In: Costa Rica
Stamp Price Increase
June 3, 2006I thought I’d let you know that the prices of postage stamps just went up about 15 days ago. Now sending…
Read MoreThe Power of Chocolate!
June 2, 2006In a survey conducted by a women’s magazine; 70% of female respondents said they would rather have chocolate than sex. I guess they didn’t interview any men! Now let me tell you, I love chocolate. But if I had my choice…..
Read MoreSnakes Alive!
June 1, 2006I finally saw my first Costa Rican snake yesterday. This comes a week after my friend, Colin, lost his dog to a snake bite.
Read MoreNot Paradise for Everyone!
May 28, 2006An entry about why Costa Rica is not the perfect place for everyone…
Read MoreRolling with the Punches
May 27, 2006My trip to Puerto Viejo didn’t go exactly as planned.
Read MorePodcast: Assimilation
May 21, 2006This episode is about assimilating to the life here in Costa Rica. Surely not the last time we’ll visit this subject. Today we talk about phone service & internet service with ICE, as well as a bit on mail servcies such as DHL’s Net Express, JetBox and Aerocasillas.
Read MoreTravelers’ Diarrhea
May 19, 2006Some 20%-50% of international travelers develop diarrhea, including me. It can really ruin a vacation. As I’ve dealt with it all my life, I have come up with the best way to prevent it — for me. I offer it here not as medical advice, but in hopes that my experience may help make your travel safer and more enjoyable.
Read MoreFutbol – Soccer Craziness
May 18, 2006I’m sure you already know that Costa Rica, like many other countries, is crazy about soccer. And things really get wild around here when the World Cup is going on.
Read MoreIn Memory of Pancho
May 16, 2006Last night one of the dogs of my friends, Colin and Roberto, was bit by a snake and died shortly thereafter.
Read MoreBarking up the Wrong Tree
May 12, 2006Colin responds in a surprising way to an organization in the US looking for handouts…
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