When I first arrived to Costa Rica I was astonished to see vendors at major traffic intersections selling their wares to the passengers of waiting cars. I now know that this is common practice throughout Latin America. However, the street vendors in other countries like Nicaragua seem to be considerably more aggressive and that can […]
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There is something fascinating about a river. A river may be given birth by a small pool high in the mountains. In Costa Rica we have two great coastlines, the Pacific and the Caribe. The unwavering law of gravity pulls the water in one direction or the other, towards one of our coasts, where the […]
No my 33rd reason has nothing to do with Taco Bell. I am what we call in Costa Rica a “perpetual tourist.” And here is why? I came here in 2001 on a business deal and for the next two years was traveling back and forth almost every month, therefore the thought of establishing “residency” […]
Is anyone out there old enough to remember full service gas stations in the U.S? I am (barely, o.k.), but I really have to reach waaaaay back in my memory banks, what’s left of them. I guess the last time I can remember visiting a full service gas station I would have been around 10 […]
Wow, can it really be almost Christmas again? It seems like we just got through celebrating 2007. I guess time really does fly when you’re having so much fun. I have always enjoyed Christmas in Costa Rica. It is a magical time to be here. Being in the tourist business, it is a very busy […]
Pretentious is defined by Webster’s Dictionary a couple of ways. My favorite is the one that is “expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature.” I realize that I am often critical of society in the U.S. There may be someone who reads this that is put off by that. After all, I […]
North Americans are often aghast at the cultural attitudes of the Ticos about punctuality. It is said in Costa Rica that if you arrive on time to a scheduled meeting you are “early.” If you arrive thirty minutes late you are “on time.” And only if you arrive MORE than thirty minutes late are you, […]
Where in the world is it fun to go to the doctor? Certainly not in the U.S. A typical doctor visit results in having to sit in a waiting room for what can seem to be an eternity. Having to fill out reams of paperwork for insurance and the doctor’s own “cover-my-ass” policies. And then […]
Would I ever admit to being such a pig as to have been drawn to this country on account of its women? Well if I did, I certainly wouldn’t be alone. But no, for me it wasn’t that….really! It was “strictly business.” But what does become apparent after a while, if you are a man […]
Imperial has got to be the “coolest” brand in the world. The fact that it is THE NUMBER ONE beer in Costa Rica (the coolest country on earth) and the really cool label with the phoenix rising and pura vida and all….I mean come on, it is the coolest without a doubt. It is also […]
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