Sonoran Desert, Mexico
A musician who moved to Magdalena de Kino, Mexico talks about his dreams vs. the reality of expat there.
Magdalena de Kino
I knew I wanted to live in a place with few English speakers so I could immerse in the language. I hoped for a peaceful life in nature and maybe find a girlfriend. I wanted work in the field of music. I read "The People's Guide to Mexico" for tips on living there.
I had a great experience in Mexico. I found enough work to survive and after a couple years I made enough to save and send $ home. I was a novelty being an American in the music scene but I learned all the local hits and made some generous contributions to the local Musician's union, so I was able to find employment. After a while (about 3 years) I started missing family and friends and a real job in the states so i moved back to Ca but I brought my Mexican wife. We lasted about 4 years and then we divorced. Now I am planning to move (With my current wife) to Colombia or Venezuela or Panama. She is from El Salvador and is afraid for us to live there. I love Mexico but want a more challenging musical culture.
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People very ignorant of their own history, politics, they don't even know the bible. Lots of suddenly rich smugglers imposing their tastes on music venues. Never lend anything to a Sonoran, you'll never get it back. Never pay a deposit on work you want done, you'll never see the job done.
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