Amazing Exchange Rates

It's a rainy day here in the Pacific Northwest.  And we really need the rain so it is a good thing.  We didn't leave the motorhome yesterday, just read and listened to the Seahawks pull out their first victory.

In my boredom I checked on the value of the peso to dollar exchange.  The US dollar has climbed to its' highest exchange rate in history.  We have always enjoyed the value of the exchange rate when we are in Mexico.  The dollar has always gone a long way and living there is an economic advantage.

Last year we were amazed when the exchange rate topped 15 to 1.  For us it was like getting a 25% increase in our retirement income.  This year it looks even more amazing.  The exchange rate has gone to over 17 to 1 for the first time in history.

The increase in the last five years is over 50%.  For an old retired person this means: more tacos per dollar, more shrimp per dollar and if I drank beer it would mean more Pacifico per dollar.  Life is good for us Americans living South of the border.

You should come visit us this year.  We have cheap beer waiting for you.