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Meet Melissa and Jesús, a couple who found love and a new life together in La Paz, Mexico. 🌴❤️ Join Brighton West as he interviews Melissa, a Canadian medic, and Jesús, a Mexican skipper, about their unique journey of love, cultural integration, and nearly-retired adventures! 🔹 **Who are Melissa and Jesús?** - Melissa: A 47-year-old medic from Canada, working on an oil field in Alberta. - Jesús: A 51-year-old skipper from Mazatlan, now settled in La Paz. - Their story of meeting in La Paz and deciding to build a life there. 🔹 **Melissa's Journey:** - Vacations in Puerto Vallarta and Cabo led her to discover and fall in love with La Paz. - Decided to rent an Airbnb for three months, then moved her life from Canada to Mexico. - Shares her experience of visiting expat meetups and realizing the potential of living her best life now rather than waiting for retirement. 🔹 **Meeting and Marrying Jesús:** - An unexpected meeting at a beach bar leading to an inseparable bond. - Navigating their relationship despite the initial language barrier. 🔹 **Family Dynamics:** - Both Jesús and Melissa have grown children from previous relationships. - Blending families and welcoming Jesús’ 17-year-old son, Diego, into their home in La Paz. 🔹 **Cultural Differences:** - Differences between Canadian and Mexican outlooks on relationships and friendships. - Adjustments and understanding each other’s cultures to foster their loving relationship. 🔹 **Lifestyle in La Paz:** - Enjoying outdoor activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and beach outings. - Jesús’ work as a skipper and their love for cooking and dancing together. - Living arrangements and costs of living in La Paz, including rent, utilities, and travel expenses. 🔹 **The Wedding:** - A heartfelt wedding on El Tesoro beach with special vows that moved everyone. - Simple yet memorable celebration with friends, family, tacos, and even a beach dog cameo! Many of the wedding photographs shared in this video are the work of Francisco Leopoldo Escárcega. https://www.instagram.com/ezkrcega_fotografia 🔹 **Parting Thoughts and Advice:** - Encourages viewers to step out of their comfort zones and explore new possibilities. - Insights into renting first before settling permanently and embracing cultural differences. - Affirms that love and a fulfilling lifestyle can be found anywhere in the world. **Join us** in this heartwarming journey and see how Melissa and Jesús have made their almost-retired life in Mexico a dream come true! 🌟 **Subscribe** to "Almost Retired in Mexico" for more inspiring stories and helpful tips! https://www.youtube.com/almostretiredinmexico?sub_confirmation=1 🔔 **Don't forget to like, comment, and hit the notification bell!** Support this channel by buying me a margarita over at https://www.buymeamargarita.com The Mexico Relocation Guide is the perfect resource for moving to Mexico. We've partnered with them and you can get the guide here: https://mexicorelocationguide.com/?ref=34