Welcome Back! Welcome back to Costa Rica, Andrew! We hope get to see you whenever we have a chance to break out of Perú for a visit. Looking forward to hearing more about life in Costa Rica (again).
Mario's steakhouse !!!!! this is so nice you have eating at my dad's restaurant , i live here in miami if you see him tell him Mario Jr post a comment in your blog
Pura Vida
Great Blog Entry hi Andrew,
Shawn and I have been thinking quite a bit about our trip to San Ramon last year, and thinking about a return visit. So I decided to catch up on your blog, which is always an entertaining read. We'll be in touch as we get closer to making travel plans. Glad to hear you're doing well, and please give our best to Preston and Rodrigo.
Take care,
Mary
Loved your blog site I'm a female boomer considering moving to Costa Rica. I enjoyed your blog because you are an American who has already moved there. You give a personal vision of what it is like for you living in Costa Rica. I hope to read more -from your perspective. Blessings to you. Thanks for sharing. Sunny
Fun dinner party! It was a great party! Lotza good food, and a fantastic bunch of people. One of the high lights of the past year! Good information on the country also.
The Kitchen Wow, seeing those photos of the kitchen brings back some memories for sure. Just thinking of the Christmas eve dinner that we had there with you when we stayed in the B and B over December.
Thanks for the blog.
Dan Wise
Andrew, I just read your posts in anticipation of one day moving to CR. Your pics and descriptions match to what we first found on CR at www.costaricahq.org! It pleases me to read that so many former USA'ians love it so much in CR!! Thank you . Can't wait to read more
Thanks for the latest writing Andrew,
because you are so busy now, I know its hard to find time for the blog but I enjoy reading it. Thanks for this latest update.
Dan,
Oak Island, NC (but in Costa Rica at the moment)
Halo Just wanted to say hello and thanks for sharing your blog and the exciting things you are doing. Seeing the pictures makes me want to do a return visit-- now! Take care and stay in touch, GG
Love this tree! I believe the tree you love so much is called a "Travelers Tree" (RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS). We really like the looks of them as well.
Pura Vida!
What is this tree? Hi Drew,
The photo shows Ravenala madagascariensis, commonly known as 'the traveler's palm', which it is a popular landscape item in sub-tropical areas such as Florida. It is not a true palm, rather it's related to the bird of paradise and the banana family. The most distinctive freature is that the leaves all emerge in one plane. Its name derives from the fact that there is a bit of water that can be found in the leaf axils, a boom to a lost, thirsty traveler.
There is more pertinent info at this URL:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/R/rave_mad.cfm
Hope this is useful for you.
Cheers!
Paul M.
Tampa, FL
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T-shirts... Thanks for your comment Mary! The "make your own t-shirts" did not work out so well. However, we are going to have some made. As soon as it's done, Terry or I will let you know! -Andrew
Question I read in one of your blog's that you and a friend were making t-shirts...how did that finally turn out? Do you still have any? I will buy one.
I enjoy reading about yours and Terry's adventures. Terry is my husband's cousin. You guys are living the life...we envy you.
Our days are the same ...day after day.....So, GOOD FOR YOU! Enjoy!
Hey You! Andrew - I miss you! The storm sounded wonderful! As long as everyone is safe.....Bill and I will be out at some point - We talk about a land purchase a lot!
xo
Debi
Gravel Just come up the road and see what 36 wagonloads did for Rancho Lobo, or come out to Butterfly Dance and see what 120 wagonloads did there, with a road levelers to curve up the road, then a steam roller to pack it down. I´ve had to put in over 150 concrete drainage pipes there as well.
If you do proper ditching, which may involve concrete boxes (cajas de registro) and pipes (alcantarillas) to channel the water at certain places, it should last a good long time. You have to do some calculating on how much a year you should put away for this, and maybe re-do it every 3-4 years, or as needed. See if the neighbors will contribute towards the cost.
Solution to muddy driveway Hi Andrew - I have just finished building a house in San Carlos (Penas Blancas). I had the same problem with my dirt driveway. I ended up buying about 40 truck loads of river rock. The rocks setteled into the mud and I now have a solid driveway. Hope this helps. Pura Vida
Hotel Manuel Antonio Ron:
Thanks for your comment! I am glad you like my blog. The Hotel Manuel Antonio is Tico-run and it is across the street from the entrance to the National Park and right across the street from the beach. The rooms are simple but very clean and they have good air conditioning. It's about all you need. I highly recommended it!
Andrew
Gracious Grecians! Dave and Marcia are indeed gracious hosts. Dave spent a great deal of time explaining to Jane and I the rationale behind the startling design of their home, the mechanical construction and reasons for it and the many personal touches that make their home so outstanding. They credited their architect, Rodrigo Torres, with highly professional and competent management of the building proccess and making the project a pleasure. The result is a home that features stunning views, spacious living and a sense of architectural accomplishment. Thank them again for us when you see them.
Sam and Jane
Indianapolis, IN
I moved to Costa Rica in June of 2005, giving up my corporate life in the U.S. So, this blog is all about Costa Rica, my experiences here, relocation tour company, and real estate development company, I am running full time! I will post regularly so check back often!
Links!
Retirement tour: http://www.BoomersInCostaRica.com <--coming back soon!
Real Estate: http://www.crcommunities.com
Pura Vida!
Andrew
Andrew4CR@gmail.com... full info
Chris Panzer
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Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Costa Rica, Andrew! We hope get to see you whenever we have a chance to break out of Perú for a visit. Looking forward to hearing more about life in Costa Rica (again).