Ed, I've watched several of your videos and I love them all. You are so genuine, down to earth with no pretense. You provide such useful information in a matter of fact way--brochures on heavy card stock, not slick, glossy brochures with lots of fluff. I'm pleased I found you. My wife and I are considering a retiree expat move and I'll provide more information on that when I complete my inquiry there. Don
Hola Señor Ed. All of the items are necessary. I have a few others as well. 👨🍳 Yes the bicycle head lamps you can carry with you very, very useful for power outages (too often 🤦♂️) The towels are a must have as well. The quality towels, if you can find them, are expensive here. Bring enough until you find the ones you like here. The sandles or shoes I wear (Reef) have an Arch support for your feet. Birkenstock seems popular with the women. NO LEATHER!! #1) 3 quality sets of sheets and pillow cases, queen size is the norm here for beds. #2)If your a cook, like I am, the things you just couldn’t do without. I’m not talking about bring your whole set of 7 layer stainless steel pots and pans, maybe just a few you can’t do without, plus your tools, wooden spoons, can openers, good quality knives, cutlery, microwave cover, and of course your special spices. Make sure they’re able to be sealed because the humidity will ruin a spice like a garlic salt just for example. 3) Battery powered digital clocks. Small ones for certain areas of your home. #4) Your type of shampoo. Many times you won’t find what you normally use and it also can be expensive. #5) light T-shirts made of a sweatable material. And sleeveless T-shirts are a must for everyday wear. Anyway that’s my short additional list of things I can add to the pile of “OMG, we need all that stuff?” 😂
An item we like to bring with us is a portable alarm system. They are inexpensive and can ward off potential thieves, especially near the beach. If you have accommodations that are in close proximity to a lot of locals, sounding the alarm so others can hear it is a good idea. You just put the sensor under your bed and when you leave your room, you activate the alarm with a key fob button.
some good stuff Ed....i have brought most of these things already...never seen that shoe dryer rack..weird but cool...and if you are coming for a longer stay bring a few 1 lb peanut butter jars..because those are $10-$11 dollars everywhere in c.r. but they must be in checked luggage or they will be confiscated...i know..lol....we learn as we go for sure....good topic...i also get the mennen deoderants at dollar tree-about $9 in c.r. and sunscreen at dollar tree 50-7-spf...vs $9-$12 in c.r...crazy...nothing like sticker shock.....pura vida...oh yes i als brought many packs of wooden clothes pins....those cheapy plastic ones from china are garbage......lol
Hey PURA VIDA AMIGO, Great Morning Breakfast again, hey every time I have to fly back to Fort Lauderdale South Florida airport, from Alajuela airport, to get a faster free way out I always put my y Alajuela Liga soccer T-shirt on, even coming back to C,R, Alajuela airport always with my LIGA T-shirt on, one time the Alajuela airport was super full about 300,🇺🇸 in front of me a worker told me hey Liga brother come with me put me in the Tico line with only about 80 Ticos , on the line, the immigration coston saw that im not a Tico put told me PURA VIDA LIGA and told him in my Hart im a Tico and 100%+ LIGA STAMP my Passport and told me viva la liga😊 . I told him hey PURA VIDA and VIVA LA LIGA ,and he said PURA VIDA VIVA LA LIGA 👍😀,
Ed, I've watched several of your videos and I love them all. You are so genuine, down to earth with no pretense. You provide such useful information in a matter of fact way--brochures on heavy card stock, not slick, glossy brochures with lots of fluff. I'm pleased I found you. My wife and I are considering a retiree expat move and I'll provide more information on that when I complete my inquiry there. Don
Wow, thank you very much and a very kind analogy. I am here if you decide you want to get to know the Uvita area better. Pura Vida 🙂🤙🏼
Hola Señor Ed.
All of the items are necessary. I have a few others as well. 👨🍳
Yes the bicycle head lamps you can carry with you very, very useful for power outages (too often 🤦♂️)
The towels are a must have as well. The quality towels, if you can find them, are expensive here. Bring enough until you find the ones you like here.
The sandles or shoes I wear (Reef) have an Arch support for your feet. Birkenstock seems popular with the women. NO LEATHER!!
#1) 3 quality sets of sheets and pillow cases, queen size is the norm here for beds.
#2)If your a cook, like I am, the things you just couldn’t do without. I’m not talking about bring your whole set of 7 layer stainless steel pots and pans, maybe just a few you can’t do without, plus your tools, wooden spoons, can openers, good quality knives, cutlery, microwave cover, and of course your special spices. Make sure they’re able to be sealed because the humidity will ruin a spice like a garlic salt just for example.
3) Battery powered digital clocks. Small ones for certain areas of your home.
#4) Your type of shampoo. Many times you won’t find what you normally use and it also can be expensive.
#5) light T-shirts made of a sweatable material. And sleeveless T-shirts are a must for everyday wear.
Anyway that’s my short additional list of things I can add to the pile of “OMG, we need all that stuff?” 😂
Good points on the cooking essentials, that could be an episode in itself
@@CostaRicaStory I can certainly help you with that essential cooking items video. 👨🍳
An item we like to bring with us is a portable alarm system. They are inexpensive and can ward off potential thieves, especially near the beach. If you have accommodations that are in close proximity to a lot of locals, sounding the alarm so others can hear it is a good idea. You just put the sensor under your bed and when you leave your room, you activate the alarm with a key fob button.
that sounds cool, where did you get that ?
I know I would be tripping that off 10 times a day if I had one😅
Great tips! Thank you!
Thanks Sheila, I have been meaning to check in with you.
I’m hanging in there! Looking for your Amazon affiliates.
Good tips. Esp hats sunscreen and silica
Gracias🙂👍
I have a pair of NRS neoprene surf shoes. They're relatively heavy, with full coverage, above the ankles.
🙂👍
some good stuff Ed....i have brought most of these things already...never seen that shoe dryer rack..weird but cool...and if you are coming for a longer stay bring a few 1 lb peanut butter jars..because those are $10-$11 dollars everywhere in c.r. but they must be in checked luggage or they will be confiscated...i know..lol....we learn as we go for sure....good topic...i also get the mennen deoderants at dollar tree-about $9 in c.r. and sunscreen at dollar tree 50-7-spf...vs $9-$12 in c.r...crazy...nothing like sticker shock.....pura vida...oh yes i als brought many packs of wooden clothes pins....those cheapy plastic ones from china are garbage......lol
So true, Peanut butter will break you here, especially if you want an imported brand.💸
Thanks!
#4 is called a Gaiter.
Thanks Ron, that name was on the tip of my tongue, but never made out😅
Hey PURA VIDA AMIGO, Great Morning Breakfast again, hey every time I have to fly back to Fort Lauderdale South Florida airport, from Alajuela airport, to get a faster free way out I always put my y Alajuela Liga soccer T-shirt on, even coming back to C,R, Alajuela airport always with my LIGA T-shirt on, one time the Alajuela airport was super full about 300,🇺🇸 in front of me a worker told me hey Liga brother come with me put me in the Tico line with only about 80 Ticos , on the line, the immigration coston saw that im not a Tico put told me PURA VIDA LIGA and told him in my Hart im a Tico and 100%+ LIGA STAMP my Passport and told me viva la liga😊 . I told him hey PURA VIDA and VIVA LA LIGA ,and he said PURA VIDA VIVA LA LIGA 👍😀,
Well I guess that shirt would be worthy of the list too. Interesting tip🙂👍