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And scattered on hillsides and in ravines, some of the most beautiful homes in the entire country can be found.

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One prominent American living here is Ruth Montgomery, the world famous author and lecturer.

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In her study, she's completing the manuscript of her latest book titled: "Born to Heal". One of her most widely read books was "A Gift of Prophecy", about the clairvoyant Jeane Dixon.

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It was on the best-seller list for over 6 months, and many of her other works have the distinction of being on that elite list too, such as "World Beyond."

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Her popular books are published not only in English, but in many foreign languages as well.

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An interesting, stimulating person, her friends have numbered many and including some of our presidents and leading politicians.

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Ruth takes a break from her work to have tea with her husband in their patio. Bob Montgomery retired a few years ago from business because he wanted to live in Mexico.

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She too likes everything about life there, and being a writer she's able to continue her work by taking it with her.

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The only thing she did stop was being a syndicated feature columnist on political affairs; a position she held for 25 years with the Washington Post.

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Early every morning, Bob goes to one of the local cafes to meet with other retired American businessmen. They discuss - well, whatever men discuss when they're alone, as well as business and finance.

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They told us that many Americans are putting their money into Mexican savings banks, which pay 10 and 12% interest. Also, their various promissory notes and bonds that yield 15 and 18%.

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These investments are backed by the Mexican government and considered safe. In fact, the Mexican currency is one of the most stable in the world today.

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Well, from the story of Mexico's present-day economic strength, to the glories of it's past and the great ruins of Teotihuacan.

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Originally built by an archaic people that lived before Christ. They built this largest structure here, called the Pyramid of the Sun.
Along with a smaller, Pyramid of the Moon.

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Over the centuries, many cultures have left their mark here, especially the Toltecs. This important archaeological zone consists of a variety of ancient courts and temples, and on the temple walls sculptured serpents ferociously peer out.

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Animals and reptiles were always important to the early Indian civilizations, and statues of the Aztec's strange looking dog, dating back over 800 years, still exist.

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As does a live one!