Sounds like you are getting acclimated the hard way - do or die!! Some of your scenarios soud like they could be candidates for an old I Love Lucy show!! Way to go. Once the rain stops, get ready for the heat!! It will be coming! Keep these updates coming - I enjoy getting the updates
Gulliver's-oops--I mean, Andrew's and Beth's Travels Hi Andrew and Beth,
I write to you from sunny, humid and noisy Washington DC. I'm so jealous of your "pastoral" surroundings. :-)
Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I enjoy hearing about your Costa Rican adventures. Have you thought of writing a book? You have a flair with words, and I enjoy your descriptions. The "can of tuna" analogy was a riot! :-)
Anyway, I am looking forward to my husband and I making a trip to Costa Rica in the future. I'm bring plenty of books so that I can stretch out in a hammock and vegetate. Hey, Beth, do you make pupusas? I think it might be an El Salvadorean culinary item, and they are quite delicious, especially with a side of homemade salsa. Now, I'm making myself hungry!
Beth, Doug and I went to the Capital Jazz Fest at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, and I was able to get some great closeup photos of Kenny G. I have decided that I enjoy his music much better in person.
Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing more pictures of the hacienda.
Peace and joy,
Cheyenne
Jack I knew it wouldn't take long before you had a dog. Jack sounds like a free spirit. Maybe he would stick around more if Lindy were there. Do you let him inside? You may need flea medicine.
Wish I were there! Just the photos alone make want to come. Haven't breathed clean air of seen a nice stretch of green since our recent short trip to Ireland! I know you both are working, but it sure looks like a slice of heaven!-- gaby
What are all these plants? Andrew,
So what are all these plants?
1. The stick looking trees about 3 ft tall near the fence with only leaves on top.
2. What's growing in the field? Corn? Hallucinigens? :-)
3. The taller bush in the upper left corner.
- Ted
Andrew - I love your description of the local people. I think that's what makes your adventure so interesting. Can't wait to hear the story of the ex-pats. - Donna
Glad to Meet your People Thanks for introducing us to your people. You're laying the foundation for your first novel. Great characters, including you and Beth. Keep it up. We've been waiting for your updates.
- Jody
One Day at a Time Congratulations on taking a leap of faith like you are. One can spend their life working in a cubical and dreaming of the serinity type of life. Very few have the guts to actually turn a dream into reality. I applaud you for doing something to enrich your life! PS - Do they sell copenhagen in San Ramon!!!! : D I really enjoy reading your blogs. C U Soon Baboon! - Richie Rich
Rainy Season Carolyn: The rainy season is generally May to December. It usually rains in the afternoon to early evening but the mornings are amazing! "LOL" is computer-speak for "Laugh out Loud!" Glad you are enjoying the blog! --Andrew
hola! glad to hear from you, and about the beginning. i've been thinking about you guys. how long does the rainy season last? is it hot? here we have pure misery 90+ and total humidity. andrew, what does LOL mean?? - carolyn roth
Glad You Made It OK The place sounds wonderful. We can't wait to come down. Hey - what's so funny? I hold my seat belt across me all the time. Tell Beth Lauren misses her already. - Donna
Thanks Tcharly for your comment First thanks for your comments! To answer your questions, I "came to it" because I was involved in the travel industry for many years and have always loved Costa Rica. So I thought I'd settle down there. Yes, this new life will be challenging but a couple of factors: 1.) I won't have to answer to anyone but myself, 2.) I can make of it what I want to, 3.) I'll be living in a beautiful country and much more cheaply than in the U.S., and finally, 4.) I don't like what is going on in the U.S. politically! Thanks again and keep checking back!
Andrew
Living the dream First of all, WOW !!!
So you're one of these legendary employees who finally dumped their nine to five jobs for a quiet life in what used to be a 'holiday destination', but now your home... I'm just curious, how did you come to it? Why this new challenging life? Why Costa rica ? good luck with your guest house and living the dream !
Good luck Enjoy the change. It takes a lot of courage to jump into something completely different. I'll be back often (to the site) to check out the latest that's going on. - Eric
Congratulations Andrew
This will be a great chronicle of your life over the next few months. When you go through a change like this you always say, "I'm going to remember this." Now you can. I hope you keep it up. It will be fun to share your adventure from
DC. - Jody
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
Kathleen Bennett
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Sounds like you are getting acclimated the hard way - do or die!! Some of your scenarios soud like they could be candidates for an old I Love Lucy show!! Way to go. Once the rain stops, get ready for the heat!! It will be coming! Keep these updates coming - I enjoy getting the updates