America and her husband have left behind the land of their birth, United States. America has immersed herself into the flow of her Mexican village and its people, and it has become her life. It is the story of survival, going back to basics and creating a life well worth having. The dissatisfaction with her own country, and never fitting in, has opened a new world, of thoughts and feelings, lifestyles and friendships, sights and sounds, adventures and everyday good times. It is an exploration of cultures and differences and goodness and love and being poor. This uniquely written and deeply felt story takes the reader thru the seasons. Each revealing its uniqueness, its beauty, and its drawbacks. The force of the descriptions brings to life the scenery, plants, animals and the sea life in all their glory and variety. The profusion of names in Spanish and English, of flowers and plants are a botanical journey of her area. Stories of friends and neighbors open up the little known world of family life in Mexico, of problems and successes, contentment and acceptance of what is. The world of the Indians of this area, brings wonderful adventures, lasting friendships, and experiences that are rare and special. Fast moving, enlightening and fun, the reader will find themselves in for a fascinating journey of differences.