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January 4, 2020

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Saying So Long with the Langfords

Posted by Constance Monroe in Personal Stories

Lynda and Steve Langford have been long standing members of the community for about 8 years, but now we must say goodbye. They made the tough decision of moving back to the United States to be closer to their grandchildren and have easier access to the healthcare they currently need. They will call Phoenix their […]

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April 16, 2019

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Your Friend Donaldo on: Climate and Other Insights for Living in CR

Posted by Constance Monroe in Entertainment, Informational, Personal Stories

This is not advice, just my ramblings. All misspellings are mine. Yes, let’s jump into the deep end of the pool and get into the sometimes controversial topic of climate or climate change whatever floats your boat. Why? Climate is a BIG reason why people come to Costa Rica. There were two recent articles in […]

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February 16, 2019

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What! Are you Crazy?!

Posted by Constance Monroe in Personal Stories

Reactions to moving abroad by Donaldo Some of the reactions we get from our friends and families when we tell them that we are moving to Costa Rica range from “WHAT”! Which is quickly followed up by “Are you crazy”?  “What is wrong with you”?  And across the pond, “Have you gone round the bend” or […]

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August 21, 2017

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Surviving the Rainy Season; Tips for Mold by Constance Monroe

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

The first time I arrived in Costa Rica during the rainy season I was shocked at how quickly things get damp and moldy. We had rented our house to someone while we were back in the U.S., but our renter had vacated about six weeks before our arrival. We made arrangements to have the house […]

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August 8, 2017

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Drunk and in the Gutter; A Reaction to Moving to CR by Constance Monroe

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

Perhaps I’ve always made choices which were not exactly what most of society would call ‘traditional’ or ‘safe’. Or maybe I just come off as a bit of an odd ball or misfit to some people.  Perhaps what is really going on is that I am looking for a reason why during many of the […]

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July 17, 2017

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Thoughts on Relocating: an interview with Jane Gregson

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

Summerland Relocation Services (SRS) was founded by Jane Gregson, providing relocation services to Americans and Canadians coming to Costa Rica for almost 15 years. Because she is no stranger to travel, Jane is actually an expert in her field for about double that amount of time. Jane has lived in and traveled to Korea, Taiwan, […]

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May 10, 2017

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How NOT to Get a Driver’s License in Costa Rica by Constance Monroe

Posted by admin in Entertainment, Informational, Personal Stories

In 2013 it was the second year that my partner Martin and I were spending 6 months in our home in Costa Rica. Martin and I are from New Jersey and after missing only one winter we loved not being in the frigid cold of the Northeast from December through at least March. Prior to […]

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March 1, 2017

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Ask Janes … Why do We Call her Janes? by Constance Monroe

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Ask Janes … Notes from Constance and other friends/associates of Janes that give you ANSWERS to questions and information that is timely!! Why do we call her Janes? by Constance Monroe Jane Gregson is affectionately known to me and my partner Martin as “Janes”. We met Janes in 2008 when we rented her mother’s house […]

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