Background: Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
April 18th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon As someone who has spent most of his life in cities and college towns, it remains an unexpected turn to own an organic coffee and fruit farm. These are THE crops of Costa Rica and before tourism and f ... 4 photos[full story]
March 20th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon Yes, I realize it's been a very long time since I've updated this blog, but today I realized a new benefit to keeping it updated more frequently. This morning as I went to greet a Canadian family who ... 2 photos[full story]
March 2nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon It’s hard to live in Costa Rica and not get to the beach frequently. Even if those of us living the Central Valley complain about the heat and humidity, too many tourists and higher prices, it ... 9 photos[full story]
January 22nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon In Costa Rica there is only one sport … soccer/futbol. So, watching the NFL is an exotic mysterious thing for Ticos. For me, and a very small group of friends, it is a pleasure when it is time ... [full story]
December 24th 2007Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon Since I moved to Costa Rica and have been keeping up this blog, I have been writing a “year-end review,” which is essentially my take on the preceding 12 months. With the holidays here an ... 9 photos[full story]
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