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After landing in SJO on my flight back from Orlando on Monday, I asked one of the JetBlue pilots if he had heard anything about JetBlue flying into Liberia or if it would do any good to email JetBlue and encourage their consideration of adding Liberia as a destination.
He said that he had been told by the SJO JetBlue staion manager that she had been in contact with CR air authority about availability of gate space in Liberia, but he (the pilot) had no additional information.
I mentioned that Liberia’s load factor for all US based airlines was over 90% in season and over 80% in the lowest of low season, and it would be great if JetBlue could enter that market and chip away at the unreasonably high prices charged by American, Continental, Delta and US Air.
He suggested that it never hurts to email JetBlue through their web site and I have done that – I hope you do so as well!Both my son and daughter have visited with the youngest of their kids being under one year old. No special requirements except passport. Each of our kids have a stroller (for gate check at the airport) with a car seat that snaps into and out of the stroller, so that worked great for the plane and the car after they got here. Strollers these days are multi-purpose and fold into several configurations. I am confident that the instructions demonstrate how it can be unfolded into a small raft or even a bar-bq grill!
[quote=”costaricafinca”][b]If[/b] asked at all, it will probably when you check in for your return trip to Costa Rica.[/quote]
In the States? Why would they know or care?
Irony – do you know the name of the company behind this development? I would definitely get the name of the US company (with all the experience) and check them out thoroughly. There is a California based company with an excellent reputation snooping around Guanacaste with a similar plan. It would be interesting to know if they are one and the same.
I have it with me and will keep it close at hand. The reason I asked is that I recall one incident at the airport a year or so ago that I could see the immigration officer’s screen in the kiosk across from where I was checking in. A lady walked up, handed over her passport and as soon as the officer punched in the numbers, a large “EN TRAMITE” popped up on the screen, large enough for my old eyes to see it from 3-4 meters away.
I also plan on laying over Monday night in SJO and heading to the driver’s licence office Tuesday morning. Any advice on that front? Any place nearby that I may want to stay?
crb[quote=”johnr”][quote=”Scott”]The Royal Marine Commandos do not do humanitarian aid…
The only reason CR can still afford NOT to have a military is because of the United States. That is great for Costa Rica but people really have to stop being so naive.[/quote]
We’ll said, johnr!
If Hugo and Daniel (two of the most popularly elected presidents in our hemisphere) continue to get all buddy-buddy and all of a sudden we have Venezuelan boats patrolling the San Juan river and Hugo’s troops smiling down from the north, I wonder how long it would take for all these folks to beg for U.S. Intervention on C.R.’s behalf?OK, I have the document “Comprobante Requisitos, Expediente No. 135-xxxxxx”, so what do I now do with it?
I brought it with me for my visit to Florida – so when I fly back into SJO next Monday,1. do I hand that document to the immigration officer along with my passport?
2. am I to expect any different type of stamp in my passport?
3. will the “en tramite” status already be in the immigration system, or does he have to make some entry?I am just trying to find out what to expect, so if any of you have been through the “first time re-entry en tramite” process, I sure would appreciate your recollections and/or advice.
There is a wealth of good information in this thread, but most of it is totally foreign to the intended subject matter. I am thankful for both the immigration responses and the drivers license information – both are appreciated; however, anyone scanning the subjects of forum entries in the future looking for information on drivers licensing will skip right over this one. It would be so much more helpful if the great info on licensing would have been used to introduce a new thread, either by the member or the monitor.
I would still like to hear from other members regarding my original questions about the form.
Thanks,
crbcheck with Ab or Margarita at Hotel Margarita
http://www.margarita.cr/ (they have a great web site)
We stay there either on the way in or the way out of SJO airport and if you stay one night it is $3.00/day for long term parking – AND it is a great place to stay!!!If you are not staying a night they may charge a bit more, but give them a call.
crb
[quote=”yvette”][quote=”DavidCMurray”]Or she could sell the casita at a reasonable price and give the proceeds to a local charity. The Cruz Roja is always desperate for money. The local school or church could probably use a capital improvement. There are a couple of bird sanctuaries that could use funding. The list goes on . . .[/quote]
Yeah, she could but she doesn’t know what a reasonable price is and besides that the Cruz Roja puts too much money in its own pocket, unless you mean the Costa Rican equivalent Cruz Verde. The local church has been well subsidized by the Christians (born-again i believe they call themselves) and the imf and world bank have just pledged humanitarian aide to the schools.Bird sanctuaries sounds like a terrific idea. thanks. Or my new favorite the Costa Rica Homeless Soccer team! :idea:[/quote]
Yvette – how did you go from 1st person pronouns (“I”) to third person pronouns (“she”) in a matter of sentences? Is it you or her? my advice is to sell (and yes David, we all know what is a “reasonable” price – it is one that the buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept, neither party being under duress!). (Appraisal 101)
If necessary, take your lumps and get back to the USA and don’t look back. For most people, living in CR is an adventure and, as such, just enjoy it as long as you can!
crb“I think Gale and Company were planning to complete the infrastructure, but ran out of money with the global financial meltdown, which wiped out people’s money they were planning to use to pay off their balances to Paragon, which was to be used to complete the infrastructure.”
And my grandkids who are here visiting think the tooth fairy is real – the difference is that they actually get money based on their beliefs!
[quote=”cacevedo222″]Thanks, that makes things a lot easier. I will go and ask for it. My aunt is a notary. I am in NY for two weeks, so I am hoping that I can take care of it in that time. (at least get the processes going). I think they would be able to get it in Spanish too, but, if not, I know someone in Costa Rica that is an official translator.[/quote]
PLEASE – before you take anyone’s advice on this subject (including mine) call the Sec of State office in the state where the document was issued and ask (1) “Please tell me what is required to get your office to ssue an apostille statement of authentication?”, and (2) may I please have your name?
Then, wait one day, and call back and ask the same questions. If it is different, call abck one day later and ask for a supervisor (name please?), and ask again. Chances are until you get to the supervisor you will get some num-nuts that does not really know!
We just recently got all of our papers “approved” by the CR Consulate in Washington DC, and after they told us 3-5 days it took 4 weeks, but at least they did it without loosing it!
Depending on the state, it MAY NOT be necessary to get a notary – Texas did not require it for “certified” documents but Florida did. Here is the strange thing….Florida in no way was authenticating the document, only that the person who notarized it was in fact authorized to do so!
After 3-4 calls to Sec of State office, a supervisor informed me that I did in fact need the document notarized but that the notary was only notarizing MY statement that “I attest and affirm that this document was issued by and signed by the entity indicated by signature hereon for the purpose intended”.
So in fact, they were notarizing my signature and statement, not the county clerk, hospital registrar, issuer of marriage licence or county sheriff – only me and my signature. CRAZY!
Also, I would have nothing to do with the consulate having jurisdiction over the state where you get your documents. I suggest going straight to the CR consulate in Washington DC. It may take a week or so longer, but they definately know what has to be done and how to do it!
I started in late April by submitting to Florida (police background checks, Social Security benefits letter) and Texas (2 birth certificates, marriage license), and then all docs to CR consulate in Washinton DC on 13-may. All of my papers were submitted to caja today by my attorney via Power of attorney and letter of authorization.
Thus far I am out of pocket LESS than $1000 incuding postage, state fees, overnight delivery (US to CR), CR registration fees, attorney fees, translation, etc.
It has been frustrating (in CR, what isn’t) but least less than I anticipated.
crb
GO USA in WCyes, but how do you intend to “bring it”?
my business, but depends on what size, brand, age, HP or CC?
yes
no
okmore Q & A
would I do it again?
yes, but only if I had available, unused room on my container and thought I could sneak it in.
otherwise, no! if there are 3 things readily available in CR, they are:
1. bugs – all types, sizes and colors, very few border on being considered worthwile.
2. opinions – all types, trusted and not, fewer worthwhile than “bug” category.
3. scooters – new, used, old, big, little, good, bad, etc. Worthwhile, that’s up to a good inspection!ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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I guess if they believe it and their followers believe it, then more power to them – but personally, I would definately stay away from the koolaid!
