Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Mojito with an ocean view—$3
It’s fun living in a place where everyone is happy and looking to have a good time. I love when I overhear tourists discuss their vacation plans over dinner.
“How about an ATV tour?” I hear them say. “Or a zip-line adventure, that sounds awesome!” Eventually, the conversations always seem to drift to, “Could you imagine living here, selling it all and living under the palm trees?”
I can’t help but giggle when I hear this. Because I did imagine it…and I did precisely that. Or I could be giggling because I’m drinking a frozen Mojito that glows like an emerald in the sun. It’s so pretty I want to wear it as a necklace.
I watch the tourists walk down to the water for a better view of the lavender sunset. The sky lights up in vibrant pastels and it reminds me of the colored chalk we used as kids to draw on the sidewalk.
Maybe they will decide to stay. A lavender sunset is pretty persuasive.
We are still learning. It’s much harder than I ever imagined it and give people so much credit when they move somewhere and can’t speak the language! I do know a lot of Spanish infomercials. I think that may be one of the best ways to learn Spanish!
Came across your book yesterday, downloaded, and read in 1 sitting! I’m in the midst of planning a trip to Costa Rica with my girlfriends, so the “realness” of your experience was awesome to read. Looking forward to reading more on your blog!
Thanks Katrina. It’s a lot of fun writing about Costa Rica and all the funny things that happen. Even with the spotty electricity and water, it is a fun country to live in.
Dear Happier,
I so enjoy your writing and especially the subject matter. I always look forward to your blogs.
Thanks for what you’re doing.
By the way, I’ve recently bought about a dozen past James Lee Burke novels on EBay, so I’m working my way through my favorite author’s books. But, when I come up for air, I’m gonna order “Happier Than A Billionaire” ’cause I think it must be delightful. Certainly the subject matter is dear to my heart!
Thanks Fred!