Coincidences sometimes help to roll the dice of what we will be doing or where we will be next year. We went on a little vacation to Costa Rica last Fall and basically were presented with one of those offers that is difficult to refuse. As you may have guessed, I am posting this from Costa Rica where we are living now. Nothing is permanent, but this is a good thing to stretch the aging brain cells and still slow down a little from the hectic North American pace.
Learning Spanish is one of the priorities now. English is not a prevalent here as in many of the other countries that I have toured. Income production is limited to money earned providing services outside the country. Costa Rica needs more jobs and doesn't want foreigners displacing local workers. Fortunately, I still have a few clients who I can provide value to from south of the border.
Above is the 2 bedroom house we will be renting for less than half what you would expect. There is a lovely view of mountains and coffee fields. It is in a quiet little village but has a view of the big city lights at night and easy access via a few minute, fifty cent bus ride to a choice of larger communities. The cost of living is rising with the influx of folks like us, but still it makes it possible to get by on a very modest income.
I hope the slower pace will help me to find a better way to contribute to this world from which I have taken more than contributed. Stay tuned for more.
