Looking for a second home can be daunting, but the new digital tools are superb — especially google street view, which allows us to visit a neighborhood almost as though we are driving slowly through it. And, of course, google maps enables us to see the big picture from satellite, looking into the backyard which may not be visible from the street. We came to Merida again with a tall assignment: find a winter residence. The selections are dazzling, if not utterly overwhelming. Everywhere we look we notice SE VENDE (For Sale) signs. So many choices, so little time. But the process has been fascinating, and we're not going to rush, even though we only have a week left. If we're not satisfied, we will come back in the fall, or even rent for the fall
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