turnaround may make that more difficult. Do you need some time in the US or will 'immediate' return work?

    Having asked that..... Volaris flies non-stop to Denver (and other places in the US). One could fly round trip leaving GDL 7:00am and return on that same airplane departing Denver at 11:40 getting back to GDL at 4:20.  You could not leave the airport for this to work. Around $320.

    Same thing with better same day turnaround to LAX up in January (leave 6:30am, return/leave LAX at 4:30.  $350

    I'm sure there are others like this. 

    These prices with Volaris require ticketing by tomorrow... and good until next October.

    Ticketing by tomorrow? For the above pricing? Are you speaking about a specific sale?  As in Black Friday Sale?

     

    6 hours ago, Jreboll said:

    GDL-SAT is a little over an hour and you can find round trip for under $200  or fly to Reynosa but you would have to get someone to pick you up

    Yes, closer is better with SAT on top of that area of preference... Though could not find one for 200 or so with the SAT.  Which airline did you see offering that fare.  Which month is best to do that, for such a rate?  

  15. NON-STOP FROM GUADALAJARA

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    I must take a two way flight/Can wait for good airfare month.

    Hoping for same day - in and out of USA.

    WHERE DO I FIND THE BEST DEALS/Asking those who have done this and would care to share their info.

    Which:

    Airlines

    Arrival point in US ( example LAX /Los Angeles etc-Any State/Airport is acceptable)

    Time of year

    Is recommended for least expensive in and out... CHEAP FLIGHTS/NON STOP.

  16. Do you have a VPN service?

    in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara

    Posted

    Thank you.   We signed up for Express VPN.  Comments here were helpful.  Ran into an initial glitch of the chosen connection location in the US, not working with Amazon Prime Movies, but customer service helped troubleshoot that. 

    It appears great for entertainment/TV series/movies, which are not accessible when out of the US.

    Only question that remains to be trouble shot is, how to use this with Telmex service.  It appears one must sign up individual devices rather than go through router sign up.

     

     

  21. Veterinary In office blood-labs pancreatic lipase / Ultrasound

    in Let's Talk About our Furry and Feathered Friends

    Posted

     

     

    Seeking answers to the following questions:

    1)Which veterinarian offer in office labs for blood draw results, which do not have to be sent out?

    2)Has anyone had a specific blood test called a canine pancreatic lipase?

    3)Where have others gone for an ultrasound scan for their pet?

    4)Very important, WHO HERE has had a pet accurately diagnosed lakeside (or in Guad) USING THE ABOVE TESTS AND/OR ULTRASOUND.

    You may email me with your info if that is your preference.

    Thank you

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