Some interesting things about Costa Rica Living

Here are some interesting things that I have learned about Costa Rica.

1) Tangerines are called mandarins (mandarines) here. Limes are limónes. And you can't buy lemons here... or at least I have never seen them. So, if you want a lime, ask for a limón (lee-mone).

2) In Costa Rica, it is not uncommon to give coffee to babies (in their bottle, with milk) and to young children. I find this astonishing! That is one cultural thing I will not embrace---Parker caffeinated up---yeah, right.

3) There are few street signs in Costa Rica and even fewer addresses. Just about all addresses are in terms of a well-known building or landmark like the local Catholic Church, cemetery, or another fixed location. Some addresses are phrased in terms of building that may have burned down 20 years ago! Also, when you see an address that says 200M west of something, that normally means 2 blocks and NOT a true 200 meters. Our address in Escazu is 400m W of Paco (the mall) 200 S of La Dona Restaurant.

4) Pedestrians do not have the right away on the streets. If you are in the way, a car will just keep going. It is your fault for being in his way anyhow.

5) No one knocks on doors here, because everyone has gates. If you want to get someone's attention to come and answer the gate you yell....Upe!

6) Milk, eggs, and some meats are sold in the store without refrigeration. This goes against everything I have been taught, but it seems that nobody gets sick so maybe us Americans just over react on things like that.

Im sure there will be more. Ill let you know when I think of them.