Tag Archives: Pura Vida
The Hug: A Handshake From the Heart
When I meet new people, I like to shake hands. I expect a firm handshake, accompanied by eye contact. If I find myself on the receiving end of a limp handshake, I struggle to resist the urge to wipe my … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Family, Life, Life abroad, Philadelphia, Retirement abroad, Rural Living, Travel
Tagged air-kisses, benefits of hugging, costa Rican people, expat community, fresh milk, Handshakes, hugs, Inner city schools, Miguel's, Philadelphia School District, pseudo-hugs, Pura Vida, Puriscal
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The car will be ready tomorrow- and the check’s in the mail.
This morning, Buddha and I wound our way up the steep, earth and gravel road to Raul’s. He’s the friendly neighborhood mechanic who’s been working on our 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. We’re fairly certain that our car used to be … Continue reading
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Tagged car repair, Cultural differences, driving in Costa Rica, Pura Vida
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Every nitwit for herself: driving to the city
To get to San Jose, the capital, from Pursical, we have to drive through the mountains for almost an hour, depending on the traffic. Around each curve, the vistas of the Central Valley will take your breath away, if you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Life, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged driving in Costa Rica, Pura Vida
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