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David ray

@davidray

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American expat in Costa Rica

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American

Lives in san ramon

Speaks english

Registration: 03 August 2014

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David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
davidray

Moving out of Costa Rica by davidray

Hello all.My wife and I bought a house in the San Ramon/Belize area last year.She passed this June of ALS and now I have decided to sell and travel.The house sits on top of a mountain with views of 3 towns and Nicoya bay front and rear of house w/ ...

David ray

Yes Thailand is a very nice place to live in certain areas Right there has been a lot of political unrest with the Thai people and my friends say things are not the same as when I lived there but living away from Bangkok is your safest bet. it is a ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

Hi Ira.How much research have you done on Costa Rica? Have spent any time here? Before I moved here I thought I had it all figured out but was surprised by how much I had to learn.I have entertained the idea of having a room mate as I do have a full ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

Well to me all oceans are blue.Slow down and prepare your self.I think and I say I think it is about 60% of gringos move back home or out somewhere else due to many factors that they are not prepared for. so please don't decide on ocean color ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

yes.they offer all kinds of help that you can find without the charges.I lost over $3.600 with them.My bad but a small price to pay when it could have been more.Hire an attorney that someone recommends that you think you can trust.Ask ask ask and ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

Please do your research before you move any where here.The Caribbean side has a lot of crime and not to be or seem prejudice but its mainly blacks that live there. Very hot and humid Good place to visit but not for me. More expats live on the ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

costa rica is a heck of a lot better than Chicago.The crimes here where I live are minor petty thefts but there are those occasions for them to rob your house when left alone for a couple days.No one I know leaves their house unattended.I have a ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

Hey Arkansas. What do you need to know to start and what are yall trying to do? I lived in little rock for 2 years and yall can have it.LOL Just kidding. I live here in Costa Rica. Are you interested in moving here? David Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
gwirfs

Living in Chiang Mai - looking to hear your life experience there by gwirfs

David I am Gary age 66 retired addiction counselor. I been looking at living in foreign country. First started with Costa Rica. Now am looking at Chiang Mai Thailand. I would live to read ur experience living in thailand. Grwirfs@yahoo.com Gary

David ray

Younger woman every where for you.they all want American man because you have money.No love to be gotten but a good time as long as your paying for it.Been there done that.Im sure there are some that sincere but where to find them.hotels,doctors ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
gwirfs

Living in Chiang Mai - looking to hear your life experience there by gwirfs

David I am Gary age 66 retired addiction counselor. I been looking at living in foreign country. First started with Costa Rica. Now am looking at Chiang Mai Thailand. I would live to read ur experience living in thailand. Grwirfs@yahoo.com Gary

David ray

Thinking about moving to Thailand? Things are changing there day to day.I live in costa rica and will move back to Thailand when things calm down with red & yellow shirts and the government all going in different directions.Kinda reminds me of ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David ray

Hello.Im David and I live in the san ramon/Berlin area on top of a mountain.with views that are wonderful,day and night.The temps here are cooler than the lower lying and beach areas but never have I seen it get below 65 degrees or above 88.I have ... Read More

David ray
davidray replied to a thread
10 years ago
davidray

Moving out of Costa Rica by davidray

Hello all.My wife and I bought a house in the San Ramon/Belize area last year.She passed this June of ALS and now I have decided to sell and travel.The house sits on top of a mountain with views of 3 towns and Nicoya bay front and rear of house w/ ...

David ray

thanks I will do that Read More

David ray
davidray created a thread
10 years ago

Moving out of Costa Rica

Hello all.My wife and I bought a house in the San Ramon/Belize area last year.She passed this June of ALS and now I have decided to sell and travel.The house sits on top of a mountain with views of 3 towns and Nicoya bay front and rear of house w/ ... Read More