Archive for October 8th, 2008
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Just as I was about to dive with my grand daughter in June of 2007, I stopped her and we looked in awe at the giant prints of a very large lizard in the sand.
There was no doubt that the marks had belonged to a huge crocodile and that it had come from the sea. No need to say that swimming after that did not seem like such a good idea! Soon, in fact, we realized that guards were walking along the beach warning people and advising them not to go into the ocean!
Sept. 19 of this year, 13-year-old Dakota Kilbride was having fun surfing in Playa Hermosa, just south of Jaco. Dakota was suddenly attacked by a huge crocodile, and only the will to survive and fighting spirit saved his life as he struggled to stay on his board while the crocodile was trying to pull him into the water and to drown him. Dakota suffered severe bites on this ankle and leg and is now trying to recover from the terrifying ordeal. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Costa Rican consumers are paying higher prices for nearly all of their necessities today. Noticeable differences in the cost of weekly grocery bills, trips to the gas station, and purchases of everyday items are common among Costa Rican citizens, and now it is anticipated that housing prices will be increasing as well. This forecasted rise in housing prices largely stems from the recent spike in steel prices.
Within the past few years, steel prices have jumped about one hundred percent, with nearly sixty percent of the total increase occurring since January 2008. Additional increases are expected by the end of December 2008. Steel, along with aluminum and glass, require an enormous amount of energy to produce, and with the recent escalating fuel prices, the cost of these products, especially steel, has skyrocketed. Depending on the size of the home, the cost of steel for construction can be up to twice as much compared to the cost in recent years. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
A stationary pressure area in the Pacific is the latest weather concern, particularly for the western part of Costa Rica.
The national emergency commission has racheted up the alert even though the system is some distance to the north and west.
The U.S. Hurricane Center in Miami reports that the low pressure area is a couple of hundred miles south of Acapulco, México, and has the potential to become a tropical depression over the next couple of days.
An increase in strength would certainly be felt in Costa Rica, which is several hundred miles to the south and east. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Tamarindo is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste.
Tamarindo is often the first stop for travelers to Guanacaste because of its close proximity to the new international airport in Liberia. The town is a great place for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Tamarindo is a rapidly growing place complete with 5 star dining, accommodations, and activities as well as budget friendly hostels and white, sandy beaches. Aside from swimming, sun bathing, and other water activities there are a variety of entertainment options in Tamarindo. Whether you seek adventure, leisure, or relaxation. The options are endless in Tamarindo. (more…)
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