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Yesterday, we suddenly heard a lot of howling from a bunch of howler monkeys behind our house. When we went to look, it turned out that there was a showdown going on between three males. … More Showdown between the howler monkeys
For many countries, it is wise to inform yourself about the need for vaccinations and to take those that are recommended. Here is something to consider: don’t wait until the last week before you get them. It may save you from having to postpone your trip at the last moment. … More Vaccinations and when to get them
Last summer in Spain, we found out that our cat has diabetes. We had to learn new stuff: how to measure her glucose level on a daily basis, how to administer insulin, and where to get all the materials we need for it. Most importantly, we learned the implications for our Costa Rica plans. … More The cat got diabetes, or how good planning can not beat the universe
Auto gekocht en eindelijk op weg naar een maand vakantie in de tropen. Met een fijn huis, veel natuur eromheen en niet te vergeten een strand. … More Week 2. Eindelijk echt vakantie
Recently, the lazy amateur birdwatcher was spotted close to the Nicoya peninsula coasts. Some good pictures could be taken to study this evasive (and nearly extinct) species in detail. … More The lazy, amateur birdwatcher and his equipment
Here is a tip from a long-haul traveler : get yourself a noise-canceling device. I had quite some days, weeks or perhaps months of traveling in trains and buses behind me when I ran into someone who let me hear through her noise-canceling device. The next day I went to the shop, paid a lot of money and improved my future travel experiences in immeasurable amounts. … More Noise-canceling devices
Yesterday, I realized that in terms of planning and work, taking a one-year sabbatical in another country is similar to migrating to that country. You need a visa, a bank account, a place or places to stay, decide what to do with your home/sell it/cancel the rent, a car, and perhaps some more. The past week, one of the things we were not so successful in was finding a bank to open an account. Having an account here would greatly facilitate large payments for buying a car, paying the rent, or making a deposit. … More Opening a bank account
Een bericht voor N. en anderen die niet zo goed in het engels zijn. Het is nu bijna precies een week geleden dat het vliegtuig landde op Juan Santamaria International Airport, hier vlakbij Alajuela (spreek uit als Alaguèla). druk, druk, druk Ondanks alle blogs die we sindsdien geschreven hebben, vraag je je misschien af hoe … More Hoe was het nu, afgelopen week?
A major item on our to-do lists has been the application of a one-year visa for volunteer work. Yesterday, we went to the migration office bracing for the impact of endless queues, grumpy bureaucrats and Kafkaesque referrals from one desk to another. It was not that bad, and at points even fun and pleasant. … More The visa bureaucracy : not that bad
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