Bill Adams
@BillA
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American
Lives in Drake
Speaks English, some Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 10 March 2010
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I need babsitter from the Filippines by Latte3
Hello, I am happy mother of three children. I need babsitter from the Filippines for my younger daughter. She is 8 month. I need a young woman who is responsible, accurate and has the recommendation of the last family. If anyone knows of such a ...
assuming ? no, I just read the words that were written A Filipina on a work permit in CR as a babysitter ? - so what am I assuming ? your field Ladies, have at it Bill Read More
I need babsitter from the Filippines by Latte3
Hello, I am happy mother of three children. I need babsitter from the Filippines for my younger daughter. She is 8 month. I need a young woman who is responsible, accurate and has the recommendation of the last family. If anyone knows of such a ...
Latte3 ?? is that her name ? Latte3 ?? Latte3 is soliciting (almost certainly) an illegal employee. OK kids, where are we at here ? Are we to obey the rules of Costa Rica, or is our home crap better ? I am pleased to be "rude and mean", and legal ... Read More
I need babsitter from the Filippines by Latte3
Hello, I am happy mother of three children. I need babsitter from the Filippines for my younger daughter. She is 8 month. I need a young woman who is responsible, accurate and has the recommendation of the last family. If anyone knows of such a ...
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Opening a bank account in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
lol Kate, not to be contentious, but . . . some points you may not have considered: "a coup" does make me laugh. There is, at this very time, a coup taking place in the USA. Too clearly the clowns in Washington, ALL of them, are doing someone's ... Read More
Eating raw fruits and vegetables by Karen from Chicago
When we stay in Mexico, we always soak fruits and vegetables that are not peeled in an iodine solution. I can't determine from my readings if this is necessary in Costa Rica. Can someone please tell me? We're arriving in January. Thanks.
just rinse in clean water, and observe closely you know the worm/half-worm joke Bill Read More
Eating raw fruits and vegetables by Karen from Chicago
When we stay in Mexico, we always soak fruits and vegetables that are not peeled in an iodine solution. I can't determine from my readings if this is necessary in Costa Rica. Can someone please tell me? We're arriving in January. Thanks.
bottled water is prudent in rural areas when the tap water is brown, you don't want to be drinking it Bill Read More
Moving to Costa Rica for just one year - location advice? by karenru
Hi all, My family and some family friends will be starting a year abroad in CR in July 2012. None of us have been there, though my husband and I are going on a scouting trip in February. We are becoming a bit overwhelmed with the details, mostly ...
. . . . . Yea. A hoot. Did they send their families over to clean out the gringo houses while they were locked up ?obviously I was unclear, The local cops checked those at a local dance (bar), and held the local Ticos until they could produce their ... Read More
Moving to Costa Rica for just one year - location advice? by karenru
Hi all, My family and some family friends will be starting a year abroad in CR in July 2012. None of us have been there, though my husband and I are going on a scouting trip in February. We are becoming a bit overwhelmed with the details, mostly ...
suggest keeping your options open, for the expense and hassle you could probably rent a van + driver for 4 weekdays - and see 2 more countries Bill Read More
Moving to Costa Rica for just one year - location advice? by karenru
Hi all, My family and some family friends will be starting a year abroad in CR in July 2012. None of us have been there, though my husband and I are going on a scouting trip in February. We are becoming a bit overwhelmed with the details, mostly ...
an observation . . . . My situation is different as I live in the sticks (Drake) and have no small children, but as I do permanently live here I 'religiously' observe the immigration requirements. (I can no longer return to the US economically, ... Read More
Bringing money into Costa Rica by gikate
I am planning on moving to CR soon, and am having difficulty figuring out from this end (Canada)how to bring money into CR. I'm talking about all of my money. I know that once I get there I can open a Scotiabank account, but does anyone know ...
It seems I misspoke (sp?). A friend told me $5000 was the cash limit into CR. I suggest calling a Consulate. Bill Read More
Bringing money into Costa Rica by gikate
I am planning on moving to CR soon, and am having difficulty figuring out from this end (Canada)how to bring money into CR. I'm talking about all of my money. I know that once I get there I can open a Scotiabank account, but does anyone know ...
if over $10k you must notify, and they will ask the source of the funds - why not just bring $9000, and after you have an acct transfer the balance? Bill Read More
Opening a bank account in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
a friend who spends 3 mos at a time here as a tourist just opened an acct with BNCR he needed a letter/reference from a local with an acct, and he had a letter from his US bank then just the normal ID stuff not difficult at all I have done the ... Read More
Bringing my rescued dogs to Costa Rica by anyr1954
My husband and I, together with our four rescued dogs and possibly a fifth one that we are fostering want to move to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida by the middle of next year. The problem is that two of our dogs are Pugs which are too big to fit ...
[Moderated: No need for these comments]well I've thought on the topic for a bit, and I disagree 'most' that come to CR do so to experience the "naturaleza" not all for sure, some because its cheaper to live here (as a Tico anyways) am NOT swayed by ... Read More
Bringing my rescued dogs to Costa Rica by anyr1954
My husband and I, together with our four rescued dogs and possibly a fifth one that we are fostering want to move to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida by the middle of next year. The problem is that two of our dogs are Pugs which are too big to fit ...
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NOW is the Time to Visit the Caribbean by LisaValencia
What many people do not realize is that the weather on Costa Ricas Caribbean side is quite different from the rest of the country. When it is rainy season on the Pacific side its dry and sunny here in the Caribbean, where I live. Yet the ...
I've been here 30 yrs Lisa, I think my 'situation' is stable. Crime is causing a change which you may perceive as a natural part of the culture, but I will opine it is a change for the worse. When these poor are hungry, who do you think they will ... Read More