Expats Living in Mexico

We have been living in Mexico for over three years and we are now expats in Queretaro, Mexico. Living in Queretaro has been a big change from our former city in Mexico in some ways and not a change in other ways. Life here is still pretty different from the US and I love it!  If you’re moving to Queretaro, Mexico, here’s what to expect when living as an expat in Mexico with your family.

This week is the last week of school in Mexico. It actually ends on July 6 this year. A lot of people don’t even send their kids during the last week. This week, we had the pre-school/kindergarten ceremony with diplomas given on Monday. I put in my calendar that there is a graduation ceremony today after another different event in the morning.

Apparently, as is common, I was mistaken.

Sometimes, a day or even a series of days turn out to be so fantastic that you look back with much fondness. Last month, I had a series of those wonderful days. I had four in a row, to be exact. Lately, I’ve had a few more. It’s one of those few instances where I know I’m currently live my best life, while I’m living it. What made these days so great?

Mexico has many lovely holidays. Of course, I’ve heard of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). In fact, friends of mine used to host a Day of the Dead party, which was my first foray into trying to gain an understanding. But I didn’t really understand. Now that I’m in Mexico, I will work towards understanding as well as I can. I came to Mexico to fully immerse in a different culture. Being an outsider, I can never be perfect. Even so, I am saying yes to invitations and trying to understand the important cultural and religious holidays. And eat more amazing food.

We have been welcomed into the traditions here, both in school and in peoples’ homes.