March 2008 CR need your help!!
Feb 29th, 2008, 11:09 AM
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Thanks, Shillmac, volcano girl and annesherod!
Annesherod,
It would be fun to meet for a coffee or tropical drink....I wonder how we can meet?
Our flight arrives around 5:20 am on Saturday morning the 22nd and we will probably get to the hotel by 7:30 am or 8:00....are you arriving that day?
Annesherod,
It would be fun to meet for a coffee or tropical drink....I wonder how we can meet?
Our flight arrives around 5:20 am on Saturday morning the 22nd and we will probably get to the hotel by 7:30 am or 8:00....are you arriving that day?
Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:41 AM
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shillmac and anyone else who has been to CR. I FORGOT TO ASK...
Can we pay our departure tax when we arrive....we are starting to get nervous as people are talking about departure times and not having plenty of time because of crowds and security........
Can we pay our departure tax when we arrive....we are starting to get nervous as people are talking about departure times and not having plenty of time because of crowds and security........
Mar 3rd, 2008, 04:37 PM
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While we were awaiting customs upon arrival in Costa Rica: SJO airport, we paid the departure tax at a booth;hubby stayed in line with the kids while I ducked out of line and paid the tax so we did not loose any time.(the kiosk gal was actually there)We kept the departure tax form dry using our most valued ziploc bags!!! Also, we brought cheapie-disposable plastic ponchos used only twice in December-Jan. Also brought smaller garbage bags and used them for all our wet clothing/shoes(from rain or mud) We hate biting bugs and hate putting on repellent altho we are used to oodles of mosquitoes in Canada. In Dec we did not bring nor use any bug repellent.(Arenal,Manuel Antonio and Osa for 2 weeks) No vacs.
Mar 3rd, 2008, 05:23 PM
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This is all great info for me too!
Steviesmom - I emailed the hotel today and asked about setting up a shuttle pick up - hopefully they will do it that late!!!
Our room(s) will be under my screen name - not that "anne" part if you would like to leave a message for a time to meet!!!
I should know tomorrow -
my email is annesherrodat hotmaildotcom.....
Steviesmom - I emailed the hotel today and asked about setting up a shuttle pick up - hopefully they will do it that late!!!
Our room(s) will be under my screen name - not that "anne" part if you would like to leave a message for a time to meet!!!
I should know tomorrow -
my email is annesherrodat hotmaildotcom.....
Mar 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM
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We took our kids to Costa Rica and I asked the doc about what pesticide to use and extra imunizations. He said no to the extra immunizations and I can't remember what he said about bugs. We packed a comprehensive 1st aide kit as we weren't sure about getting bandaides. tylenol, sudafed,etc.. Turns out there are pharmacies in most towns. Although it helped that we speak Spanish. Our 3 year old ended up with a double ear infection and it was easier to get antibiotic in La Fortuna than in the US. Bring hydrocortizone cream and benedryle.
