September 2015
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August 2015
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July 2015
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May 2015
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April 2015
I'm moving! The owners of the house I was renting in Grecia, a wonderful little town in the Central Valley, are finally ready to leave Texas and enjoy their retirement dream home permanently, so it's time for us to go. My wife and I decided to make a big change and go back to Tamarindo, a small beach town on the northern Pacific coast. We lived there briefly two years ago and loved it. (I'll tell you more about Tamarindo, a very popular expat spot, in an upcoming monthly note.)
March 2015
I speak Spanish and that's made life in Costa Rica much richer. I have great conversations with taxi drivers, shopkeepers, and neighbors—not to mention getting around the bank or government offices is easy.
February 2015
On my last trip back to visit family in the U.S., I was somewhat taken aback by the lack of civility. Surly store clerks, rude fellow diners at restaurants...let's not even go into the behavior of people behind the wheel! In fact, after living in Costa Rica for several years, you could say I experienced culture shock visiting my home country. You see, in Costa Rica politeness and respect is very important. It's a way of life and I quite enjoy the little rituals that go with it.
January 2015
January is traditionally a time to make resolutions. As somebody who's serious about making a move abroad, one of your goals for this year might be to buckle down and research places to live in Costa Rica (and elsewhere). You might even be planning a scouting trip.
December 2014
Feliz Navidad from Costa Rica! Ticos love Christmas. Homes have been decorated with lights, shiny garlands, and holiday signs for a couple of months already. Many people put their Christmas tree outside on their front porch, too.