SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Not for nothing, but I'm a huge fan of C. Shocked there hasn't been more discussion of her. More pics please when possible.
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Digital Nomad : Z Machine Mexico for 8wks - NEW Update: 6/17 -- [Formerly Icon in Costa Rica] (3 Viewers)
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Insoxicated
Good info. I don't think Hr is getting involved. Just going and getting checks handled as usual.EYLive said:
Checked Tabacon and we're going to want to stay in town to walk to dining/bars/shops. But thanks for the tip. Definitely want to check out your suggestions for dining in La Fortuna, thanks!TripItUp said:
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#### it. Changed flights & travel insurance. We fly out Next Tuesday now. YOLO.
Concierge is changing our airport shuttle tomorrow.
This will put us living down in Costa Rica for 6 weeks now...
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For kicks I've set up an Instagram page to document the full adventure of working abroad in Costa Rica.
Will be pretty in depth vs just pretty sunset pics. Language barriers (or not), dining and drinking options, wildlife, tours, shopping, banking, etc... going to try to cover the nitty gritty in addition to the fun/pretty stuff.
@6weekticos on Instagram
http://Instagram.com/6weekticos
Will be pretty in depth vs just pretty sunset pics. Language barriers (or not), dining and drinking options, wildlife, tours, shopping, banking, etc... going to try to cover the nitty gritty in addition to the fun/pretty stuff.
@6weekticos on Instagram
http://Instagram.com/6weekticos
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Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
What could go wrong?
We expect a ron story.
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Ned
Footballguy
ex-ghost
Footballguy
I like this thread.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
The Mahi and Tuna will be better eating. I may be the outlier here but I think Marlin are fun to catch but not great table fare.[icon] said:
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Desert_Power
Footballguy
Those stories wouldn't fly these days. This makes me miss oth:e:r places.rascal said:
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
make sure you get to keep the fish. they often stay with the boat.[icon] said:
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
Don't be the guy that has to keep his "trophy" marlin or sailfish. HTH.[icon] said:
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Atomic Punk
Footballguy
You don’t need to go with some fancy tour company for fishing. Just look for a guy with a solid looking boat and a friendly face at the marina. We did this in Panama and was about half the price. Have fun man!
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There's not much of a marina in Samara.
Small town. Worth the extra to go with a pro Methinks. I'll inquire w/our host though!Its official, just got my Salad Pass (Pase de Salud) in email... now on the books to enter the country in 2 days.
They give you a QR code to have customs scan and confirm your insurance and declaration of no Covid symptoms.
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steelerfan1
Footballguy
Didn’t read every post here icon, but curious, did you inquirer about traveling with firearms into the country?
hooter311
Footballguy
hooter311
Footballguy
I wish I could remember my dude's name on the beach....
There is a howler monkey bar in the jungle in that area and if you go down the beach from there just ask any of the dude's wearing collared shirts to hook you up.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
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Did not. Guns are no bueno on this trip. Will have a pocket knife and nice Micro streamlight in the pocket as safety net but not really anticipating any issues with common sense in play
Atomic Punk
Footballguy
I did this twice and couldn’t remember any names for the life of me. First time was a fishing excursion with two brothers near Bucerias. Caught a couple of barracuda and took some back to our place for dinners. Second time was in Panama. Met a guy at the marina and he dropped us off on an island and came back to pick us up a few hours later. Awesome day hanging out on an island by ourselves for an afternoon
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
You won’t need a weapon. Other than some petty theft (ie don’t leave a laptop laying out on the dining room table with your front door and windows open) there really isn’t much crime.
flapgreen
Footballguy
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Booked this place for 3 nights in the heart of downtown La Fortuna:
https://abnb.me/1TJO81Cj5db
Looking at:
- Coffee & Chocolate plantation tour
- Sloth Sanctuary Tour
- Arenal Volcano Hike
- Horseback River tour to base of Arenal
https://abnb.me/1TJO81Cj5db
Looking at:
- Coffee & Chocolate plantation tour
- Sloth Sanctuary Tour
- Arenal Volcano Hike
- Horseback River tour to base of Arenal
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
steelerfan1
Footballguy
Yeah, just from on here I know you are a big gun guy and didn't know if you would have attempted to bring something over. Never been but have good friends who go say its a great place with a bunch of friendlies so I'm sure it's not necessary.[icon] said:
Will be following along on your adventure.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
All good ideas. There are hot springs in that area too, which I always really enjoy.
I also always remember the sheer amount of stray dogs walking around La Fortuna's central area.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Not sure if you cook much fish. If not, try roasting them whole. Gut, gil, and scale. Make 2-3 cuts through the skin to the bone. Rub with olive oil or butter. Rub with Salt & Pepper and maybe some dried dill. Roast at 350 for an hour or so for a 2-3 pound fish. Set it on the table and go to town. Be sure to try the cheeks and the throat. This is great for snapper, grouper, porgy, pompano, etc. Not so much for tuna, wahoo, mahi, amberjack.Just found a locals Facebook group... made contact with a woman who's known for being the fish lady... 6mil / kg ($4USD/lb)
I may eat nothing but fresh fish, rice, beans, and fresh fruit for the entire 6 weeks
If really fresh, try some raw and for sure make ceviche.
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Absolutely love cooking fish. No pro but do enjoy roasting whole. Love tuna cheek (Asian friend turned me on to it)... super tender.
Hadn't heard that particular method (sliced + S&P + Dill + roasted).. will give it a shot, thanks GB!
Absolutely LOVE ceviche. Will be eating a lot of it in CR (seems to be a staple). Will also be using the abundance of cheap fresh ingredients to make Poké Bowls as a regular meal at the house... in addition to tacos.
Side note:
I just committed us to a $146 dinner on our night in Monteverde. High for Costa Rica... why?
We'll be enjoying a 2.5 hour long, 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing in fully secluded glass boxes suspended 50ft above the ground in the heart of the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
At sunset.
This restaurant only has 5 ####### tables.
https://sanlucas.cr/indexen/
AAABatteries
Footballguy
This gives me a great idea for a horror movie!Absolutely love cooking fish. No pro but do enjoy roasting whole. Love tuna cheek (Asian friend turned me on to it)... super tender.
Hadn't heard that particular method (sliced + S&P + Dill + roasted).. will give it a shot, thanks GB!
Absolutely LOVE ceviche. Will be eating a lot of it in CR (seems to be a staple). Will also be using the abundance of cheap fresh ingredients to make Poké Bowls as a regular meal at the house... in addition to tacos.
Side note:
I just committed us to a $146 dinner on our night in Monteverde. High for Costa Rica... why?
We'll be enjoying a 2.5 hour long, 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing in fully secluded glass boxes suspended 50ft above the ground in the heart of the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
At sunset.
This restaurant only has 5 ####### tables.
https://sanlucas.cr/indexen/
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
NutterButter
Footballguy
Please report back on the bug situation when you get down there. Was planning a CR trip for this winter which I've postponed but I didn't realize the size and scale of these monsters down there until someone just recently mentioned it. I can't see myself going for a hike or bike ride in those jungles with those monsters lurking. I googled this and I'm just terrified. We're talking indian jones and the temple of doom level bugs.
NutterButter
Footballguy
Yeah, that's the way to do it. I usually go with the rosemary, chopped garlic and lemon slices in the cavity. I'm typically just cooking whatever whole fish costco has. I just stick in a thermometer, set it to 350 and wait for it to beep.
-jb-
Footballguy
Put ziplining on the list. I had done it in Mexico, but it’s next level on top upper tier in CR.
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This place is awesome https://imgur.com/a/JRiBb1I
Town is fantastic. Chill and a little gritty which I love. Def reminds me of Ecuador but even more stripped down.
Miryam is indeed super hot.
Dinner and drinks at Gusto Beach.
Hit a Super for some basics.
Now floating in the pool sipping a Imperial chatting with the GF.
So far have seen a couple bugs (millipedes and random ####) and a 2' iguana who was kicking it by the pool. Mosquitos have been a non issue and we've been outside all night.
Town is fantastic. Chill and a little gritty which I love. Def reminds me of Ecuador but even more stripped down.
Miryam is indeed super hot.
Dinner and drinks at Gusto Beach.
Hit a Super for some basics.
Now floating in the pool sipping a Imperial chatting with the GF.
So far have seen a couple bugs (millipedes and random ####) and a 2' iguana who was kicking it by the pool. Mosquitos have been a non issue and we've been outside all night.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
That looks awesome. But hey, be careful, there's some ugly ******* creeping in your bathroom taking pictures.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Looks awesome!
Im chilling in park city. Other end of the spectrum.
Have a blast!
Im chilling in park city. Other end of the spectrum.
Have a blast!
AAABatteries
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