There’s always Chile.
That place is awesome!
Though they hate my Spanish. But hey, at least I try.
Chile is so much like California.
The weather is identical.
Ocean and gorgeous beaches on tbe west coast.
The Andes and snowboarding on the east border.
Both sandwich a valle that is so much like the San Juaquin Valley, The Bay Area and other California.
Rich in agriculture, seafoods and a decent diversity of people from around the globe.
The climate? Oh,ho,ho,ho!!! California here we come. It’s practically the same.
The region around Santiago is phenomenal!!!
Much like the weather in San Jose, California.
The churches? Unbelievable! They are gorgeous and many are colorful, taking on some of the charm and practices of the indigenous peoples.
I love the place and could, if I ever thought about it, retire there “no problemo”.
Forgot the women. They are stunning, as are the many women who visit from other countries in South America.
And it has to be said “ They are crazy about handsome, blue eyed Americans.
One bone of contention: “They party way too freakin late”.
They don’t start showing up to bars until well after midnight. In Murica, thatz typical Fugly time. But, if you don’t have anything to do the next day, well worth the inconvenience.
Lastly, I hate eating after 6pm and these chumps will eat a full meal at 8,9, 10 o’clock and later!
Oh well. Can’t have it all.
China got there first to Chile....Chile made a deal with China to mine in Chile and huge portions of land. You know how slick the Chinese are and they will get a stronghold there....so who knows.
Chile has been the recipient of a lot of Amerians...so I guess we shall see how they end up.
And if you are a more formal person in dress you will be happy. Chileans are not so casual as Americans.
OH...and about the late dinners at 8, or 9 pm...the secret is adjusting your lunch time and eating a late breakfast. If retired you can do four smaller meals a day. Get up and eat something light with coffee like toast or muffin.... if you are early 5 am or 6 am riser. Again something about 10 am, protein and substantial....then eat lunch 2-3 pm, then that late dinner will seem normal. Follow your heart.