@Trinidoggie
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Lives in central california
Registration: 27 November 2010
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The complete cultural shock in CR...........the SPECIFICS! by Trinidoggie
I have read that 50-60% of people from the USA who move to CR end up returning to the USA after about a year. But the explanations are usually somewhat general, saying that "everything is different", or "things aren't done on time". Well, I am ...
Hey BillA, If you can help me great, but you have some pretty negative assumptions about what I am asking here. I didn't say I was looking for perfection (it doesn't exist) and I do not look for CR culture to bend to my wishes. You say that ... Read More
THE BEST WEATHER and the fewest mosquitos by Trinidoggie
I don't know if my subject line is an oxymoron or not, but I'm wondering if there is a location in CR that has near perfect weather and few mosquitos. Perfect Weather: Comfortable to the point that you don't have to use heat or air ...
Oh, Julie, I finally got to your blog. AH........now I'm getting it.......the phone situation........this relates to my next post about the culture shock. You were in Silicon, eh? I'm currently in Yosemite. Read More
The complete cultural shock in CR...........the SPECIFICS!
I have read that 50-60% of people from the USA who move to CR end up returning to the USA after about a year. But the explanations are usually somewhat general, saying that "everything is different", or "things aren't done on time". Well, I am ... Read More
THE BEST WEATHER and the fewest mosquitos by Trinidoggie
I don't know if my subject line is an oxymoron or not, but I'm wondering if there is a location in CR that has near perfect weather and few mosquitos. Perfect Weather: Comfortable to the point that you don't have to use heat or air ...
Thanks again Julie. It seems that most places in the central valley qualify for this. My goodness, on weather.com SJ looks like heaven weather-wise! Read More
THE BEST WEATHER and the fewest mosquitos by Trinidoggie
I don't know if my subject line is an oxymoron or not, but I'm wondering if there is a location in CR that has near perfect weather and few mosquitos. Perfect Weather: Comfortable to the point that you don't have to use heat or air ...
Thanks Julie! I have researched on the net and you speak the truth. You didn't address the mosquitos, but I'm sensing that they are not a problem since no one has mentioned them yet. Am I right? Sounds like the 3000 foot level is the ideal to ... Read More
THE BEST WEATHER and the fewest mosquitos
I don't know if my subject line is an oxymoron or not, but I'm wondering if there is a location in CR that has near perfect weather and few mosquitos. Perfect Weather: Comfortable to the point that you don't have to use heat or air ... Read More
Traveling by car from U.S. to Costa Rica. by fredj6
Has anyone driven from The U.S. through Mexico and if so did you encounter any problems ? I am concerned about corrupt Police and Bandits. Thanks,Fred
Fred, I can hear your pain a british racing green mile away. I am a car loon, and I have paid dearly for it. My experiences have been in the states only, my car lust costing me plenty in time and money. My objects were 1800es Volvo's and ... Read More
Year Around Weather In Costal Cities by murcody
Good Afternoon, Perhaps someone can help us. We are giving serious thought to moving to Ecuador. My choice would be to relocate to one of the beachside cities such as Salinas. I read description of the weather as “much of the coast has ...
Larry: What are the temperatures on your part of the coast? I assume they are the same year round, but maybe not? highs? lows? Read More
WEATHER! by Trinidoggie
I am interested in finding the "best" weather in Ecuador. Does anyone know of a place in Ecuador that fits these criteria: A place where: -you never have the need to heat your home -you never have the need to air condition your home With all the ...
Thanks for your generous reply Mango7. I'm checking out Cumbaya. It sounds good so far. A note on California weather: I've lived here all my life, and I love it, but most places do not have the best weather. Southern Cal does have the weather, ... Read More
WEATHER!
I am interested in finding the "best" weather in Ecuador. Does anyone know of a place in Ecuador that fits these criteria: A place where: -you never have the need to heat your home -you never have the need to air condition your home With all the ... Read More
Going back to America, Too big of a cultural shock by Yanapana
Hello Expats, I wonder if you know of anyone who has come to live in Ecuador and has decided to return to the States because it was too difficult to adjust to the change. We are going through that right now. It seems like everyone living in Ecuador ...
I am very interested in this topic. YANAPANA, you don't list specific culture shock items that are bothering you. Could you please elaborate? Read More