In the immortal words of Kris Kristofferson in the song Me and Bobby McGee, “freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Maybe that is why the pain of this economic “crisis” runs so deep. That is, because in the U.S. folks do have so much to lose. So I guess the question to pose is, are we […]
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I write often about Costa Rica’s natural wonders, its amazing biodiversity and all the adventure one can have here. This morning I am writing about another aspect of Costa Rica that I love. That is, the kids. Costa Ricans are blessed with good genes and that results in adorable children. And the society here is […]
The U.S. is a big country, covers a lot of varied territory from the shores of the East, the plains of the Midwest, the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast. One of the greatest freedoms enjoyed by those in the states is the freedom to jump in the car and go anywhere you want within […]
I guess I could be accused of being somewhat of a “Pollyanna” when it comes to Costa Rica. I mean even the name of this blog, 365 Reasons I Luuuuuuv Costa Rica, might invoke nausea in some of the less optimistic types (who probably wouldn’t read me anyway). I mean, some of you are probably […]
Latin people know how to throw a party and Ticos are no exception to that rule. You can count on there being music, maybe a little karaoke, plenty of good food and drink and dancing, lots of never ending dancing. I am now officially a gringo-tico-colombiano having been dating for some time now a great […]
I didn’t grow up with horses. Never even owned one. My horseback riding experience is limited to the numerous trotting tours one can take in the major tourist areas of the country. Yet I have this dream that just won’t die and that is to be a cowboy (or vaquero, in Spanish). I long for […]
When I really began to move around to various parts of Costa Rica, especially the diverse barrios of its capital city, San Jose, I noticed a peculiar thing. At least it seemed peculiar to someone like me from a different culture. That is, that life here is lived, for the most part, outside. I say […]
Costa Rican society is decidedly polite compared to that of the U.S. It might be the biggest area of culture shock one will experience after being here for a long time and then returning to the U.S. At least, that has been my experience. Now there are exceptions to every rule. Those apply here on […]
I have said often that no matter where you are in Costa Rica you are going to find three things in close proximity: a bus stop, a bar (with an Imperial sign hanging) and a soccer field. In Costa Rica fútbol, or soccer as it is called in the U.S., is religion. Every kid grows […]
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 […]
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