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48 hours to a Laptop Business
One of the questions I hear from people in the United States is, 'How on Earth did you put together a business that supports your family while you live in Costa Rica?' I'll be honest, it took a full week of really diligent setup. As I'm sure you've discovered, Business infrastructure is tough. Especially if you want to start your first business, it takes a bunch of research, know-how, and elbow grease to put everything together. Or, you can follow the [...]
No te preocupes.
Don't you worry your pretty little self. This is not an exact translation, but I like to think it provides the character and inclusiveness of this phrase. See, here in Costa Rica, nobody uses the informal case. When people say "You," they say "Usted," which is like saying "The Gentleman." "Tu," the 2nd-person informal use of "You," is generally not used in Costa Rica. Unless, someone says to you kindly, No te preocupes. Ticos will step out of their formality [...]
Easter 2012 with the Huntress Kids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjcsLwYRDlI
The Costa Rica Cabalgata
Deep in rural Costa Rica, there is a monthly trail ride known as the Cabalgata. During this event, hundreds of people meet in the morning, drink beer and eat while showing off their riding gear. Then, they ride for an hour into the mountains, stop and eat and drink more. A bit more riding, followed by another stop, more eating and drinking...you get the idea. It's an all-day party on horseback. I didn't ride any horses. I opted to tak [...]