People do describe vastly different experiences here. I can back up what Cork says about our neck of the woods. Michel and I have been in Costa Rica since 2021 and love it more every day. But we chose a very different path than most expats, for very different reasons. I have a good friend who was desperate to sell her home near the Caribbean coast at the same time I was planning the move here. She hated everything about Costa Rica, much the same way you describe. I don't think Michel's and my--and @Sircork's--good experiences here have been accidental. We avoid the high tourist areas like the black death plague and live very, very simply. There's no hot water in our home, no screens on the windows (or glass,) no indication of gringo wealth (which we don't have) and we blend in. I think that earns a certain degree of respect in these farming and ranch communities. They expect gringos to move in and start changing everything, but we bought our farm directly from a Tico family who'd owned it for generations, and we promised them we would not develop it in ways that would disrupt the community. I'm sure they were skeptical at first, but now they believe it, and are always quick to lend a hand any time we need it. So yes, different experiences exist. But to be noted: not everyone moving to Costa Rica would be willing to live like Michel and I do. Even Corky's gotta have his hot water. LOL
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If I read between the lines correctly, you've mistaken us for a couple who lives on the hill, drives a fancy sidexside to the bar and distances themselves from their 'gardeners.'
I don't think we're too far apart—us. Lived out of one backpack and one suitcase each for five years. Doesn't make us any less unwilling to be labeled financial support in every province.
I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves, Pura Vida and all that, but you're pretending to assimilate where gringo tax is real and you'll never be a tica.
I was just enjoying some dialogue with Cork, never meant to be offensive if you got offended. When I said my favorite part was leaving, it wasn't an attack.
What is wrong with you? I was just sharing my experience. Not debating yours or even saying you were wrong about it. Go get a life, asshole. Take your drama with you.
I mean, with that attitude, I see exactly why you failed bigly in Costa Rica. Good friggin riddance.
That escalated quickly.
You know you tried to describe me as one of those gringos who wants to change the climate. I didn't misunderstood you so I won't apologize. I think you overreacted.
Expats hate it when they hear they'll never be a tica.
Life ain't bad, I appreciate your concern.
No, really..
I think this thread is dead. Adjustments made to staff settings.
Yes and we are all good with that. I will never take a role that requires me to be a dumping ground for the overspillage of a toxic personality. I can be nice, but only when "nice" is extended to me in return. Somebody wants to turn around and cop a squat on my attempt to be friendly, they're going to get called out for it. Overinflated egos don't last long in Costa Rica, and they don't last long in a conversation with me, either.
You're so off the mark. If only you knew what you claim to know. Good thing I don't bring my feeling to the internet, you may have crushed it.
Sincerely,
I didn't describe you at all. Period. I didn't talk about you at all. I talked about me, my friend, my experience. But when someone thinks the world revolves around their ego, that's what happens--they assume anything anyone says is about THEM.
Mhm.
My hot water is to combat symptoms of my physical ailments, you -- whats the mean word for people who make fun of disabled people again? I'm not one and can't remember the word cause nobody ever calls me one. Is it bigot? No thats for racists, right? Crap. Words. Suck.
I believe the word you were searching for is "ableist."
That one works. :) Thanks for the brain boost.