| I have not a bad word to say about this country, | | | | against the radiator still complaining about the cold, |
| I love it, I live it and I can quite happily call it my | | | | there are so many strict rules I would stay clear |
| home from home. To have the opportunity to be | | | | of the daily politics of everyday life. I know a lot |
| living in paradise beats anything England has to | | | | of people with itchy feet like me but I can't blame |
| offer in my eyes. Sure you can't beat the English | | | | them; the world is so big and there's so much to |
| countryside, fish and chips and a cold beer in a | | | | explore, it's so good to reach out of the comfort |
| musky beer garden but to me, Costa Rica is a | | | | zone and take a chance in life and that's why I'm |
| delight to live in. Day to day life is so laid back, | | | | here. I have left all my family, my friends, my |
| people worry less and the country's moto is "Pura | | | | everything back in England to move to a tropical |
| Vida" meaning Pure Life... Ticos' really live their | | | | paradise. Do I miss home? Sure, it would be weird |
| lives to the full and why not?! | | | | not to but not enough to go back. Technology |
| The day to day strains in London seem like | | | | and transport is so efficient nowadays, the other |
| another world away. Getting off the tube to be | | | | side of the world is never far away. |
| carried along in the dense bustle of bodies which | | | | Costa Rica has everything for everyone and even |
| means you run the risk of being crushed just to | | | | coming here on holiday, people never want to |
| earn a living. Smiles are non existent, blank | | | | leave. I am yet to meet someone who has come |
| expressions are common and saying hello in the | | | | to this country, left and have not dreamt ever |
| street means you want to steal something. But | | | | since of coming back and you can't blame them. |
| hey, that's London for you. | | | | If you ever get the chance to come here, do it. |
| By living here it is like a constant holiday but with | | | | You will never forget the memories of this |
| so much variety. The week is spent at work but | | | | incredible country and everything it has to offer. |
| the environment is so chilled and the atmosphere | | | | I love life and I always think life's too short |
| is very fun, it will never come close to the | | | | anyway, you've got one life, live it. Out of all the |
| standard 9-5 commuting office job. At the | | | | places I have been in the world from Thailand to |
| weekends, I pop off to the white sandy beach, | | | | Europe to the States, Costa Rica is like nothing |
| the rainforest or active volcano with hot springs... | | | | else. Everyone needs a passion in life, whether it |
| it certainly beats a day trip in Skeggy or hitting | | | | be happiness or contentment, you know you will |
| the local shopping centre in Nottingham. | | | | enjoy Costa Rica. |
| I've never been the typical Brit... in the winter (and | | | | Please feel free to contact me (Caroline) on 0207 |
| sometimes 'summer'), I curl up in 5 jumpers | | | | 193 0110 for your dream holiday in Costa Rica. |