Feb 29 2008
Purchasing a used car is usually a memorable experience. There are oftentimes unexpected
twists and turns even in a straightforward deal. My used car purchase in Costa Rica was
something I will always remember. Continue Reading »
Feb 28 2008
( Our trip from Costa Rica to Panama and back to satisfy the immigration laws)
Moving my family to Costa Rica and setting up a new business has provided me with some
unusual experiences. Our shipping container laden with our personal possessions was held
hostage at the port until we paid the extra “fee” for bringing in dangerous foodstuffs like Rice-a-
Roni and instant potatoes. Instead of the same container we meticulously loaded in the states
being brought to our door as promised, we watched in shock as an old, dilapidated, open air
version of the “container” showed up three weeks late at our door. Another experience was
buying our car from a continuing rotation of different brothers who showed up at each meeting,
with each one claiming to be the owner of the vehicle. Somehow, my lawyer sorted it out; and
we took possession of our car containing the most elaborate, custom 3 pronged alarm system one
could imagine. But, our family’s forced evacuation from the country and the immigration
nuances experienced is our most recent singular activity. Continue Reading »
