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  1. 15 hours ago, johanson said:

    The only nonstop flight between GDL and Seattle was and perhaps still is, Volaris. So, I tried them several years ago. It was not an enjoyable experience.

    Ditto for Portland.  I agree with the comments about Volaris organization and service.  But, I’d rather get to PDX in 4 - 4-1/2 hours than a 7 - 12 hour transit with a layover.  Fewer moving parts, fewer problems….  I fly Volaris to PDX every three to four months, usually with dog from Bone Voyage.  All have been tolerable.  A big plus, the outbound flight doesn’t kill your entire day, fly out of GDL at 6 pm arrive PDX 9 pm.  The return flight during the week is a red eye, but the Sat/Sun returns depart PDX 2-3pm….

     

    Tip, reserve an isle/window seat in first row or the emergency exit row.  

  2. 4 hours ago, RickS said:

    Could you/someone confirm that this is the 'process' for Temporals or Permanentes (only).

     I have flown out of GDL on two occasions 'recently' as a Tourist and did NOT have to go to the INM desk. Upon entry into Mexico by air my US Passport was stamped.... basically with my 180-day info... and when I left I, with only a carry-on, went directly from the taxi to the Volaris gate for my departure. No questions asked. 

     

    As a tourist, no.  You do not go to the INM window when departing.

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  3. 7 minutes ago, Mainecoons said:

    After reading this I'm still a little confused.  Please bear with me.

    My wife is flying out to the U.S. in two weeks.  Does she still go to the immigration window near arrivals or just straight to the airline check in?

    Gracias!

    Your wife needs to appear the the INM window with a passport, temporal/permanente card and a boarding pass.  My routine is to download the boarding pass onto my phone, stop at the INM window then to the airline desk to check my bag or I head straight to the gate if I’m carrying on.

  4. My primary has been iLox, with a 250/50 service.  I’ve been a subscriber for over two years.  I would say the first year was more up/down than I cared for.  The last 12 months has been pretty good.  I like the free bump from 150/25 to 250/50 at the beginning of this year.

    Telmex DSL 30/10 has been my backup.  No complaints.  Seems a little faster now that a lot of the DSL subscribers switched to fiber.

    I’ll be phasing Telmex out in favor of Starlink.

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  5. 49 minutes ago, lakeside7 said:

    I have permanente and I think  may your observation depends on which airport to land in first. A few months ago I returned via MX City and was scolded by the immigration lady for not having my original top. When I explained that I normally fly into GDL and they never asked for the original she was not interested! So maybe different port of entry have different interpretation of the regulation?

    Agreed, I should have added that my return will be through GDL and, as in all things Mexico, it could be a different experience returning through any other port of entry.

  6. Hola Chop,

    From your threads it seems you have a technical inclination.  If you have that itch to set it up yourself, a reasonable budget and willing to have some ethernet cabling done I would recommend:

    1. UniFi Dream Machine pro SE (https://ui.com/consoles)  Note, the SE version is just coming out, essentially same as Unifi Dream Machine pro.

    2. Depending on your coverage needs, several UniFi Access Points (https://ui.com/wi-fi/) that would be wired to the Dream Machine.

    Properly installed you'll get mesh coverage through your entire casa.  With this setup, if inclined, you can have two internet providers (e.g. iLox and Telmex) hooked up, add a NAS (network addressable storage) for video and photo storage and surveillance cameras.

    Good luck,

    Don

     

  7. 13 hours ago, RVGRINGO said:

    Why expect to find everything you need in Ajijic. Chapala is the "downtown" area and also the local source of more types of businesses than those offered in Ajijic.  Beyond that, you may have to search in Guadalajara for some things. Besides, you will often pay up to 0% more for some things in Ajijic. Guess why!

    RVGRINGO, your point is well taken.  I don't expect to find everything locally and agree that services rendered in Ajijic usually cost more than elsewhere.  Even though we've lived here for 10 months we have a lot to learn just what's available in the village.  This thread is just a starting point.

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