I have an appointment!

I have been toying with the idea of becoming a resident of Costa Rica. It has advantages. I don't have to leave every 90 days to get a new visa. I get discounts on things. I am part of the national healthcare program. I think also, when I turn 70, I can get a pass for the bus. Lots of goodies. Anyway, it is a long process, takes 6 months or more to be approved. Also requires lots of paperwork and fingerprinting. If you use an attorney it is also pricey. I have read lots that an attorney isn't required but you know my Spanish and I don't want to take a chance of having to apply more than once or have it take forever. I put out feelers for suggestions. Jose was here today and I told him what I had done so far and who had been suggested. He agreed and called the attorney. He and I both spoke with him and I have an appointment on September 5 at 11:00am to met with him in San Jose. He speaks excellent English and was very easy to understand.  Jose will pick me up at 8:00am as it is a Monday and rush hour. 

This way I will be able to get or do whatever I need in Minnesota in October. I allowed extra time after I return from California to take care of this.

Gerardo and Ana were around today and I mentioned I have maise. He went and looked at it and said there were also sunflowers. Then he went down the list of everything growing here. I laughed and pointed at the soccer field and said Gerardo's finca in La Quinta. He just laughed. I don't think he is ready to plow the soccer field to turn it into a vegetable garden although we have all kinds of things planted around the edge. I was able to send Jose home with 2 avocado that had fallen and I have one.

Tomorrow is the excursion to San Jose with the craft ladies and Emilio. Maybe I will learn about another hospital for the hats.

The ladies are back sewing today. I am in good shape with made up scarves for the hats. Now I only need more yarn but that will have to wait and come back with me in October.