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Greetings to one and all. and what a glorious existence it is to be in Costa Rica!  If you’re reading this, you are tuning in for the latest version of Tropical Homes‘ local news update.  With the full on advent of the green season, the rain is incredible, the roads are deteriorating, and there aren’t very many visitors to be seen.  If you’re out there and thinking about visiting during the rain, I highly recommend it, as this season in Costa Rica is like nothing you’ve experienced before.  The jungle is thriving, flowers are blooming, and personally I see at least 4 hummingbirds a day, so the wildlife is excited as well.

For those of us that are still here are still looking for something to do besides hide inside from the rain, have no fear.  Lots of entertainment options are available to the person willing to brave the monsoons!

  • Flamingo Beach Resort is hosting its Costa Rica culture/food night on Friday in their Arenas Restaurant.  The night includes a tipico Costa Rican dinner, a free glass of wine, and at 7:30 a dance group will be performing a typical Costa Rican dance for your pleasure.  The night begins at 6 pm and the cost is only $19, for more information check out the Flamingo Beach Resort.
  • Playa Flamingo has had some intermittent water issues this past week, with a crucial part broken and difficulty finding the replacement.  As always, during this time we were asked to conserve water, but even now please try to conserve water now so that we can prevent any water restrictions in the next season.
  • This Saturday, August the 25th is the monthly flea market/garage sale at The Village in Brasilito.  The garage sale is always held on the last Saturday of the month, and is from 9 am to 1pm.  For more information, contact Ros at info@conchalvillage.com.
  • For Americans living in the area that still feel the need to exercise their voting muscles in the US, all the information about who and what you can vote for, and how to do it can be found at www.VoteFromAbroad.org.

That’s it for now, have an amazing succession of moments in paradise, and perhaps I shall see you around!

 

Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at adam@crystalvibrations.biz or visit with me at The Wanderlust.

 

It is with a large smile on my face that I begin writing the latest and most updated version of Tropical Homes’ local news update!  It is with much anticipations and appreciation that I confirm the rainy season has finally bloomed in the skies of Guanacaste.  The past three days saw much needed downpours of increasing fierceness until an incredible deluge this afternoon reiterated the arrival of the rain.  This is wonderful as it keeps the dust down, be beware new potholes with the rain and running water, or just slow down to see the beautiful countryside all around us!

Who knows what the world holds for each of one of us in our now moment, but in case you aren’t sure, here are a couple things around town that may come your way.

  • Be sure to call your mother tomorrow, for it is Mother’s Day in Costa Rica!  Festivities include karaoke, delicious food and drink specials, and other surprises at Don Brasilito’s.  Show up by 7pm to take part in all of the Mother’s Day fun.
  • Live music this week can be found at El Coconut Beach Club in Playa Potrero on August the 19th.  Don Carlos is serenading and playing up a storm, with the final show of the week this Sunday at 5pm.
  • If you love to surf, swim, or stare at giant waves crashing onto the beach, be sure to head to the sands tomorrow.  The swell watch says to expect 6 to 10 foot waves tomorrow, and are moving SSW, to be sure to head to your favorite spot.  Always remember to respect the waves, and stay out of the water if you are not comfortable.
  • A change to the liquor laws in Costa Rica now imposes a heavy fine, $355 to be exact, on drinking in the street or in public.  Exemptions are of course made for civic events, fiestas, or other such parties, but we’ll see how long it takes for this to be enforced.  The policy change also affects liquor licenses for bars, regulating the process to reduce corruption and stimulate businesses.

Thankfully this law only applies to drinking in the street, your favorite watering hole and pretty much every other place in Costa Rica will be fine. That’s it for now ya’ll, make the most of this amazing place every day, and perhaps our paths may cross!

Welcome back for the latest edition of Tropical Homes‘ local news update.  I am incredibly happy to be sharing this glorious moment with you all in this tropical paradise that never ceases to amaze me.  One of the things I love about this country is that you never know where your day will take you, and what amazing wonders and things experience along the way.

A brief yet welcome relief from the perpetual drought that has been plaguing the land this temprano de lluvia arrived yesterday in the form of some very refreshing rain storms.  The roads are now a bit less dry and dusty from the lack of rain, and I personally welcome many more days of rain to come to help replenish the water table and get land blooming once again.

What’s the word on the street, you ask?  What’s going on around town?  Let’s take a look at what I’ve heard lately.

  • The void left on the main road in Surfside by the exodus of Super Guido has finally been filled.  A new super in open in the exact same space, although it appears much more spacious now than it did before.  Be sure to sign the petition to get the new store to start carrying Arnold Palmer’s, and other such choice items the Guido offered us.
  • The amazing, underground, local pizza sensation Cara Pizza is now offering delivery for its delicious pies throughout Surfside for free, and to Flamingo and Potrero for only 2,000 colones.  For those of you that have not yet experienced Cara Pizza pies, they are by far my favorite, with delicious ingredients and a great product.  For more information, go to http://www.facebook.com/carapizza to look at a menu and see the hours, or call 2654-5572.
  • Although the Castle is again closed, do not fear, for Karaoke is again happening at The Shack on Saturday nights.  Come out and listen to all of the talented singers in town,  I may even be there to sing a song or two.

For now, it is time to rest.  Thanks for stopping by, and remember to enjoy every single moment that we have here in paradise!

Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at adam@infinitevibes.net or visit with me at The Wanderlust.

What a special day for Tropical Homes‘ weekly local news update, installment number 11!  While today is not particularly special to Costa Ricans, they are happy to join all of the expats in the area with celebrating the 4th of July!  Our rainy season looks unmistakably like summer, and hopefully the rain will stay away during this day of fireworks, festivities, and food.

Where to go and what to eat?  Get ready for a 4th of July crawl to all of the amazing events that are happening in our area.  Let’s take a look where to get started.

  • The Happy Snapper Restaurant in Brasilito is having a 4th of July barbecue bash and fiesta.  The special 4th menu includes corn on the cob, hamburgers, BBQ chicken, and pork ribs, of course with the normal menu as well.  Bring your own lawn chairs and sun protection!
  • Restaurant Mar y Sol is having is weekly all you can eat buffet again tonight, and in the spirit of the holiday, the theme is USA night.  Come enjoy as much imported US beef, salad, french fries, baked beans, apple pie, and American beer as you can at a great location before you continue the nightly festivities.  It starts at 7pm, and call 2654-4151 for reservations and transportation.
  • Marie’s Restaurant in Flamingo is also celebrating with live music from the band Local Legend and amazing food specials.  The specials, including hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, chicken, beans, and more, are served all day, while the music starts at 8pm.  Call 2654-4136 to reserve your table today.

Make the most of today, and enjoy the beautiful sun, amazing food, and the company of our friends and loved ones.  I wish you all the happiest of days for the 4th of July, and come back again to see what’s happening in our beloved beach community.

 

Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at adam@infinitevibes.net or visit me at The Wanderlust.

Casa El Paraiso from the back

The next featured property of Tropical Homes that I had the pleasure of visiting recently was the amazing beach house Casa El Paraiso, located right on Playa Potrero. I’ve often wondered how people decide to name their properties; I’ve seen everything from names scrunched together to simple descriptions to hilarious ironies. But the owners of this property were very correct when they named their tropical vacation home ‘El Paraiso,’ for this house truly is its own beach paradise.

When I went to visit this house, I walked to it from the beach so that I could enjoy a bit of our amazing weather on the way. I recognized it from afar, and a low wooden fence greeted me as I walked up to the property. A quaint stone path seemed to grow out of the sands of the beach, and it led me forward through a sea of immaculately kept green grass. Here I stopped to take a look at where I had arrived, and what I saw brought a smile to my face.

Casa El Paraiso view

The patio and outside pool area invited me to come and lie on one of the chairs and sleep the afternoon away, in the sun or in the shade. The ornate brick laying of the pool deck is an incredible personal touch, with its soothing patterns marking the boundaries between the stone and the gardens. From all around the house and yard, plants and trees struggled against each other to reach the sky, shrouding the property in lush vegetation and shade. To complete the outdoor ensemble are wonderful dining and seating areas to provide shelter from the sun or rain and still let you enjoy the tropics.

The next thing I noticed were all of the giant windows that filled the house with light. Each part of the house that faces the ocean is graced with majestic windows that lend to the open and spacious feel of the house. The comfortable furnishings and high ceilings in every room make it seem as if you are still outside. With four bedrooms and 4 baths, this house comfortably sleeps 8 people, and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has an incredible amount of counter space, which struck my eye as I love to cook, and they are a fine black marble.

Casa El Paraiso living area

The front of the house opens onto a smooth dirt road that connects to the main strip of the town. The property also has brick parking area in the front with space for more than a couple cars. The property also contains a second building that serves as an apartment and living space, currently occupied by the wonderful caretakers of Casa El Paraiso who make sure everything is in pristine condition for your vacation.

The spiral staircase in Casa El Paraiso

But my favorite part of this house isn’t the beach, the lawn, or the pool, but the wooden spiral staircase that runs from the first floor to the second floor bedroom. This finely crafted wooden and metal suspension staircase makes me feel like I am on a ship, climbing up into the cabin, which has amazing panorama windows and a bed that overlooks the ocean and a perfect sunset every night. Also through the house is amazing nautical pieces, shells, and incredible art work, further augmenting the amazing feeling of being in your own tropical oasis right on the water.

 

Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at adam@infinitevibes.net or visit me at The Wanderlust.