by Gregorio | Sep 1, 2015 | Animals, Attempts at Humor, Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Mammals, Travel
It’s not that I don’t notice things, I do, but I have always been a bit lackadaisical with things that do not pose an immediate problem. This trait has blossomed in our two years in Costa Rica, so as I stepped into the shower I didn’t think much about the drain cover...
by Gregorio | Aug 6, 2015 | Animals, Bugs, Costa Rica, FAQ
Did you know there exists an actual pain index for stings from bugs? Yep, the entomologist Justin O. Schmidt created the index that seeks to rank the painfulness of dozens of Hymenoptera stings across a four-point spectrum. His index (last updated in 1990), while...
by Gregorio | Jul 20, 2015 | Animals, Attempts at Humor, Costa Rica, Moving to Costa Rica, Tips
One of the great things about living abroad – maybe the most fun – is experiencing the differences found in your new country. Below are a few observations I have noticed about living in Costa Rica. I find them humorous or just informative. Feel free to...
by Gregorio | Feb 18, 2015 | Animals, Birds, Uncategorized
If ever a name fit a species it is the Montezuma Oropéndola. This fascinating bird has four trade-marks, two of which are described in its name. Let’s dissect the name and in the process you will learn some Spanish. ORO – is the Spanish word for gold. The...
by Gregorio | Jun 17, 2014 | Animals, Birds, Costa Rica, Culture, Moving to Costa Rica, Retirement
Happy One Year in Costa Rica Anniversary to Us! Anyone who knows me, or knows Jen for that matter, can attest to the fact that I procrastinate… mucho; now that I am living la Pura Vida the symptoms of my illness are even more pronounced. Case in point, I am just now...
by Gregorio | Jun 4, 2014 | Animals, Attempts at Humor, Costa Rica, Mammals, Tips
We finally made it to Manual Antonio Park and according to the guide books Manual Antonio or MA, for short, is a must see National Park. MA’s jungle reaches to the beach and both land and ocean are teeming with wildlife. We were most excited, along with a few...
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