The Heat Is On…

Just when I didn’t think it couldn’t get any hotter, we have reached a new level of hotness. It’s really unbearable now.  The bugs are growing in numbers, too. I found a cockroach in my house yesterday morning and the mosquitos are waking up.

It’s like a Louisiana summer, darn. I’m heading back to the states soon. I have found a buyer for my house at the lake. I need to get back here as soon as possible before I let the awesome Tahoe summers suck me in and then I’m there until August.

Because I’m trying to establish my residency as quickly as possible, I cannot be away for long. As soon as I obtain residency, I will be able to cancel my health insurance which is staggering and unbalanced. This is my main reason for moving out of the country; for at least the next five years. I’m learning a lot about the types of residency,proper  documents, the right lawyer, etc. By the time five years are upon me, if Medicare won’t exist, then I die here.

There is excellent medical care in CR. I feel totally comfortable with the sanitation, the equipment, the techniques. It’s just like the states, but about 1/8th the cost.

My days off this week were awesome. Friends came down from Georgia and we had a blast. Took them to my job and then showed them my town. They loved it. Tanya Marie and Jared, the door’s always open.

A mural painted outside my work at the refuge center. Tanya Marie, Jared, and me in front of this amazing painting.

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My favorite little cappuccino Capuchin

We monkeyed around here for a while. Think Tanya liked him best, too. So hot, ok, I will try not to say this again, went for a swim before a night at Coconutz. Food and lots of drink and karaoke.

My tiny town comes alive at night, once the sun sets. Hopping place and Tuesday nights are the best at Coconutz Bar. For only being a few blocks big, it’s big fun and good food happening downtown, which is right off the beach.

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Outside Coconutz. Tanya what a poser
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Awesome swing set inside the bar looking out to the street. Fun!!
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This bar belongs to a Harley guy, in case you missed the huge banner

Also home of the Angry Goats Brewery. Since I don’t drink, don’t know how it tastes.

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Aren’t these the cutest

Found another great flip-flop company “Ipanema”. A lot like my freak flops, but these are sturdier. Great designs. I’ll be bringing home lots of pairs.

If anyone in particular wants me to bring them a pair, let me know. I’m happy to get them $13.  Or the freak flops, $26.00 Good quality.

Send me an email or reply to the post.

Recuperating here at home today after the last couple busy days. It’s back to work tomorrow. I think the landlord is trying to make it difficult for me to go.  She bought me a brand new bed, great knife set, and new futon for guests (Hint, hint).

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Small green iguana getting a drink out of my pool
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My new pet. He’ll finally eat out of my hand.
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Lizard or iguana, don’t know, but he’s thirsty, too
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Author: loriscostaricablog

Needed a change of scenery and I can't think of a better place than Costa Rica at this time. I come from Lake Tahoe and what a contrast from my recent life. From skiing to surfing in the warm waters of the Pacific.

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