Welcome back to the latest edition of the Tropical Homes local news update! It is official, the rainy season is here and it already appears to be the return of real, true rainy seasons of the past. The month of may brought many showers along with the flowers, and the world is blooming before our eyes. The now muddy and rocky road through our towns received its first grading of the season the other day, followed by the first power outage and loss of internet. It seems a rogue bulldozer struck a telephone pole in the process, leaving much of the area without electricity for a short period of time. The internet took a bit longer to repair, however, and intermittent issues persist, at least at this citizen’s roost.
Though the past few rainy seasons have been mild, and almost considered even to be drought by regular standards, this season is here with a vengeance. Be sure to stock up on candles, board games, and gas burning stoves for the inevitable cave-man time ahead. I personally am embracing our only true season change, and running through the rain as often as possible. But enough of that, let’s see what’s going on around our wet, tropical rain forest of a town.
- The Happy Snapper restaurant in Brasilito is finally finished with its renovations, and is now open once again! Stop by the new and improved restaurant to take advantage of seafood served fresh in a beautiful beach location. For reservations, call 2654-4413.
- The CIMA Hospital in Liberia is expected to announce its opening date in the near future. The new medical center features state of the art equipment, its own lab, pharmacy, radiology department, and first class emergency/operating rooms. Not only does the hospital create jobs, but it provides a reliable health option in the Guanacaste area, and will undoubtedly boost development and demand in the region.
- Both the restaurant El Castillo and the Super Guido permanently shut their doors to business this week. Sadly, these are the first but definitely not the last local establishments to close up shop or move to greener pastures during the rainy/low season.
- The Costa Rican Coastguard (Servicion Nacional de Guardacostas) is increasing its presence in the region lately. A new station is being built in Tortuguero, on the Caribbean side near Limon, and the US is said to be investing $1.25 million for the development of infrastructure for the Flamingo station. They also claim to be boosting their presence on the Pacific in the town of Murcielago.
That’s what’s happening in the world around here lately. Go enjoy the sun and the rain in our tropical paradise, and thanks for stopping by!
Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at lanka.adam@gmail.com or visit with me at The Wanderlust.