Salud! To your health! As I’ve mentioned before, Costa Rica has nationalized healthcare, called La Caja. Once I received my visa, I became eligible… Continue reading “Salud! To your health!”…
Keep on Tracking When last we spoke, I had learned that my visa was approved. There was a final step to be taken.… Continue reading “Keep on Tracking”…
Where all the lights are bright….. After a year of Ubering into downtown San Jose only when necessary, I have begun to do some exploring of… Continue reading “Where all the lights are bright…..”…
It’s a good day! I am very pleased to announce that my visa de residencia has been approved. I received an email with the… Continue reading “It’s a good day!”…
Feliz Año Nuevo Happy New Year from the land of Pura Vida! I spent the holidays in Atlanta and Jacksonville and came home… Continue reading “Feliz Año Nuevo”…
Happy Holidays Sorry it’s been a while. My world and life have changed dramatically since the loss of my sweet companion. I was… Continue reading “Happy Holidays”…
Rest in Peace, QiJian QiJian the Lion-Hearted of the Winter Solstice* died in my arms at 9:03 this evening. He was my beloved companion… Continue reading “Rest in Peace, QiJian”…
Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias Okay, so the translation isn’t great: There is no such thing as Thanksgiving in Costa Rica. However, to show the… Continue reading “Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias”…
Vegetables and the Virgin Every once in a while, I am reminded that this is a Catholic country. Often, the most unlikely people (e,g,,… Continue reading “Vegetables and the Virgin”…
Room with a View Hola, Muchachos! We are nearing the end of the rainy season, which I kind of liked. Mornings were sunny and… Continue reading “Room with a View”…