"Living In Costa Rica" Blogs & Blog Posts

You know it's going to be a great day when it starts like this. Double blessings pouring into our house, awesome sight first thing in the morning. * heavy sigh!

Hello Monday! A flock of a dozen or so white fronted parrots greeted me as I approached the house after our morning walk. Parrots and parakeets seem to be around the house all the time now. The squeeks and squaks as they fly around are easily recogni...

The other day I went on an adventure in central San Jose, an adventure that started in Barrio Chino, Chinatown. The was the first time I'd been to this part of San Jose on my own. You'll find this neighborhood just a few blocks from the Teatro Nacion...

Here's a sample of what we have blooming this month around the yard. I haven't identified this beautiful miniature orchid a friend gave me yet. It's a gift that will keep on giving. The white walking iris are as beautiful as ever. Our poinsettias are...

Here in Costa Rica we celebrate Dia de Culturas, not Columbus Day. Today was a great example of the culture we live in. First we attempted to visit a garage sale said to benefit the stray and needy dogs and cats in the San Ramon area. The poster I'd...

These beautiful white fronted parrots came by to spend the afternoon with us yesterday. Okay, they really were here to eat the guavas on a nearby tree. They ended up staying in the guava tree for several hours. This morning the flock is back again. T...

After returning from my morning walk with the dogs I thought I saw an oriole. I did indeed see an oriole! They are staying true to their pattern in our yard as today is the last day of the regular baseball season. Welcome Baltimore Orioles!!! I know...