I pretty much dropped a bomb on my friends and loved ones when I announced my move this week, so I apologize for any casualties. The following is a brief collection of the top 3 FAQs I've received:
Q) WHAT?! seriously??!? (other variations include: really?!? shut up! wait a minute..you're going where?)
A) Yes, it's shocking and completely outrageous, but true. I am moving to Nosara, Costa Rica
(see map -->) on Saturday morning. It's on the Nicoya Peninsula and has a population of under 1,000 (I don't have a reference to support this claim, but I'm pretty sure I read this somewhere)Q) What are you going to do in Costa Rica?
A) Obviously a lot of surfing and eating gallo pinto (rice and beans) con lizano, but I am also going to be teaching English as a second language, and am exploring a number of other things. The possibilities are limitless!
Q) When are you coming back?
A) Hard to say. The way the customs system works I will definitely be back in 3 months (for a minumum of 72 hrs) -- but as far as moving back to the states, it's all going to depend on how things are going down there. Besides, my grandmother has committed to coming down and visiting (she's 84) after the holidays so I'm definitely holding out until then!! :-)
It's been a crazy week and my forecast for the rest of the week is partially crazy with a chance of showers but I'll try to write again and answer the 4th and 5th top FAQs before I leave.
Pura vida!
