ABOUT THE LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA BLOG

I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
I’m NOT an expert (an "expert" 2 ME knows 101%-NOT me). I believe in sharin info•helping where I can! And with over 2,200 entries, so some things might be out of date, so if you find old info PLEASE help each other by getting the updated info & sharing it with me to revise. At least you have some basic info to get you started.
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Friday, January 31, 2014

V-Day (One Billion Rising) Flash Mob Rehearsals in Grecia - Costa Rica

facebook.com/pages/One-Billion-RisingUn-Bill%C3%B3n-de-Pie-San-Jos%C3%A9-Costa-Rica/726846360702184

V-Day (One Billion Rising) Flash Mob Rehearsals. 
2015

Sorry for the late notice but we just now have confirmation of the rehearsal space at

WHEN:
Saturday - February 1st, 2014 - 12pm/noon to 1pm

LEADER:
Our dance leader is, of course, Pamela Hopkins of belly-dancing fame.

LOCATION:
GRECIA - Morphosis Dance Studio
150 meters down (north) from the Banco Nacional/Municipal Building corner in Grecia, on the west side of the street that is one way going up. The entranceway to stairs is a wide aisle found next to a bakery.

If you are unable to make rehearsals and still wish to participate, you can follow the easy-to-learn steps at
youtu.be/Fwv16dtUvYM


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V-Day - ONE BILLION RISING Flash Dance for Women in San Jose, Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/OneBillionRisingCR.html

The actual venue/park for this FLASH MOD is:
Friday  -  February 14th (Valentine's Day) at 2:30pm

Details are still pending but you will be informed several days prior, as long as you're on their list of dancers or audience. 
Be sure to let Joan know if you are planning to dance and/or attend/or have transport to offer.

CONTACT:
Joan  - dewar@casadewar.com • 2-444-8796.


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NEW LOCALS FERIA•FARMERS MARKET in Escazu (San Antonio) - Mercado AgroPecuario

 
MERCADO AGRO PECUARIO
San Antonio de Escazu

NEW AGRICULTURAL MARKET - LOCAL Agricultural Market facebook.com/MercadoAgroPecuario.SanAntonioDeEscazu



WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT??
It's made up STRICTLY of LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD•
Escazuceños farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs!!


THE FIRST FERIA - FEBRUARY 1, 2014

It has LOTS of promise!!  The first day was only about 1/2 the block but there were some COOL things there!!!!

PHOTOS I TOOK AT THE FIRST ONE!!

SarongGoddess.com/Events/EscazuFeriaMercadoAgroPecuario


WHEN:

Saturdays - 5am to 2pm

WHERE:
ESCAZU - San Antonio

North side of the Church of San Antonio de Escazu
 









 JUICY MANGOES

I LOVE this stand!!  They have little starter herbs for just 100 colones (





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FREE BURLESQUE DANCE WORKSHOP - Grecia

FREE BURLESQUE WORKSHOP
(sorry guys - it's for the Ladies)

Want some real belly laughing out loud fun?

Come to Pamela Brookman Hopkin's
FREE Burlesque Workshop

WHEN: 
Wednesday - February 19, 2014 - 2-5pm

WHERE:
Brenda Jefferson's house in lower San Luis de Grecia.

MORE INFO: 
Pamela at drdave2253@msn.com


P.S. NOT to be confused with her Belly Dancing class on
SATURDAYS - 10am
 in 
Downtown Grecia 
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INTERNET in Costa Rica - "Does not meet requirements" based on worldwide standards - Costa Rica ranked #101 out of 128!

"All these companies like Google or Facebook built its business on data and what we do is extract the value of that information. To this, I call science data, "said Arnold Müller.

More proof to what most of us already know - the internet connection in Costa Rica SUCKS MUCH of the time compared to the rest of the world!!   Costa Rica only ranked above Paraguay, Bolivia and Venezuela for the America's!!!

This is something VERY IMPORTANT for people to know that are considering moving to Costa Rica and that rely on good solid internet service for their work.
(sorry - this was translated in Translate.Google.com)

To see a copy of the FULL report go to:


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"Does not meet requirements" to be in the rankings!

Costa Rica with lousy note speed Internet, as global count

The firm Akamai Technologies Inc, Internet solutions made a report on the "State of the Internet" more than 100 countries, including Costa Rica and found that Costa Rica's connection was not very good.

A Global level, Costa Rica was ranked number 101 of 128 countries analyzed. To report the data collected in the last quarter of 2013, but were analyzed.
 
In fact, the paper concludes that our country did not meet requirements to be part of it.
The study indicated that the rate of Internet connectivity started with a global average of 3.6 megabytes per second (Mbps), an increase of 29%. The region highlighted Ecuador, while South Korea did globally with a connection speed of 22.1 Mbps
 
But Costa Rica speed Internet connection started at 2.1 Mbps
 
"The report provides comprehensive information on key statistics such as network connectivity and connection speeds, attack traffic, and the adoption and availability of broadband, among many others," said the firm.
 
Furthermore, while the data traffic on mobile devices grew by 80%. This reflects that the world is increasingly connected faster and through smartphones.

 In America, the report found a decrease in terms of connection speeds, located at the Costa Rica with 19% loss in that period.
  In Latin America, Mexico and Ecuador, with speeds of 3.9 Mbps and 3.6 Mbps, respectively, are the only countries in the region that are in line with the world average.

SOURCE (AND the original Spanish version):  CRHoy.com/costa-rica-con-pesima-nota-en-velocidad-de-internet-segun-conteo-mundial-y0n5n8x

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

NEWCOMERS womens group MONTHLY MEETING - February 2014

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF COSTA RICA 

FEBRUARY MEETING

WHEN:
Tuesday - February 4, 2014 -  9:30am   

TOPIC:
The program will be presented by local attorney 
Noelia Camacho
updating attendees on changes in the laws that affect ExPats.  
There will be a question and answer session so bring your list of questions on any legal aspect.  



WHERE:
ESCAZU - Verdeza Senior Living Center
Verdeza.com  •  facebook.com/pages/Verdeza/148766311938021
 (4-031-0781 if lost)
800 meters•8 blocks•1km West of Walmart
Take the road in front of Walmart, going West towards CIMA.   
Verdeza is close to the end of the street (it dead ends just 2 blocks away but you can not access it from that frontage road that CIMA & PriceSmart are on) - 
on the Right hand side.  
There is plenty of parking on the street or in their garage.  
FROM SAN JOSE:
Take Hightway 27•Pista del Sol towards Escazú
Get off at the FIRST Escazú exit (at WalMart) & immediately get in the right lane.
At the stop light, turn RIGHT (Walmart on your right) - going West
Go down
800 meters•8 blocks•1km West of Walmart to Verdeza - which is on your Right side (almost to the end of the street).
There is plenty of parking on the street or in their garage. 
FROM THE WEST:
Take Hightway 27•Pista del Sol (highway from the Pacific) East towards Escazú
Pass Price Smart & CIMA & just before the Escazú toll booth get all the way to the right (as far right as you can get depending on if you're cash or have the pass)
Take the FIRST Exit (the one for EPA [just BEFORE the final Escazu exit that's at WalMart]) that is JUST after the toll booth & turn RIGHT. 
At the end of that block turn RIGHT.
Go down 7 blocks till you see Verdeza on your RIGHT (almost to the end of the street)

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MORE INFORMATION ON

NEWCOMERS women's group • Special Interest Groups • Monthly Meetings+:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/NewcomersCR.html

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

LITTLE THEATRE GROUP of Costa Rica


MORE INFORMATION ON LITTLE THEATRE GROUP: 

MEMBERSHIP
5,000-c/solo.  8,000-c/couple/family
(even though I'm [Vicki] not much of a theatre goer [think about it - Vicki sitting in one place for 2 hours with her mouth shut???? NOT!!!], I still joined as I feel what they offer is VERY IMPORTANT for our community [English-speaking Cultural things] and it's only $10!!  A small "investment" in our community!!)


JOIN THEIR FACEBOOK GROUP: 


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LATEST PERFORMANCE:
February 2014
Tennessee Williams

GLASS MENAGERIE




Details at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/GlassMenagerieLTGCRFeb2014.html


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LTG - THE GLASS MENAGERIE - performed by the Little Theatre Group of Costa Rica - February 2014


LTG Proudly Presents:

THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Written by:
Tennessee Williams

Directed by:
Ann Antkiw

Featuring:
Antoinette Van Belle as Amanda, Douglas Williamson as Tom, Silvia Boltadano as Laura, and Robert Isenberg as Jim.


6 performances ONLY!!
Friday - February 14th and 21st - 7:30pm
Saturday - February 15th and 22nd - 2:30pm
Sunday - February 16th and 23rd - 2:30pm


PRICE:
5,000-c/$10 - Adult
2,500-c/$5 - Student


Tickets are ONLY obtainable from LTG by calling:
8-858-1446  -  OR  -  http://LittleTheatreGroup.org

RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!
LIMITED SEATING!

Members reservations - start January 15th
Non-Members' reservations - start February 1st

Tickets must be reserved and purchased within 3 days before the performance.
There will be NO tickets available at the door on the day of performance.
Unpaid reservations will be cancelled and the seats resold.


LOCATION
Verdeza's Teatro Montealegre
Trejos Montealgre, Escazu
1 km•8 Blocks•800 metros West of Walmart
 LittleTheatreGroup.org/directions-to-verdeza.html

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MORE INFORMATION ON LITTLE THEATRE GROUP: 

MEMBERSHIP
5,000-c/solo.  8,000-c/couple/family
(even though I'm [Vicki] not much of a theatre goer [think about it - Vicki sitting in one place for 2 hours with her mouth shut???? NOT!!!], I still joined as I feel what they offer is VERY IMPORTANT for our community [English-speaking Cultural things] and it's only $10!!  A small "investment" in our community!!)


JOIN THEIR FACEBOOK GROUP: 


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SUPER BOWL XLVIII - 2014 - How•Where to watch the Super Bowl in Costa Rica


2015 List Coming at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/01/SuperBowl15CR.html


Where to Watch
SUPER BOWL 2014 XLVIII
in Costa Rica



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WHO • WHEN • WHERE IS SUPER BOWL 2014 BEING HELD
Sunday - February 2, 2014
6:30pm
(Eastern Time [in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey] - that's 5:30pm Costa Rica time)

Seattle Seahawks
vs
Denver Broncos

I think the biggest gathering of U.S. expats in Costa Rica can be found bar hopping at bars owned by•frequented by Americans during Super Bowl (well - mainly men that is)!


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WATCH IT ON TV:

Super Bowl XLVIII will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
SUNDAY - February 2, 2014

PRE-GAME SHOW
2pm Eastern Time
(1pm in Costa Rica)

KICK-OFF:
6:25pm Eastern Time
(5:25pm in COSTA RICA)

U.S. STATION CARRYING IT:
FOX


ONLINE

Fox previously provided live streams for the NFC Divisional and Championship playoff games on its Web site for ATandT U-verse, Midcontinent, Optimum, Suddenlink, WOW! and Xfinity customers.
For the Super Bowl, HOWEVER, the company will offer a
FREE LIVE STREAM to all users.
Content on FoxSportsGo.com can be accessed for FREE, regardless of your cable provider, starting on February 2 at 12am/midnight
lasting until 3am ET (2am Costa Rica time) on February 3

Smartphone or tablet Verizon customers with an iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, or Android device can download the NFL Mobile app. 
The FREE VERSIONS includes basic scores and highlights, BUT -
with a $5 subscription you can get access to the Super Bowl as well.

Fox will be streaming the game on its FoxSportsGo.com Web site and iOS app.
(Credit: Fox Sports)
It has also been confirmed that in addition to a live stream on its Web site, Fox will stream the game live via its Fox Sports Go Mobile App, which is available for the iPhone and iPad.

Due to the agreement Verizon has with the NFL, however, the Fox Sports Go app will
NOT stream the game to smartphones.

(SOURCE:  HowTo.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57617482-285/how-to-watch-the-super-bowl-live/?ttag=fbwp)


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Best bang for your buck
(if you're a drinker)
7-1/2 HOURS of
UNLIMITED FOOD and DRINKS
ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK and EAT SUPER BOWL PARTY at
Sportsmen's Lodge


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ALAJUELA
Fiesta Casino


CURRIDABAT

Trio Bar and Restaurant


ESCAZU
Chichi’s Sports Bar

Chubbs
facebook.com/Chubbs.Escazu
Reservations 20,000-c/$40 goes towards your bill.
MUST COME TO ESCAZU AND HAND IN CASH TO MAKE RESERVATION.
Half the tables are gone!  BAR IS FULL. Upstairs still available. ALSO, Must be here 1 Hour BEFORE kickoff to keep reservation.


Geckos Sports Cafe
Henry’s Beach Café
Hooters Plaza Itskatzú

Nova Sports Bar and Restaurant
https://facebook.com/NovaRestaurante

9N Cigar Lounge
facebook.com/events/190453611159279

Orale-Fandangos Cantina y Boqueria
facebook.com/events/241802995999209
Pocket


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GRECIA
Galeria
 facebook.com/galeria.s.restaurante


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HEREDIA
Hooligans
 facebook.com/pages/Hooligans/153933194651984
Texas BBQ


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SAN JOSE - Downtown
Chubbs Bar
Club Casino Colonial
Hotel Little Havana
Sportsmen's Lodge
Wing Shack Sport Bar and Grill 
Goool! Sports Bar
Mac’s American Bar


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San Pedro
Chichi’s Sports Bar
Hooters


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Santa Ana
Hacienda el Estribo
CLOSED

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Zapote
Hooligans
Stan's Irish Pub


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OUTSIDE CENTRAL VALLEY

GUANACASTE
FLAMINGO/Brasilito
Don Brasilitos, Brasilito
Monkey Bar at Flamingo Marina Resort, Flamingo

TAMARINDO
Sharkys Rock n' Roll Sports Bar

PLAYAS DEL COCO
CocoNutz
Hotel Coco Palms
La Vida Loco


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JACO
Bar Oz
Clarita’s Bar
Hook Up Bar at Los Sueños
Jaco Taco
Los Amigos
Outback Jack’s
Sky Bar at Hotel Poseidon


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MANUEL ANTONIO
Hotel Byblos Billfish Sports Bar


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NOSARA
Casa Tucan


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PUERTO VIEJO
Mango Sunset



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Can't make party?  Not into the bar scene?
Watch it on tv
do NOT have U.S. tv stations? 

You can watch it LIVE online at
USTVNow.com
(register for their FREE service which gives you ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, Fox and PBS out of Pennsylvania/Eastern Time)
BUT:  Lately USTVNow has been filling up during their free time so chances are REALLY GOOD you won't get a "Seat".  If watching the Super Bowl is REALLY THAT IMPORTANT to you, it might be worth the $19/month to investment in guaranteeing your "Seat".
More details on USTVNow at
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/11/watch-us-tv-stations-costa-rica.html


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CONTRIBUTING SOURCES:
TicoTimes.net/Current-Edition/News-Briefs/Where-can-you-watch-Super-Bowl-XLVI-in-Costa-Rica-_Tuesday-January-31-2012


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Do you have something to add to this?
E- me the DETAILS:  Website and/or Facebook Page, English speaking Contact, email address, Phone #, Price, hours, offer and ideally a JPG/png of it+++
to
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com


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PLEASE "SHARE" this site with EVERYONE you know that is interested in Super Bowl 2014 and where to watch it in Costa Rica
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Monday, January 27, 2014

SARCHI'S SUMMER CELEBRATION 2014


SARCHI'S SUMMER CELEBRATION

If you want to see a more intimate, small-town type festival•tope, this is fabulous!!!

WHEN:
February 7-17, 2014

TOPE
Saturday, February 8th. 

WHERE:
Sarchi - Costa Rica

ONE BILLION RISING Flash Dance for Women in San Jose, Costa Rica - V-Day - February 14, 2014- February 14, 2014

One Billion Rising for Justice for Women Flash Dance

Downtown San José, Costa Rica

Friday  -  February 14 - 2:15pm

VIDEOS:

(it's COOL to see a bunch of people I know participating in this!)

TeleTica.com/Noticias/42981-Con-flasmob-Costa-Rica-se-une-a-iniciativa-contra-la-violencia.note.aspx


player.vimeo.com/video/86781689


There are 3 billion women on this planet.
One Billion Rising banner
It is estimated that at least one billion of them will experience rape or abuse in their lifetime.
The One Billion Rising campaign was born 16 years ago, the inspiration of playwright Eve Ensler of Vagina Monologues fame.  In 2013 it found its amazing voice when, on February 14th, one billion people in 207 countries rose and danced to demand an end to violence against women and girls.  The short film of this wondrous day premiered at the Sundance Festival January 19th this week:


WHERE:
Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica
(the venue a secret thus far!)

On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014, women and men around the world are called upon to V-day logo
RISE, RELEASE, DANCE, AND DEMAND JUSTICE! 


The women’s group Blooms is joining with the
University of Peace and other groups:

We’ll be dancin’ in a FLASH MOB!!

Come to dance or be in the audience to show your support!  Practice the Dance Steps!!   Arrange car pools!

To participate, write to dewar@CasaDewar.com  You’ll be put on a list to receive more details regarding the venue closer to the date.  They may be organizing some carpooling.

Here are the easy-to-learn dance steps to Break the Chain, the extraordinary song created by renowned producer Tena Clark and choreographed by actress/producer Debbie Allen: 
V-Day

Flash Mobs are, of course, a surprise to the general public
so we keep this information under our hats!



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VALENTINE'S DAY • DIA de SAN VALENTIN - Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Costa Rica - 2014

 
Acabo de empezar esta lista de lugares y maneras de
I've JUST started this list of places and ways to
MANERAS DE CELBRAR EL
DIA DE SAN VALENTIN



WAYS TO CELEBRATE
VALENTINE'S DAY
en•in
Costa Rica!

Revise de nuevo ya que esta lista crece cada día!

Keep checking back as this list is growing every day!




Si usted sabe algo que no está en esta lista, pero pertenece a este

(un restaurante especial, flores, eventos, hoteles + +!)

ver la parte inferior de esta página para obtener más información sobre la forma de llegar hasta aquí
(tenga en cuenta que si google search - Valentines day celebración 2013 Costa Rica - ¿dónde nos encontramos???!!!)

If you know something that's not on this list but belongs here
(a restaurant special, flowers, events, hotels++!!!),
see the bottom of this page for details on how to get it up here
(NOTE:  if you google search - Valentines day celebration 2013 costa rica - where do we come up???!!!!!)


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EVENTOS•CLASES  •  EVENTS•CLASSES
Amor ESPECIAL • Día de San Valentín Eventos relacionados • CLASES!
SPECIAL Love • Valentine's Day Related EVENTS • CLASSES!



ONE BILLION RISING in Costa Rica
V-Day - ONE BILLION RISING
Flash Dance for Women

San Jose, Costa Rica

Friday - February 14, 2014 - 2:15pm

DETAILS at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/OneBillionRisingCR.html


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The concert bands of Heredia and Cartago plan free bolero, pasos dobles and the romantic classics shows.


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ESCAZU
facebook.com/LaTacheCR
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LINDORA • POZOS DE SANTA ANA
NAANS and CURRIES INDIAN RESTAURANT
facebook.com/NaansCurries


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 SAN JOSE
TIN JO
18,000-c • $36 - INCLUDES all impuestos


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HOTEL SPECIALS•ESPECIAL

ESCAZU

San Valentin es Mejor - Cuando se comparte
Sheraton Hotel - ESCAZU (NOT San Jose as they write)
facebook.com/events/212427808947867

$40 + imp dinner buffet, includes glass of sparkling wine and a rose, price per person.
$40+ imp Cena buffet, incluye copa de vino espumante y una rosa, precio por persona.

$89+imp. Noche para dos personas y desayuno incluido, precio por pareja.

$89 + imp. Night for two and breakfast included, price per couple.
$120ivi complete package price per person

$120ivi Paquete completo precio por persona. $89 + imp. Night for two and breakfast


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Casino Club Colonial
facebook.com/CasinoClubColonial
2-258-2807
Buffet, Prizes, Live Music
8pm

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 facebook.com/MantrasVeggieCafe

En mantras, estaremos celebrando el día de san valentin, con un concierto acustico, apoyaremos la asociación de animales asis, les vamos a Ofrecer también platos especiales. Y la entrada con un costo de 2000 colones que seran donados a la beneficencia. Los esperamos a partir de las 6 pm.


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Mantras, we will be celebrating valentines day with an acoustic concert will support the association of animals asis, we're going to also offer special dishes. And the entry cost 2000 colones which will be donated to charity. We wait from 6pm.
 En mantras, estaremos celebrando el día de san valentin, con un concierto acustico, apoyaremos la asociación de animales asis, les vamos a Ofrecer también platos especiales. Y la entrada con un costo de 2000 colones que seran donados a la beneficencia. Los esperamos a partir de las 6 pm.


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NATUREAIR
Promoción válida para compras del 14 al 18 de febrero | Para volar entre el 14 de febrero y el 15 de abril 2014 | Aplica a todos los destinos nacionales desde/hacia San José | Solo para compras a través del Call Center


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PLAYA HERMOSA (near Jaco)

All You Need is Love... and a lot of Music!
Hosted by Hotel Villa del Sueño
facebook.com/events/605945519452524

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SERVICES

FLORISTERIA el ROSALES
Calle Principal Ciudad jardín, frente a Bancentro
2-248-2706 / 8-846-2423



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POST OFFICE • CORREOS - Speak with an ENGLISH-SPEAKING person that understands Customer Service!!

After 8-1/2 years living in Costa Rica, I FINALLY found an ANGEL within Correos Costa Rica (the Costa Rican Post Office) that I'm sharing with you!!

Esteban Bolanos
2-202-2920 - extension 4362  •  Ebolanos@correos.go.cr
(tell him that Vicki with the blog Connected you!!)

HIS HOURS:
Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm


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Sunday, January 26, 2014

MAILING•SHIPPING THINGS TO Costa Rica - Options - including the CHEAPEST Delivery Rates for


Shipping things to you in Costa Rica from the U.S. can be expensive and risky at best especially since we don't really have "Addresses" in Costa Rica and you can't always get things delivered to your doorstep.  Added to the chances of the packages getting stopped by the Aduana•Customs & them demanding taxes from you (yes - even if it was a gift & the price is NOT based on what you paid for it - it's the price THEY deem it would sell for IN Costa Rica!!).
Hence why many people opt to us a company that gives you a U.S. address (all I know are in Miami) and it is put on a plane and delivered usually to their office where you either pick it up or some give you the option to have it delivered to your door (for a fee).

I'm starting to compile a list of them here - along with their prices and details.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Amazing Tropical Herbal Conference in Costa Rica with Jill Ruttenberg - March 28-31, 2014

Medicines from the Edge: 
A 4-Day Tropical Herbal Conference
in Costa Rica

PARASITES & PAPAYA - Surprising Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds – No More PARASITES

In Costa Rica we're SOOOO BLESSED to have such an abundance of AWESOME FRUITS (though KNOW YOUR SOURCE to ensure it being ORGANIC and NON-GMO!!!!!).
One of them is
PAPAYA!
and Papaya has SOOOO MANY Health Benefits - starting with able to help with
PARASITES
something ALL people living in Costa Rica should get checked for and treat at LEAST once (though IDEALLY 2 times) a year!!!
The Amazing Unknown Power of Papaya Seeds

While most people throw them away, papaya seeds and not only edible, small amounts of them in your diet can be surprisingly good for you.
Keep in mind though that chewing half a teaspoon of the seeds is not like eating papaya fruit. They have a strong flavor, more like a cross between mustard and black peppercorns.
If you can handle that, ahead are some of the main health benefits of papaya seeds, followed by some interesting ways to add them to your diet.

Papaya Seeds, Worms and Other Parasitic Infections
Like green papaya, the seeds contain high levels of proteolytic enzymes like papain which can help rid your body of parasites. In the same way that papain breaks down protein waste, it may also break down parasites and their eggs.

Good levels of digestive enzymes in your diet are also believed to help normalize the environment in your intestinal tract, making it less hospitable to worms and other parasites. Green papaya capsules and high-strength powder are a simple alternative if you don’t have the fresh fruit and its seeds available.
The seeds from papaya also contain a unique anthelmintic alkaloid called carpaine that has been shown to be very effective at killing parasitic worms and amoebas. There is much more detail on the parasite problem and a specific treatment to get rid of them in

How to Use Papaya Seeds for Parasites.
1. Get a ripe yellow or orange papaya, depends on the variety.
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2. Prepare a clean chopping board and sharp knife
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3. Cut papaya in half lengthwise

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4. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the papaya flesh to avoid discoloration and making it more sweeter.

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5. Gently remove papaya seeds using a spoon.
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6. Sun or air dry the seeds for powdering/chunks.
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7. Prepare a thick glass for rolling to powder, thick chopping board (wood preferred), and wax paper for easy gathering of papaya seeds.
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8. Powder or break the seeds to chunks by carefully rolling the glass over the seeds. Gather the seeds and store it for use. Best added on your meal, soup and drinks.
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