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Things to know before traveling/visiting/moving to Costa Rica

Dress appropriately. Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty and exciting activities. It is also the most cosmopolitan country…
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Posted on: March 16, 2018 Last updated on: March 16, 2018 Written by: nrogers

Mi Hermano Mayor

A brief update: Sorry I haven’t posted, but I had a family emergency and had to fly to be with…
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Posted on: March 3, 2018 Last updated on: March 16, 2018 Written by: nrogers

Homologar this, M*F*K*R

The word of the week is homologar, which here means to convert from a US (or other foreign country’s) driver’s…
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Posted on: February 18, 2018 Last updated on: February 19, 2018 Written by: nrogers

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…
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Posted on: February 17, 2018 Last updated on: March 3, 2018 Written by: nrogers

Keep on Tracking

When last we spoke, I had learned that my visa was approved. There was a final step to be taken.…
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Posted on: February 4, 2018 Last updated on: February 4, 2018 Written by: nrogers

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…
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Posted on: January 25, 2018 Last updated on: January 25, 2018 Written by: nrogers

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…
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Posted on: January 15, 2018 Last updated on: January 15, 2018 Written by: nrogers

Feliz Año Nuevo

Happy New Year from the land of Pura Vida! I spent the holidays in Atlanta and Jacksonville and came home…
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Posted on: January 6, 2018 Last updated on: January 6, 2018 Written by: nrogers

Happy Holidays

Sorry it’s been a while.  My world and life have changed dramatically since the loss of my sweet companion. I was…
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Posted on: December 23, 2017 Last updated on: January 6, 2018 Written by: nrogers

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…
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Posted on: December 3, 2017 Last updated on: December 3, 2017 Written by: nrogers
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