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@VikingProfessor

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American looking for information about Bolivia

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American, Married

Lives in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa

Speaks English, German

Registration: 05 November 2016

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VikingProfessor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Schoonertiki

Pros and Cons of living near Leon? by Schoonertiki

I plan to move to Nicaragua in April. I have never been there but I will make it my new home. I choose near leon as my preference for living there. People living near there give me the pro's and cons. Sure would like to know the ways to get ...

VikingProfessor

You can get an air conditioned minibus from in front of the University of Nicaragua or behind Israel Lewintes Market to Leon for $1.90. I know of a taxi that will bring you to Leon from the Managua airport for $50. I live in Leon. A 3 bedroom/2 ... Read More

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8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Nicaragua forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Nicaragua 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 ...

VikingProfessor

I think Costa Rica is most like the US, especially government bureaucracy and a very poor balance of spending. I found Panama to be the least expensive for living at least outside of Panama City. And due to the Canal nearly everything manufactured ... Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

VikingProfessor

I began working with IBM computers in 1965. Back then it was vacuum tube diode switching, 2 bits. Input was by a teletype, output on punch cards. I kind of lost my abilities after Windows 98SE as I could no longer drop to DOS where I used to write ... Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

VikingProfessor

Restaurants are known to have it. Actually, I am in Nicaragua and even harder to find. But the gym I go to has a pool and I obtain it from there a pound will cover quite a bit of area. Cinnamon and hot peppers are known to repel ants too, but will ... Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

VikingProfessor

Ants are very easy to control with Diatomaceous Earth. Sometimes Walmart or PriceMart has it. Otherwise go to a place that has swimming pool and spa supplies. It is commonly used in the filters. Safe around children and pets But to ants and other ... Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Nicaragua forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Nicaragua 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 ...

VikingProfessor

Given you are looking to go into business, I would suggest considering Uruguay. The negative to that is the airfare to get there. But looking into business considered that best. If for working I thin Panama. They have a huge labor shortage and so ... Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

VikingProfessor

I plan on bringing okra seed next trip. That stuff grows when nothing else does. Read More

VikingProfessor replied to a thread
8 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

VikingProfessor

I bought a bunch of packaged vegetable seeds in Costa Rica and brought them here. Very poor results as the seeds originated in Belgium and the U. In gardening you would likely do as well simply using vegetables from the store. But if you want a bit ... Read More