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The word of the week is homologar, which here means to convert from a US (or other foreign country’s) driver’s…

As I’ve mentioned before, Costa Rica has nationalized healthcare, called La Caja. Once I received my visa, I became eligible…

When last we spoke, I had learned that my visa was approved. There was a final step to be taken.…

After a year of Ubering into downtown San Jose only when necessary, I have begun to do some exploring of…

I am very pleased to announce that my visa de residencia has been approved. I received an email with the…

Happy New Year from the land of Pura Vida! I spent the holidays in Atlanta and Jacksonville and came home…

Sorry it’s been a while.  My world and life have changed dramatically since the loss of my sweet companion. I was…

QiJian the Lion-Hearted of the Winter Solstice* died in my arms at 9:03 this evening.  He was my beloved companion…

Okay, so the translation isn’t great: There is no such thing as Thanksgiving in Costa Rica. However, to show the…

Every once in a while, I am reminded that this is a Catholic country.  Often, the most unlikely people (e,g,,…