A Birth Morning on the Beach

Sometimes you just get lucky. This morning was one of those mornings. Brenda and I were walking along the beach about 5:45 this morning, and we noticed a group of municipality workers (garbage collectors) standing on the beach. It was an unusual view because these guys are usually really industrious, always moving, and very efficient.… Continue reading A Birth Morning on the Beach

Resurrecting Dreams.

An Update on Travel to Costa Rica and Expat Dreams My last post was about being grateful for the flexibility of the part-time expat lifestyle. The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting changes in travel, tourism, and expat life have produced new challenges to those who dream or plan for a life as a part-time expat.… Continue reading Resurrecting Dreams.

Part-Time Expats on Lockdown

I've been wanting to post for the last couple of weeks or so, but honestly, I didn't know what I wanted to say.  There were so many things going through my mind.  I couldn't get them organized.  I think part of it was just shock and awe, with grief thrown in.  With the rapid spread… Continue reading Part-Time Expats on Lockdown

The Second Train Arrives – in Jaco, Costa Rica

I left you last time as I was boarding an imaginary train to our new life as part-time expats in Indiana and Costa Rica. We arrived safely in Costa Rica on Tuesday (yesterday), and we have been settling in today.  Here is a list of activities on our first full day in our new life.… Continue reading The Second Train Arrives – in Jaco, Costa Rica