Benefits of Blogging

7 jan 2008I have met some of the very nicest people ever through the blog. The Bortmans, the Sheridans, the Badgetts, the other Jen, some people who I know would rather remain anonymous so I won't mention names – tons of local people. And tonight,...

Indigenous Christmas

30 nov 2007The Voz Que Clama Mission's Indigenous Christmas party will be on December 21, in Quetzal , Costa Rica. This is truly going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us.  I am excited that we (all of us) have been invited to attend. ...

This Is RICH

29 march 2008Remember my mom's recent PayPal experience? Well, as promised, the minute we got the account unfrozen for the third time in four months, we moved every penny out of it. Basically closed it. That was a month ago. We have not accessed that account...

Too Literal Translations

6/1/2008Over pizza a few nights ago with band members, Barry got us all going on skewed translations. Like the time he and his wife Sarah came across camarones abusados [cahm-ah-ROAN-ace ah-boo-SAH-doce] on the menu in a gringo-owned restaurant. A gringo who...

A Night In Jacó

6 nov 2007I'm here in Jacó for the International Living Seminar at Los Suenos which is actually in Herradura NOT Jacó. I spent last night with Tica Teri and she set me straight on the location!

Arrive Alive #2

27 september 2006Adventures on the highway continue… non-stop. hi clearance carcalle sin salidano hay paso

To Be or Not to Be?

9/26/2009The big question in residency is yes or no. To be or not to be? If you are moving to Costa Rica, make sure you understand your options and obligations, the risks involved, the time and money it will take to become a resident. You don't have to be a...