Hola Sarah. As you know 2 1/2 years ago I knew you, from Zoom meetings. I met you briefly the day I arrived, from there I met Agustina and that’s it. I had both of you in my WhatsApp contacts and the Southern Zone Group. Now (after cleaning out the ones I don’t need or use anymore) I have literally 50-60 contacts plus more people I engage with regularly, both expats and Nicaraguans, South Americans I know and meet at various some others I know at community events. I think it’s 50-50 on the Ticos and foreigners I know personally. You need to put yourself out there as you said and there’s so much to do if you just leave your house and comfort zone just a little. It’s not that hard here in CR if you just try. Most of us foreigner are here for the same reason and we’re easy to engage with. Be open minded is good advice, and yes try to learn a little Spanish. I’m pretty busy most of the time and at times I have to decline an invitation if I’m not up to it.
Hola Sarah.
As you know 2 1/2 years ago I knew you, from Zoom meetings. I met you briefly the day I arrived, from there I met Agustina and that’s it. I had both of you in my WhatsApp contacts and the Southern Zone Group.
Now (after cleaning out the ones I don’t need or use anymore) I have literally 50-60 contacts plus more people I engage with regularly, both expats and Nicaraguans, South Americans I know and meet at various some others I know at community events. I think it’s 50-50 on the Ticos and foreigners I know personally. You need to put yourself out there as you said and there’s so much to do if you just leave your house and comfort zone just a little. It’s not that hard here in CR if you just try. Most of us foreigner are here for the same reason and we’re easy to engage with. Be open minded is good advice, and yes try to learn a little Spanish. I’m pretty busy most of the time and at times I have to decline an invitation if I’m not up to it.