I too was a US expat for 15 years. But not to such a warm climate.

So you're the reason Trump wants that wall, are you??

@Petter oh I am sure if he knew my politics he would use me as the poster child of unpatriotic threats!

@Petter, @JackPedigo Where were you hiding out? What made you return?
A big part of me yearns to return. But I have healthcare FREE FOR LIFE and live very well on very little!

@BajaSusana I too have free health care for life, valid anywhere within the European union. I also have a state pension from Spain, where I have lived for 32 years.
Southern Spain is also a cheaper place to live than most other parts of Western Europe.

@BajaSusana The view from my house in Mojacar. Unfortunately, two months ago I had to cut down the lovely Norfolk Island Pine tree, as its roots had invaded the sewer.

@Petter The EU is far advanced when it comes to social programs and quality of life. Mexico is progressing, but we have a new populist president.
I have been waiting a year for my widow's pension.
Moved from the beach to a hillside location. This is aour third home here.the view is ever changing. We had the outer bands of a tropical storm sending us wind and cloud and a little rain. The Orange photo is sunrise yesterday, and the blue is early evening same day.

@BajaSusana Actually, I was not hiding. After my stint in the military I went to a place that fascinated me (Europe-Germany) and stayed. I fell in love with the old city of Heidelberg, built my own apartment had (and lost) 2 relationships and experienced some amazing things. I found a job with the University of Maryland European Division (they just put out a eye opening video which I have shared). The fall of the Soviet Union, troubles with a slumlord and a partner's increasing alcoholism told me the time was up so I left. It turned out it was the right decision as I am now in a much better place.

I am a disabled (slightly) Viet Nam war retiree so healthcare is not an issue. I like to say I am an introvert living in an extremely extroverted community.

Why Baja and what led you there?

@BajaSusana An enjoyable view indeed. Being from Kenya I love clear skies with dawn and sunset colours.
In Mojacar I have mountain views in one direction, sea views in the other.
A view of my house, and two photos of views. (The middle photo is the wrong one, but I can't delete it!)

@BajaSusana Here's an arial view of one side of my house, instead.