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If you are a reader, don’t bother with books but plan to bring a Kindle or I-Pad and get established with your home library for borrowing e-books before you leave. In Costa Rica you will find that books tend to get moldy and smelly because of the tropical weather and limited use of air conditioning. Also be aware that any framed photos you bring must be matted to prevent the photo from sticking to the glass and deteriorating.
[quote=”Cancertomnpdx”]Sidebar question. If I live in Costa Rica, have no kids to come and visit, and have my dog with me, how do I get my stateside credit union to send me new VISA credit and/or debit cards when they expire? Would having a mail forwarding company in Miami do the trick? Going one step further, if I have a mailing address in Miami I wonder if Florida would see me as a resident of that state? If so, would Florida want a piece of the action from my 401(k) earned and rest for the rest of its existence in Oregon?
Thanks,
Tom
Portland, Oregon[/quote]Florida has no state income tax so under any circumstance there would not be any tax due there. There will, of course, be federal income tax due.
[quote=”shilo”]I have a couple more questions please:
I see in AM-CR advertisements for Protestant Churches in San Jose how about in outlying communities?
Next If one lives in an outlying community eg Grecia or San Ramon how do you find local groups (book clubs, community work groups), is practical to try to get involved with little to no Spanish?
[/quote]In San Ramon there is the Community Action Alliance at actionalliancecr.com for vounteering, seminars, etc., all in English. Or call Mike Styles at 8333-8750. Also click on the link on the Alliance website fo rthe social arm of the Alliance, Gringo Central San Ramon. They meet every Thursday at 10:00 for coffee at Cafe Delicias in San Ramon, usually 20-30 gringos in attendance, and do many other events, and all are welcome!
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]You should Google “USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service”. They’re the ones who will provide your vet with the International Health Certificate which you, as a lay person, cannot obtain. That Certificate will have to be endorsed by the USDA’s state veterinarian in your state capital, too, before it’s valid.
APHIS can probably also advise you about the vaccination requirements for your cat. Costa Rican Customs will be very picky about your compliance with the requirements, so please do be sure to understand them and be in full compliance.
[/quote]The USDA Vets are not necessarily located in the state capital. For example, I got the USDA vet in Gainesville, FL, to sign my certificate. There are generally multiple offices and you may find one closer to you than your state capital.
