Comments on: The Countdown Begins…Day 80 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/ The Blog for Travelers, Retirees, Expats and anyone who needs to know the REAL Costa Rica. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:14:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jennifer Sheridan http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-891 Jennifer Sheridan Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:30:27 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-891 Just stumbled across your blog. Check mine out, we're a family of four, hubby 56,me 42, daughter 10 and 4 legged son Bear moved from Arizona to San Ramon over 9 months ago. http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Just-Jen/ You'll be happy to know there are lots of pet friendly hotels around. Bear goes everywhere with us! If you have any questions just email me. Jennifer Just stumbled across your blog. Check mine out, we’re a family of four, hubby 56,me 42, daughter 10 and 4 legged son Bear moved from Arizona to San Ramon over 9 months ago. http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Just-Jen/
You’ll be happy to know there are lots of pet friendly hotels around. Bear goes everywhere with us!

If you have any questions just email me.
Jennifer

]]> By: John wisenstine http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-789 John wisenstine Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:52:28 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-789 Nora, As Tim likes to say, " only believe 75% of what you read" or as I like to say " to every rule in Costa Rica there is an exception". I sold everything that I owned in the states 3 yrs ago ( at the age of 42). I packed my truck and camper, attached my 16ft aluminum boat and drove to costa rica to live. This was my first trip to costa rica. I didnt speak spanish, though I could order a beer and find the bano after a few. I had $8,000 to my name when I entered costa rica and no idea where I was going other than I had heard that Quepos had excelent fishing so I headed there. Two and a half years later, I have a lovely wife (tica), I own a beautiful home in a tico community where noone has bars on their windows, I own a thriving tourist business. My point is this, no matter what the adversity, those who have the will will find the way, even if it means breaking some rules along the way. I am the exception, you are not like me, you are not as tough, you are not as stupid as I was to burn all my bridges. Follow the rules , they apply to you. Nora, As Tim likes to say, ” only believe 75% of what you read” or as I like to say ” to every rule in Costa Rica there is an exception”.
I sold everything that I owned in the states 3 yrs ago ( at the age of 42). I packed my truck and camper, attached my 16ft aluminum boat and drove to costa rica to live. This was my first trip to costa rica. I didnt speak spanish, though I could order a beer and find the bano after a few. I had $8,000 to my name when I entered costa rica and no idea where I was going other than I had heard that Quepos had excelent fishing so I headed there.
Two and a half years later, I have a lovely wife (tica), I own a beautiful home in a tico community where noone has bars on their windows, I own a thriving tourist business.
My point is this, no matter what the adversity, those who have the will will find the way, even if it means breaking some rules along the way.
I am the exception, you are not like me, you are not as tough, you are not as stupid as I was to burn all my bridges. Follow the rules , they apply to you.

]]> By: Karolyn http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-520 Karolyn Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:59:28 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-520 How exciting!!! We have basically had the same experience you had with CR. It was such a refreshing atmosphere. The slower pace, the beauty of the country and ultimately the warm hearted people. Yes, we fell in love, too. Our move will not be until summer of 07, but we're getting paperwork ready to apply for residency. A dream? Sometimes it feels like that, but then comes the reality of beginning another adventure in our lives. I, too, like the countryside. No gated community for me. I want to be a part of CR and hopefully can give something in return. I will be looking forward to more post. How exciting!!! We have basically had the same experience you had with CR. It was such a refreshing atmosphere. The slower pace, the beauty of the country and ultimately the warm hearted people. Yes, we fell in love, too. Our move will not be until summer of 07, but we’re getting paperwork ready to apply for residency.
A dream? Sometimes it feels like that, but then comes the reality of beginning another adventure in our lives. I, too, like the countryside. No gated community for me. I want to be a part of CR and hopefully can give something in return. I will be looking forward to more post.

]]> By: Rocky http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-452 Rocky Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:39:49 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-452 Thank you for your post. My wife and I are in our 40's, with a seven year old son, and have purchased a home in Alajuela. We have about 30 days before the "big move". I wake up in the mornings alternating between joy and sheer terror. I know we are making the right move, but as the day gets closer I can't help the feeling sometimes that I must be out of my mind. Can't wait to get there. Will be reading your blog faithfully. Thank you for your post. My wife and I are in our 40’s, with a seven year old son, and have purchased a home in Alajuela. We have about 30 days before the “big move”. I wake up in the mornings alternating between joy and sheer terror. I know we are making the right move, but as the day gets closer I can’t help the feeling sometimes that I must be out of my mind. Can’t wait to get there. Will be reading your blog faithfully.

]]> By: Rochelle http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-343 Rochelle Sat, 09 Sep 2006 17:17:30 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-343 Nora! I just finished reading your blog. What a momentous time in your life! I can't wait to read your next entry! My husband and I are in the beginning stages of "could that be home for us" and no where near the point where you are in this decision. I look so forward to your next blog entries. We have so many questions. This website has been a blessing to us. I too have two (spoiled rotten) little dogs, their health care is just as much a concern for me as our own healthcare. Good luck to you and your family. Keep us all posted! : ) Nora! I just finished reading your blog. What a momentous time in your life! I can’t wait to read your next entry! My husband and I are in the beginning stages of “could that be home for us” and no where near the point where you are in this decision. I look so forward to your next blog entries. We have so many questions. This website has been a blessing to us. I too have two (spoiled rotten) little dogs, their health care is just as much a concern for me as our own healthcare. Good luck to you and your family. Keep us all posted! : )

]]> By: Danielle Adkins http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-328 Danielle Adkins Sat, 02 Sep 2006 07:09:02 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-328 Nora, Reading your blog has brought the first real smile to my face since returning 'home' (VA) after spending 5 and a half glorious weeks traveling in CR and studying in a Spanish Immersion School in Alajuela. I fell totally and completely in love with the country, it's people, the language, the culture, everything and I miss it desparately! I am so glad to have found this site and everyone here ~ who, like me, understand the true meaning of Pura Vida. I would love any and all information that has been useful in helping you make the dream a reality. Costa Rica is PURA VIDA... Danielle Nora,

Reading your blog has brought the first real smile to my face since returning ‘home’ (VA) after spending 5 and a half glorious weeks traveling in CR and studying in a Spanish Immersion School in Alajuela. I fell totally and completely in love with the country, it’s people, the language, the culture, everything and I miss it desparately! I am so glad to have found this site and everyone here ~ who, like me, understand the true meaning of Pura Vida. I would love any and all information that has been useful in helping you make the dream a reality. Costa Rica is PURA VIDA…

Danielle

]]> By: William Marino http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-309 William Marino Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:10:40 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-309 Hello guys!!! Here I am a costarican living in Miami for about 15 years and I can not wait to move back, the big story is unlike when I moved here now I'm married ,she's from Colombia and I have not been able to convince her totally about the move!! But I know that pretty soon she'll make up her mind and we will be on our way. This is a great blog to read and to show her different points of view,etc. Take care guys and hope everything turns alright for Nora's family. Hello guys!!! Here I am a costarican living in Miami for about 15 years and I can not wait to move back, the big story is unlike when I moved here now I’m married ,she’s from Colombia and I have not been able to convince her totally about the move!!
But I know that pretty soon she’ll make up her mind and we will be on our way.
This is a great blog to read and to show her different points of view,etc.
Take care guys and hope everything turns alright for Nora’s family.

]]> By: Nora http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-301 Nora Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:22:15 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-301 Hi Rebecca - Well, that is kind of another blog post - we haven't decided yet! But we are not going to go the gated community route, we will almost certainly end up in a more rural area. Sorry I can't help, but thank you for reading my post... Hi Rebecca -

Well, that is kind of another blog post - we haven’t decided yet! But we are not going to go the gated community route, we will almost certainly end up in a more rural area. Sorry I can’t help, but thank you for reading my post…

]]> By: rebecca palmer http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-300 rebecca palmer Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:08:51 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2006/08/24/the-countdown-begins%e2%80%a6day-80/#comment-300 What area did you decide on. we are looking for a retirement gated community with easy access to the airport. We are midwest. any information is appreciated. r.palmer What area did you decide on. we are looking for a retirement gated community with easy access to the airport. We are midwest.

any information is appreciated.

r.palmer

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