A TEACHER’S LIFE IN BRASILITO

By | 2018-04-15T18:19:30-04:00 October 3rd, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Costa Rica Cost of Living Update: 10 Chayotes (type of squash)—$1.20…that’s a lot of squash guys

A lot is happening in Guanacaste as a result of our recent earthquake. We’ve had over a thousand aftershocks and although they are mild in comparison to the 7.6 whopper, it’s uneasy knowing the ground continues to shift under our feet. But even as the earth rumbles, people have already begun repairing their homes and businesses.

Although there were few injuries, there has been considerable damage to many buildings. Yesterday I went to the Santa Cruz municipality to pay my taxes only to find they were closed due to earthquake damage.  It appears that everyone is struggling with finding a new sense of normalcy. (more…)

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