www.CostaRicaTicas.com

OK Guys,
My first post. A brand new-bie. I just found out about this place a couple of days ago and wasted no time joining CRT and reading all these posts. Can a eutopia like this actually exist? I believed in Santa Claus for years and when I found out the truth I was devastated. So you can see my skepticism Kidding aside, I tried getting in there for Labor day but apparently you guys wiped the place out. I did get booked for Sept. 6 thru Sept.12. I wanted to do the SL but it was still full but I got into Hotel Castillo. I saw a couple of good posts and it is near the SL. I've actually made back the $39 VIP fee plus on my room discount for CRT members.
Hopefully someones left from the week before to have beers with and show-tell me the ropes. I am a CR virgin and know nada espanol, so I am sure I would fare better with some veteran help. I arrive in SJO around
12:00--1:00 on the 6th depending on which flight I get if anyone wants to share a cab. Also would like to deep-sea fish one day. Any replies on this much appreciated, cause I don't know how that works(transportation, # of people needed for boat, etc.)
Orange---Just about everything I printed out for the trip was from you.
What a wealth of info. How do you keep track?
Has Ace's list of things to bring for a first-timer changed any?
Also I saw a link somewhere for a moneybelt but can't find it again. Help me! And what is the "necklace W/bag for key and cash" Where do you get
that?
Flights from here (Tampa, FL) look about the same from Spirit to AA, around $220 roundtrip. Is that normal and is one of them better than the other?
Also I saw somewhere there is a Tampa CRT chapter. Someone pm me on this.
Looking for replies
Seabee

CB,
Welcome. CRT Anniversary weekend (aka Labor Day weekend) books up 6+ months in advance, as does Superbowl weekend, another crazy CRT weekend in SJ. Big parties.

The search engine towards the top of the page is pretty good. It's quicker than waiting for replies to a post.

Flights have gotten really cheap the last few months. They used to be in the $400-500 range. You may want to reconsider Spirit and go with American. Spirit has gotten many bad reviews (some good too). Here are a few threads about Spirit:

https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18518
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18133
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18151
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17363

There will be a few guys around after Labor Day, look at the Roll Call section. You can post your dates, and you'll find a wingman. Spanish isn't needed, but it helps.

Enjoy.

Seabee,
Welcome to the board, and just relax. It's obvious that you're really amp'd up for this trip, as you should be!

You're going to be in SJO in about 3 weeks, so for now, don't worry about learning Español, don't worry about a money belt, don't worry about deep sea fishing, don't worry about transportation, don't worry about nothing. The best advice - would be to read as much of this forum as possible before your trip. It will help to prepare you for all the gifts that Santa Claus is going to bring you!

Basically, what I'm saying - is not to try and "over-plan" your 1st trip. It simply will not work, and many others will tell you the same thing. As soon as your feet touch the ground in SJO, all your plans will go out the phucking window!!! Once you get your bearings in CR, then you can start to make a few plans.

For now, just research the different threads about personal safety, different venues that you might want to visit, and what NOT to do! Everything else will fall into place, don't worry. I'm sure you've already seen it, but Orange wrote a great thread in the Newbie section, with a lot of good info for guys just like you!

You asked "Can a Utopia like this really exist" ???? You're gonna find out for yourself! Enjoy yourself, and make sure to post a trip report upon your return.

Be safe, have a great time, and again...welcome to the board!

Mucho Gusto

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

OK
I booked with AA. Spirit did sound problematic. Supposed to arrive @ 1:00 Sept. 6 So now I wait. I continue to read (there is so phucking much)
my mind is just jumbled and I have printed out maps, references,etc. and they're all over the place. Now I'm worried. I like cold beer, rice and beans, and small latina women. Is this place really for me

Seabee

Seabee-


No worries, we got your back. P55 and I will both be at the SL when you arrive.

Welcome Amigo!


Cujo

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"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

If you like cold beer, rice & beans and small latina's, you're going to hate Costa Rica!!! You might want to think about changing your plans.

MG

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

I have never followed Ace's what to bring list. You need one main thing. It very simple. CASH! You don't have cash and you'll be chockin' that chicken yourself... night and day.

Everything IS about cash. Cash is King. The chicas are all about cash. You want to phuck one... you gotta have cash (read my signature line). Nothing is free in SJO.

One more thing. You'll see written on this board frequently the term "novia". Novia in Spanish means girlfriend. The writers using this term are poor, misguided souls. The chances that their "novias" are working girls a.k.a. "hookers is about 98.7534512%. Some believe there is a "romantic" thing they have going. Yes, there is romance. the chicas romance with Benny and his band of brothers (again, see my signature line). Don't be lead astray like many of us have been on here... There is not an ounce of "love" in the DR and... DO NOT SEND MONEY... PERIOD.

Other than that...... welcome and have fun!

Berk.....

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FRUITCAKE... and you thought it was something you eat! Not on CRT!

Welcome to CRT great advice from MG just relax, you are in good company with Pacifica55 and Jadcujo, i know P55 has his game going to a t just check out his room filled with an arsonal of toys any you have please pm me or post them alot of good guys on CRT

Seabee,
You're a lucky guy in that these are some of the more experienced and fun group of guys in CRT... At least they say they are...

Actually, I think they want to be present when you walk into the Hotel Del Rey for the first time... They will probably draw straws to see who picks your jaw off the floor...

Yes, it will be a mind blowing experience.... And that ain't all that will get blowed... Welcome to the club...

So I guess what you all are saying is I shouldn't
be looking for a love interest Damn So this is just hit and run Oh well I guess I'll just have to go with the flow. Depending on all of your help
Seabee