[syrac818]

Hi Richard,

I was in Costa Rica for two months this summer - loved it. I hope to return soon.

About this forum, it's a nuthouse. Seriously, it's not a stable group. A large group of people oddly excited about apocalyptic scenarios, and if it's not peak oil they'll find another reason to discuss the impending painful doom upon us. Or something like that.

There are exceptions to this, and there are some very intelligent people, but it's important to understand the vibe of this place when reading the forum.

[frankthetank]

Syrac-

What did you do down there? Please tell me you didn't get to eat Papaya and Mangoes everyday? I think that is one tropical country i could probably stand to live in. They also use the US dollar if i remember correctly.

[RichardBlank]

Thanks steam_cannon. That is the sort of information I was seeking.

In regards to the other stuff...no worries. I know how it is to be the new guy.


syrac818

I am glad that you were able to spend a lot of time in paradise. I would be very interested to know about your adventure. If you ever decide to return, I may have some good suggestions for you.

[bodigami]

Hi, I'm also from Costa Rica.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('RichardBlank', 'T')hanks for your reply pstarr. Don't worry, I will not call you during dinner. Richard

[bodigami]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('frankthetank', 'S')yrac-What did you do down there? Please tell me you didn't get to eat Papaya and Mangoes everyday? I think that is one tropical country i could probably stand to live in. They also use the US dollar if i remember correctly.

[Ferretlover]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('syrac818', ' ')About this forum, it's a nuthouse. Seriously, it's not a stable group.

[RichardBlank]

pstarr

I am not exactly sure if that is the case. I do know that my agents are probably some of the most talented and educated professionals that I have had the pleasure to know. My work is to enhance their career development.

Thank you for sharing your opinion.



Richard

[katkinkate]

Welcome. Yes, it is a bit of a madhouse sometimes. But you know, highly intelligent people tend to be highly individualistic characters. (not to mention opinionated)

[RichardBlank]

katkinkate

That is one of the many reasons I decided to join this forum.

[Revi]

I lived in Alajuela in the early 80's and went back recently. I love Costa Rica. Puravida! I lived in Guatemala also for about 2 years. It is a beautiful, but troubled place. Ticos are about the most civilized people I know. When you ask them about abolishing the army they respond that they spend that money on education.

Eco-tourism seems to be working in Costa Rica. We visited about five years ago and stayed in small hotels run by Ticos. I told the students we took with us not to drink the water or eat salads, but it turned out that the Costa Rican government had spent money on water treatment plants and that it was fine to eat salad and drink the water. Maybe they had more money because of abolishing the army...

Bienvenidos al foro del cumbre del petroleo!

[Nicholai]

I have some questions, some answerable and others possibly not soo much.

1) How is Costa Rica dealing with climate change? I don't really care about its environmental policy, I just want to know if there are any major droughts. Basically, my friend and his family are moving there to grow their own food etc. and I want to make sure that it's a stable region when most major ecosystems begin negative/positive feedback mechanisms etc.

2) Population density, are we talking giant clusters of people or is the region fairly spread out with a moderate population? I've looked at some charts and wiki articles but news from the ground would really be appreciated.
3) Fresh water supply, lots, abundant, hard to come by?
4) Safety; are foreigners disliked? Is it hard to get a visa?

Anything else to someone looking to move to Costa Rica and plans to stay during possible environmental problems or economic problems that you can think of would be much appreciated. Many thanks and best of luck.

[RichardBlank]

Thanks Revi.

Good to know that you see all of the positive aspects of living and visiting Costa Rica.

I have been here almost eight years. The best years of my life!

Pura Vida

[bodigami]

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[bodigami]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Nicholai', 'I') have some questions, some answerable and others possibly not soo much.

1) How is Costa Rica dealing with climate change? I don't really care about its environmental policy, I just want to know if there are any major droughts. Basically, my friend and his family are moving there to grow their own food etc. and I want to make sure that it's a stable region when most major ecosystems begin negative/positive feedback mechanisms etc.

[manu]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('syrac818', 'H')i Richard,

I was in Costa Rica for two months this summer - loved it. I hope to return soon.

About this forum, it's a nuthouse. Seriously, it's not a stable group. A large people oddly excited about apocalyptic scenarios, and if it's not peak oil they'll find another reason to discuss the impending painful doom upon us. Or something like that.

There are exceptions to this, and there are some very intelligent people, but it's important to understand the vibe of this place when reading the forum.

[RichardBlank]

Very interesting point.


Crime has no direction... Those that walk the streets in Costa Rica counting their $100 dollar bills on main street will have problems. I am amazed on how people do not stay focused while on vacation in a third world country.