As people think about living in another country, some of the first questions people ask are . . . "What about medical care abroad?" "Will I be able to have the care, latest modalities, medications, etc., that I need?" And if you are interested specifically in Costa Rica, you may ask . . . "Can… Continue reading My Medical Care Experiences in Costa Rica
Month: May 2023
Quinta Vista Verde
Those readers who who followed my blog will be familiar with our rural property in the area around Volcan Turrialba in Cartago province in Costa Rica. Some time ago, we decided to name our place Quinta Vista Verde. In Costa Rica, a "quinta" is a rural property that is at least 5,000 square meters in… Continue reading Quinta Vista Verde
What’s a Rancho?
If you put the word "rancho" in a translator app, you will probably see that the word is translated as "ranch" in English. But when I say we now have a "rancho," I don't mean we have a ranch. As is true in each culture, there are words that the local culture has given special… Continue reading What’s a Rancho?