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Our new life in Costa Rica [View all] LakeArenal Dec 2019 OP
Sounds like paradise. Thanks for posting these pictures. livetohike Dec 2019 #1
We considered moving there at one time. coeur_de_lion Dec 2019 #2
Sure. But it would take forever... LakeArenal Dec 2019 #7
How long have you lived there? coeur_de_lion Dec 2019 #18
Since Sept 1st LakeArenal Dec 2019 #23
No kill is amazing but it's too bad it sounds like they are also doing no spay. I would not be UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #34
There is a great movement to spay and neuter. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #37
Great, LakeArenal! Thank you for doing that! calimary Dec 2019 #57
Enjoy every moment Ferrets are Cool Dec 2019 #3
WOW! elleng Dec 2019 #4
Yes, I'd like to know about those things too. BigmanPigman Dec 2019 #11
See comment 20. Thanks. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #24
See comment $20. Thanks. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #25
I've always heard good things about Costa Rica. If you run out of parrots and toucans, I'll be abqtommy Dec 2019 #5
Sounds fantastic underpants Dec 2019 #6
I think seeing a toucan would be so cool... Phentex Dec 2019 #8
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2019 #9
Sounds fabulous...congratulations!❤ Karadeniz Dec 2019 #10
Since nobody else asked, what is your monthly budget? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #12
I will say we are on a very fixed income LakeArenal Dec 2019 #20
If the 2020 election is stolen SallyHemmings Dec 2019 #13
Well the bugs here are giant. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #22
Okay I think the bugs are a deal breaker for me coeur_de_lion Dec 2019 #41
Oh yes. The jungle is definitely not for everyone. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #43
Those giant bugs though . . . coeur_de_lion Dec 2019 #51
Bugs bugs bugs tenaciousdem Dec 2019 #60
Stinging centipedes were not that prevalent coeur_de_lion Dec 2019 #65
Congrats and welcome to your paradise! Foolacious Dec 2019 #14
My dream, Rosarito. mountain grammy Dec 2019 #17
Really! My sister lives there, babylonsister Dec 2019 #59
I can only assume... mountain grammy Dec 2019 #61
Yes, pretty much. babylonsister Dec 2019 #63
Pura Vida as we Ticos say!! LakeArenal Dec 2019 #21
We're leaving for Mexico next week. Callalily Dec 2019 #48
now c'mon, boa constrictor draped across the gate? WyLoochka Dec 2019 #15
You open the gate wryter2000 Dec 2019 #58
Sounds heavenly! OriginalGeek Dec 2019 #16
Enjoy. Thanks for the update. mountain grammy Dec 2019 #19
No thanks. Polly Hennessey Dec 2019 #26
Wow. Have you set up the guest bedroom for us? blm Dec 2019 #27
I'm loving it proud patriot Dec 2019 #28
Kindred spirits! LakeArenal Dec 2019 #31
Two of my ballet teachers who were married that I knew a million years ago live in Costa Rica. betsuni Dec 2019 #29
Thank you. Do you find renting an AirBNB is safe or OhNo-Really Dec 2019 #30
I only have one source with regards to Airbnb LakeArenal Dec 2019 #33
Thank you so much Ohiogal Dec 2019 #32
No. We knew we wanted something tropical. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #35
LIFG, girlfwend! Heartstrings Dec 2019 #36
Couldn't have done it without the support of friends ❣️🥰 LakeArenal Dec 2019 #40
Wow that is great texasfiddler Dec 2019 #38
We live south of La Fortuna. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #39
Bananas give parrots diarrhea. nt tblue37 Dec 2019 #42
I am worried for that. He turns down everything else LakeArenal Dec 2019 #44
Well, maybe he has a mutation that allows him to eat bananas. nt tblue37 Dec 2019 #45
I only give him maybe an inch of banana. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #46
Why I still love DU: mahina Dec 2019 #50
I'll pass. James48 Dec 2019 #47
Sounds like a great adventure. Callalily Dec 2019 #49
5 Costa Rican Creatures (That Will Give You Nightmares) Marcuse Dec 2019 #52
Thank you for all of this information. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #53
There are not piles of dead birds under them. saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #54
Healthcare Question PNW-Dem Dec 2019 #55
I took a vacation there on the west coast a few years back Major Nikon Dec 2019 #56
Mahalo for these gorgeous pics, LakeArenal! Cha Dec 2019 #62
Sigh! We are so very lucky and happy! LakeArenal Dec 2019 #64
Pizza Ranch still in La Fortuna StClone Dec 2019 #67
I take it orangecrush Dec 2019 #66
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