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A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with Costa Rica

 Casey ― http://adullroar.blogspot.com

Follow the adventures of an Oregon family who left it all behind to retire to their own farm in the mountains of Costa Rica's Southern Zone. We write about the daily pleasures and challenges; an honest account of living in Costa Rica. Loads of pics, scenery, flora and fauna with a glimpse of what it's like being an expat in this beautiful country.

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Listed: Apr 16, 2012

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Shuffle Up and Deal in Costa Rican Casinos

Shuffle Up and Deal in Costa Rican Casinos

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Wheel of fortune (Photo credit: Wikipedia) ∙ When thinking ∙ about casino destinations, Costa Rica doesn't exactly rank up there ∙ with Las Vegas, Macau, and other gambling meccas, but the country does ∙ boast around 40...

Tags: Gambling, Roulette, Costa Rica, Slot Machine

Casey ― 1 week 2 days ago

The Cost of Owning and Driving a Car in Costa Rica Can Be Daunting

The Cost of Owning and Driving a Car in Costa Rica Can Be Daunting

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― We purchased our first Costa Rican car, a 2006 Mitsubishi Montero Sport (diesel, 4x4) when we first arrived here back in November, 2008. Those were the days when we were more flush with cash than we are now. It didn't seem a great luxury at the ...

Tags: Cars, Daily Life, Central America, Taxes, Costa Rica, Expenses

Casey ― 2 weeks 2 days ago

Don't Let the Big Bugs Block Your View of the Little Ones in Costa Rica

Don't Let the Big Bugs Block Your View of the Little Ones in Costa Rica

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Assassin bug (Photo credit: Gerry Dincher) ∙ Big bugs! That's what often sticks in the minds of people who have been to the tropics for their 2-week vacation. They can be impressive, that's for sure, and Costa Rica certainly has its share ...

Tags: Central America, Flora And Fauna, Biology, Costa Rican, Insects, Bugs

Casey ― 9 weeks 5 days ago

Five Years After Cyclone Alma Community Rebuilds Bridge

Five Years After Cyclone Alma Community Rebuilds Bridge

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Cyclone Alma slamming into C.A. ∙ May 29-30, 2008, Costa Rica and Nicaragua were hit by a rare Pacific cyclone, Alma. It was the most eastern reach of any Pacific cyclone in history. The storm was quickly downgraded to a tropical storm as ...

Tags: Daily Life, Suspension Bridge, Footbridge, Weather, Construction, Costa Rica

Casey ― 10 weeks 1 day ago

Costa Rican Wedding in Los Santos

Costa Rican Wedding in Los Santos

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Floral bouquet for the bride ∙ Our closest neighbor's oldest son, Alban, was married in the bride's town of San Andrés last Saturday. San Andrés is deeper into the valley where one finds Santa Maria de Dota, San Marcos, San...

Tags: Los Santos, Daily Life, Family, Weddings, Photos

Casey ― 11 weeks 1 day ago

First Trip to Panama - Part III - Volcán, then Home to Costa Rica

First Trip to Panama - Part III - Volcán, then Home to Costa Rica

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Her friend the King - Barriles Pre-Colombian site ∙ On the map, it looks like Volcán should be a short drive from Boquete, since they are only about 20 kilometers apart as the Sarjento flies. However, there is no drivable road ...

Tags: Central America, Trips, Scenery, Costa Rica, Interamericana, Travel And Tourism

Casey ― 11 weeks 4 days ago

At Last, The Costa Rica School Mosaic is Completed

At Last, The Costa Rica School Mosaic is Completed

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― If you've been following Tamara's progress on the CAIRA school mosaic, you know that's she's been at it for quite some time. Planning started last October, and work began the first part of December. There were a couple of weeks hiatus when the ...

Tags: School, Costa Rica, Ceramic Mosaic, Mosaic, Art, Tamara

Casey ― 12 weeks ago

First Trip to Panama - Part II - Boquete

First Trip to Panama - Part II - Boquete

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Boquete View (Photo credit: Wikipedia)As we meandered through the detours along the new 4-lane stretch of highway on our way from Davíd to Boquete, we remarked on how dry the valley was. The sparseness of the stubby plants hinted that ...

Tags: Central America, Scenery, Oregon, Travel And Tourism, New Mexico, Boquete Chiriquí

Casey ― 13 weeks ago

First Trip to Panama - Part I - David

First Trip to Panama - Part I - David

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Panamanian Coins - One Balboa = One U$DWe'd vowed to go somewhere, anywhere, during Sean's two and a half month summer vacation. Finally, we settled on Panama because 1) it's close, 2) nearly all our friends and acquaintances had been there and ...

Tags: Nescafé, Río Sereno, Panama Canal, Travel And Tourism, Boquete Chiriquí, Panama

Casey ― 13 weeks ago

Penultimate Update on Tamara's School Wall Mosaic Project

Penultimate Update on Tamara's School Wall Mosaic Project

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― With about a week before school here in Costa Rica resumes, Tamara and her small crew are trying to finish the big wall mosaic at Sean's school. Most of the details are done now, so it's a matter of filling in the spaces and then grouting it all....

Tags: School, Expatriate, Central America, Costa Rica, Grout, Mosaic

Casey ― 14 weeks ago

An Unexpected Visit From A Screech Owl

An Unexpected Visit From A Screech Owl

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― While still enjoying a few REM cycles just as the night was turning to day, I heard a humungous thump that sounded like it came from the kitchen. Sometimes birds hit the house, but never had I heard one hit at that time of day or with such force....

Tags: Owl, Flora And Fauna, Backyard Birding, Bird, Biology

Casey ― 14 weeks ago

A Small Sample of Costa Rican Orchids in our Yard

A Small Sample of Costa Rican Orchids in our Yard

A Dull Roar: Moving to, Retiring in, Living with... ― Lluvia de Oro (Rain of Gold) - one of my favoritesSince summer started here in Costa Rica, some of Tamara's many orchids have started blooming. The "Rain of Gold" is my personal favorite. ∙ Some of them are from friends; some she's found on...

Casey ― 15 weeks ago

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