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Saving Money on Shoes
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In Mexico it's often not easy to find shoes in smaller towns the right size for gringo feet, Also many modern (even high priced shoes) these days are made where the heel and sole are one piece. If you're like me I wear off the heel portion off first and in the USA since they are one piece I would have to replace the entire sole and heel section and the cost would be high and a shop to do the work hard to find. (Continue Reading)
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How to Find the Fix It Man
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In the USA when something breaks these days it often seems difficult to fix or even if it looks like it could be fixed it's likely cheaper to go to the local big box store and buy another. Saves time and money. (Continue Reading)
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How to Catch a Bus at Lake Chapala
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At Lake Chapala buses are usually clean and always in expensive, but you will not see all that many official bus stops. But no need to walk along way to find an official stop. Just watch for an area as you walk along that would be large enough for a large bus to pull off out of traffic and stop for you, Then wait for a bus to come along and stand perpendicular to the road facing the oncoming traffic. (Continue Reading)
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Credit Card Safety
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We all are are aware that we should be careful not to use ATM machines in public places where a potential thief could be observing us enter our Personal Identify Number (PIN), but some thieves now have become more sophisticated and do not need to look over our shoulder or even see our card. (Continue Reading)
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It It Safe to Walk Alone After Dark?
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We all know there's usually safety in numbers. So best to stay around where others are walking and use common sense. As the evening draws on you'll find that fewer and fewer people are on the street. At Lake Chapala, Mexico the ladies feel safe to walk (even alone) in our towns and villages (even after dark). (Continue Reading)
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