Jul 2, 2009 | Donations, Indigenous Societies, Real Estate
Speaking of Costa Rica real estate and abandoned projects, Scott Oliver has an excellent list of questions to ask your salesperson here (you'll need to sign in but tons of good information). If you are moving to Costa Rica and looking for real estate, this is a...
Jul 5, 2008 | Cabecar, Culture Shock, Donations, Indigenous Societies
A Cabecar Indigenous reality Posted by Ginnee Hancockon the Costa Rica Living GroupThu Jul 3, 2008 12:19 pm (PDT) Yesterday a Cabecar Indigenous woman came down from the reservation with her mother and her child, a deformed two year old. The child has never seen a...
Dec 31, 2007 | Culture Shock, Festivals & Holidays, Hope, Indigenous Societies, Mel Gibson, Samara, Nicoya Peninsula, Volunteering
I thought of something else I need in 2008. I need to talk to Mel Gibson. If you know him, could you please get me an audience? Why? Well, he’s cute for one thing, although probably too old for me now. OK: DON’T tell him I said that. Plus, he bought a huge...
Dec 24, 2007 | Cabecar, Culture Shock, Donations, Indigenous Societies, Volunteering
Last Thursday, the Badgetts and Mo and Ryan and I all took off for Ginnee and Phil Hancock’s home out in the boonies. I mean OUT in the BOONIES. The Badgetts brought an extra suitcase with clothes and Christmas presents for the Cabecar [kah-BECK-are] indigenous...
Nov 29, 2007 | Indigenous Societies, Volunteering
The Bridge sent out its monthly newsletter today. As I read the tale of four boys, I remembered a moment from the International Living conference. When I got to the part about driving, I said, "There are Costa Ricans who have never ever been in a car. Many who...
Oct 2, 2007 | Indigenous Societies, Travel Tips, Volunteering
Carly wrote to me this week about her family’s upcoming visit. And the extras they are bringing in their suitcases. I post it to give you ideas about how YOU can bring a little extra something when you come to Costa Rica! It’s so easy!!! Carly writes to...
Aug 17, 2007 | Cabecar, Culture Shock, Indigenous Societies, Volunteering
Ginnee Hancock lives with her husband Felipe in Esperanza and Atirro de Turrialba. She is also a blogger and talks about life on their 1,270 acre rainforest farm. She agrees that a young, strong mind is a terrible thing to waste and challenged her neighbor and...
