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“HOT” HOT-SAUCE TASTING

A hot-sauce taste testing!  Something you might be very interested in if you live here (or are visiting), as Costa Rican food tends to be more on the bland side.  Luckily, hot sauce goes with gallo pinto very nicely. DISCLAIMER: These hot sauces were all taste-tested by Mr. Greg Seymour, who has a very high tolerance […]

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A new dentist visit – in Escazú

The other day we had the opportunity to visit a new dentist in Guachipelin, Escazú, Costa Rica.  I had an appointment for a teeth cleaning, and Greg was scheduled for a cleaning and a teeth whitening.  I’m not too easily impressed these days, but Dr. Oriana González impressed me. Here is Dr. González (in white) […]

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A little history lesson

While having coffee the other week, we had an interesting conversation with our friend Wilson (who grew up here) and a Tico gentlemen sitting next to us (whom we didn’t know, but everyone is so friendly here, he just jumped in the conversation too). I’m always asking questions and wanting to understand things. So, this […]

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We got hitched!

We got hitched! Yes – we got married. Again!! Greg and I celebrated 20 years of being married to each other by taking a little trip to Manuel Antonio and doing our own vow renewal. It was lovely, and perfect in every way.  More on the vow renewal in a bit…  Here’s a recap of […]

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When is a soda not a soda??

When is a soda not a soda?? Well, when you’re in Costa Rica, of course! In Costa Rica, a “soda” is a very small café, locally owned, and usually has just a few tables and stools at a counter. Typically, you cannot really go wrong with a soda – they always seem have to have […]

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A recap of 2014

2014 has been an awesome year and our first FULL year in Costa Rica! Thank you ALL for being a part of my life… and I really mean this. Whether you’re a childhood friend, a long time friend, or someone new in my life – I value all of you, and truly love that you […]

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Giveaway Winners

Just a quick note to announce the WINNERS for my Costa Rica Chica Favorite Things – 2014 Christmas Gift Guide and Giveaway: E-Book “Costa Rica Chica” – Elizabeth Wefel Paperback Book “Costa Rica Chica” ­– Patti Beau Arm Candy Bracelet – Cicily Mitchell I’ll be contacting you all directly for your free gift! Thanks for […]

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Costa Rica Chica’s Favorite Things – 2014 Christmas Gift Guide

Oprah is not the only one who can have a “Favorite Things” list.  And I have a LOT of favorite things…  Yes, yes, I’ve simplified my life and all – but you can’t expect me to give up everything, can you? Here’s a list of my Favorite Things this year, and a Christmas Gift Guide for you […]

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Hiking for FUN

Greg & I had been wanting to get back to hiking ever since he got rid of his cold (he had lots of lingering coughing, so it had been WEEKS since we had last hiked together!). So we had planned on this morning, finally. We were dressed and ready, water bottle chilling with ice in the freezer, when […]

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Book Signing Party – Costa Rica Chica

I’ve already told you guys I have some pretty awesome friends, right? Well, two of them threw me a BOOK SIGNING PARTY! How cool is that? I’m so lucky to have friends that even THINK of these things. Here’s Marti and Irina – who hosted my party for me (they are both so cute and petite, […]

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