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MuleDick
 Post subject: Moving to CR....
PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:44 pm 
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Two years ago, I spent two weeks in Costa Rica...the best two weeks of my life. I am now in a unique position to move down there while telecommuting for my job.

I plan to head down there November 1st. Start off in a hotel, and then find a place to rent. Most of the tips here are geared towards short-term visits. I am wondering what some of you would advise someone looking to stay 2-3 months there as a minimum.

I have been there once so I like to think I have some understanding of Costa Rica, but I am also humble enough to know that there is a ton that I still don't know.
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I would suggest hitting up some of the SL vets who currently live there. Those guys got a set up to sweet to be true.. :idea:

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Catch up with me, I made the same transition 4 years ago. Transition from the hotel to a monthly furnsihed place for at least three months or so. Avoid buying houses, cars etc until you are sure you want to stay where in CR. There are many furnsihed monthly places available.

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There have been some posts in the "Living, Working..." Forum on just this subject. I've heard VistaLinda Apartamentos recommended but don't know the current situation. I'm sure there are others.Of course your most pressing needs would be: completely furnished, Chica-friendly and with a high-speed secure Internet connection. As the Brother said, ask via PM some of the Brothers living incountry.

May I add I'm envious as hell about your situation. You go, guy!

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Stay away form the Hotel CA in Escazu. The owner is crazy and shot one of the guests with a .22.
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Ken Thompson wrote:
Stay away form the Hotel CA in Escazu. The owner is crazy and shot one of the guests with a .22.


Nominated for best first post ever! :lol:

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Second the motion
Good thing it was not a 9mm :shock:
Then there would be a story
Cross that place off your list :wink:
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El Ornitorrinco wrote:
Ken Thompson wrote:
Stay away form the Hotel CA in Escazu. The owner is crazy and shot one of the guests with a .22.


Nominated for best first post ever! :lol:


Seconded.

Two sentences, 21 words, and I learned at least 5 new things.

1. There's a hotel CA in Escazu.
2. We should not go there.
3. The owner may not be stable.
4. The owner carries a gun.
5. A guest has been shot by the owner.

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true story the guy is certifiably crazy and did shoot a guest.
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Second the motion
Good thing it was not a 9mm :shock:
Then there would be a story
Cross that place off your list :wink:

Good thing it wasn't a .45ACP
Then there would be a body... :shock:

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So much like the Eagles song, it's creepy--"You can check out but you can never leave (except in a body bag)" Which fortunately wasn't needed THIS TIME.

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