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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 [...]
Caitlin and Josh by the pool
March 31, 2012 at 08:40PM
Have I died, and gone to Heaven?
I often suspect this is the case. Two runners were jogging in the surf this morning, going opposite directions. I was walking through the sand, on my way to the beachside restaurant where I chose to work today. The joggers met each other and embraced joyously, and from fifty yards away, I could see within their excited embrace was the passion and surprise that comes with unexpectedly bumping into someone you love in Paradise. This, I feel, is what it [...]
Zaden rides a digger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S66r8FPpQ4w
4 years old. He's big.