Bill Thornton
New memberAmerican looking for information about Costa Rica
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American
Lives in Rockford, IL
Speaks Little Spanish
Registration: 17 December 2013
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Indigenous People of Ojochal by Chandra12345
I have been finding some pieces of old indigenous pottery on our property. I haven't had much luck in finding information about the indigenous people of this area. Any out there able to educate me a bit please?
Brunca/Boruca is a tribe of indigenous Costa Rican people. Google the name to find info. Read More
Indigenous People of Ojochal by Chandra12345
I have been finding some pieces of old indigenous pottery on our property. I haven't had much luck in finding information about the indigenous people of this area. Any out there able to educate me a bit please?
Chandra, See Brunca, Boruca, and History of the Spanish invasion of South and Central CR. Many tribal coastal folks ran into the Talamancas to escape the Spanish brutality around 1505-1535. Particularly, sub-groups of the Diquis, established small ... Read More
costa rica vacation home invasion by rebeljake
My vacation home was rented and the tenants the victims of a home invasion and held at gunpoint while the house was robbed. How to I pursue this crime if they choose not to -- what are my rights? Do I have to file my own police report? The victims ...
When someone says "there" referring to anyplace, it's clear they're not there. For folks who aren't "there", it's likely they aren't well versed on what's happening "there right now. I'd ignore those folks, and file a report. Read More
product availability by chrisdins
Hello all I will be visiting Costa Rica this summer and my daughter will be moving there. I was wondering about some American products that I don't want to live without during my visit. Just wondering if anyone knows whether or not regular ...
Go to one of the many WalMart stores, but try not to drive anywhere in San Jose. Take cabs. Adjust your supplies by making your own Ranch dressing. As to Mountain Dew, good luck with that, but you can make your own with sparkling water and fruit ... Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
Great idea. I write quite prolifically, and am working on two novels and a documentary political comedy. I shall work on the "blog as you go" idea. Bill Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
Cool. I've got all those little ducks lined up and waddling along. Plan to arrive Quepos Feb 2014, and begin the process immediately if not sooner. I hope to go through the process as smoothly as possible, and have, of course my return tickets ... Read More