Been a few HOT days

 

It’s been a few days since I’ve posted. The heat turned up a notch, if that is even possible, it’s crazy. I know April is the hottest month in the year, but this year seems much hotter than April’s past.

I’ve spoken to lots of people who have moved down here and one of the reasons people don’t stay permanently is they say the weather gets them. They don’t realize how hot it is here. Me, loves Tahoe much due to the great climate. It never gets HOT here, and has four seasons, each with it’s different type of activities

But, as much as the heat really gets to me, I have decided on pursuing permanent status.

Once again, I’m off for a few days as my co-worker Brian has returned to work. I’m so grateful, as I move back to my regular schedule of three days a week, which is fine for me due to the heat. I’m going to enjoy my last few days here in this place. I am not happy about leaving, but I have so much to take care of and need supplies only from the US, so I try to think of these reasons for my departure so as to not be so sad about leaving.

I did sign a one year lease beginning June 1st in order to give me enough time to take care of some business at “home”. I’m listing my house, so if any of you out there are looking for a great private home in the mountains, I have one.  Totally remodeled and updated, ready to move in. Fully furnished, too. And if you want to buy my cars, they’re available, to. This means selling my beloved Benz which have given me so much joy over the years. Nothing like riding with the wind in your face that I will miss, but NOT here. It’s all about the A/C here. I spoked to a customs agent about the size of the container I should bring.  He said no matter what, I MUST bring the Harley.

The import taxes are ridiculous, just as an FYI for those contemplating a move. There are many more attractive places with regards to retiring in Central America. Belize and Nicaragua along with Panama come to mind right now. But they are not as safe, particularly if you happen to be a woman alone. CR is totally safe, as I’ve mentioned before.

Costa Rica is all about “Pura Vida” and they take this seriously. Oh, I’m sure there is crime and domestic violence in the cities, but the beach communities are very laid back and happy. Again, I cannot speak for the Caribbean side or the southern part of the coastal Pacific, but I hearthings that make me think about moving to those places in Costa Rica.  The Caribbean side is definitely more risky than the Pacific side, that I know.

I’m meeting with an immigration lawyer on Friday to make sure I obtain the proper documents for residency here. I’m serious, for the next five years minimum, I need to fast track residency here, so I can get out of the outrageous health care system in the US. If you are lucky enough to NOT feel the burden of health care premiums, then, you have no idea what I’m going through with the ACA. It is unafffordable for the small independent business owner and self employed, if you have no big company or the government behind you, or a fat pension if you are retired then you don’t feel the crunch on your budget.  When people ask me why I’m here, two words, health care.