Aug 9, 2007 | Crime, Culture Shock, Living-In, Moving-To
My friend Dan wrote me the other day. He said, "Okay girl, step away from the computer… yes, that’s it, take your fingers off the keys and step away…. 😉 6 posts in 24 hours, you trying for a record?" Not exactly. Just in a race against time...
Aug 4, 2007 | Bureaucracy, CAFTA or TLC, Cost of Living, Driving, Expat, Living-In
Last month, Manrique wrote a comment on a post and I loved getting it. Write more, Manrique! So valuable to hear perceptions from his side of the fence:Hi Saratica!First please excuse my english if I don’t write it perfectly (I read it more than I write it). I...
Aug 3, 2007 | Living-In, Moving-To
Mommy’s home. She got in late last night. She is too exhausted to tell me anything except that she thinks sometimes my blog is too negative. Sometimes I think so, too. Especially lately. And it ain’t over yet. There is good to report, too, and I’ll...
Jul 14, 2007 | Cost of Living, Living-In
A couple, Tim and Alice, who are thinking of moving here took us to lunch to grill us about life in Costa Rica. Yes, we can be bought. They stayed at The Pura Vida Hotel and when we spoke to confirm our lunch plans, she said, "We are thinking of retiring here...
Jul 3, 2007 | Communications, Culture Shock, Living-In, Moving-To, Utilities
I am posting this morning via my new hi-speed internet service from Amnet, one of the two cable companies here. YAHOO!!!! We have been using WiMAX, a wireless signal shot from a huge tower on the mountain behind us. The plan is to provide WiMAX to the entire country,...
Jun 28, 2007 | Banking, Expat, Living-In
Not in Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, you just have to worry about someone stealing your purse. Or breaking into your house and taking your laptop. And everything else right down to the plumbing and light fixtures, if you are gone long enough. Just your everyday...
Jun 19, 2007 | Domincal, Living-In, Manuel Antonio, Moving-To, Ojochal, Real Estate, Recovering REALTOR®, Uvita
NO to short-term speculation. Unless you can live with your money tied up for longer than you hope. OR you are looking to buy huge parcels, can be patient for the REAL deals to come along, spending serious money in the process. And can live with your money tied up for...
May 20, 2007 | Culture Shock, Expat, Key West, Living-In
This past weekend I had occasion to be with four good buddies, formerly of Key West, now of Costa Rica. New expats all. Meet Dean, Perry, Jack and Kiki. I’ve known Dean and Perry for almost 20 years. Kiki I’ve known for a little over four. I’m pretty...
