William "Skip" Licht
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Costa Rica is a magical place. Since November, 2002, when I first visited this country, I have been in love with the people, the culture, its biodiversity, the food. . everything about it makes me happy! Now I share my excitement with you!
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Are You Able to Slow Yourself Down? Living in / Visiting Costa Rica May Allow You to Learn How to Do Just That. .
Anyone who has visited Costa Rica has certainly heard of the "Pura Vida" lifestyle here. You'll hear it uttered at least ten times a day while out running your errands, picking up some fruit for the week at your local farmer's market and/or relaxing at your favorite soda, enjoying your first cup of coffee! "Pura Vida" is a way of life that is worthy of your efforts to achieve. And the good news is that it will certainly add many fruitful years to your life!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Could You Live in a Costa Rica Jungle Setting Like This?
Life is full of forks in the road. Left turns, right turns. . little stutter steps. . one step forward and two steps backwards. Sometimes, all of this dancing is necessary to get where you're supposed to be. Lots of decisions to make about so many things. If you sit down and really think about it, it's overwhelming. . make the wrong move and you may regret it for the rest of your life. But, being sane and maintaining awareness are strong traits that your parents probably and hopefully taught you and you're confident that you're always heading in the proper direction.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
What Kind of Person Moves to Another Country?
We all become comfortable in our lives, don't we? I know you have a junk drawer in your kitchen area. . a place where you can find anything and everything that is necessary to live! Perhaps a spool of thread and a button or two. Maybe there's a measuring tape, a pair of shoe laces. . even a couple of aaa batteries in case the remote dies on you!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Art, Skill & Science of Growing Costa Rican Coffee. .
There are many reasons to visit Costa Rica. Our volcanoes, our beaches, the people & rich culture, to name a few. Toucans, monkeys, our smiling sloths. All that one needs to plan a trip here. Well, my friends, don't forget the coffee. It is a national point of pride that many coffee enthusiasts make the trip to one of the happiest countries on the planet to visit the dozens of coffee plantations scattered around. When you actually see what goes into the development of our famous and beloved icon, you'll have a deeper appreciation of what goes into the formation of that perfect cup of coffee that we all NEED & ENJOY each and every morning.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Mother Nature & Her Red-eyed Tree Frog Here in Costa Rica!
Costa Rica plays host to way more than 161 known species of frogs & toads. Environmentalists surmise that there are so many more species yet to be discovered here in one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Does This Image Scare You or Does it Get You Very Excited? What Lies Beyond the Darkness?
Mother Nature has a way of cleansing one's soul. It's just like taking a long, hot shower from the inside out. . Daily life can wear us all out. We lie back at the end of the day at times and wonder just how we got through and made it to this finally-quiet moment, right before bedtime. And, it all starts again tomorrow. Overwhelming, yet rewarding. . "You get out of life what you put into it". There has to be an antidote for stress. . an antivenom for the poison that naturally seeps into our being, resulting from our ongoing efforts.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
How to Become One with Nature
I wonder what it's going to take for all of us to 'return to normal'. It's a long road, don't you think? At this writing, a new year is just about a month away. Let's tidy up our 'to-do' list and start planning for the future. . let's figure out what we're going to do TODAY to create 'something to look forward to'. Let's make some profound changes in our path to sanity from this moment forward. I will warn you that it takes time and effort to do so. I once read where a study on 'human nature' showed that the average person spends more time planning for a vacation or a weekend outing (attending a sports function or going camping) than they do planning for their own future. This is rather scary and it shows how time can sneak up on all of us. How many times have you heard an older person say that they just don't know where the time went. They wake up one morning and they're 80 years old and they're full of regrets. Don't let this happen to yourself and your family. .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
A Peaceful Life Here in Costa Rica. . "Getting Away from It All"
I'll be VERY honest with you. . and please don't hold it against me. I am definitely not a "Zen" kind of guy. I don't do yoga. I don't meditate. And I don't read the writings of monks and of ancient philosophers. There is no "ying" pulling at my "yang". I don't see dead people. .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
A Symbol of Everything that is Good for the Soul. .
As you probably know, Costa Rica is known worldwide for its biodiversity. Mother Nature has been very good to this country. . about the size of West Virginia (0.03 percent of the earth's surface). However, it contains over 6 percent of the world's biodiversity. An equation made in heaven for all of us who visit for the purpose of searching out these amazing creatures presented to us in such a glorious fashion.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
One of Costa Rica's Most Beautiful Birds. . the Scarlet Macaw or "Lapas Rojas"!
Costa Rica boasts of more than 850 species of birds within its borders. Consider for a moment that this number accounts for twice as many species than that of the USA & Canada combined! And this is in a country the size of West Virginia. Costa Rica certainly lives up to its 'biodiversity' label when it comes to the avian population, doesn't it?
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
A New Year. . A New Attitude. . A 'Pura Vida Lifestyle' Getaway Could be Just What You Need Right About Now!
It all starts with the simple, yet EXCITING process of planning your trip to one of the happiest countries on the planet! Heck, one can argue that even if you don't end up visiting Costa Rica, just looking at all the photos of our wildlife, our volcanoes, our beaches, our colorful fruits, our people. . THAT ALONE will put you in a great mood! It's a win-win situation with absolutely no downside. So let's get started.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Wandering Around with No Particular Place to Go. .
I love walking around here in Costa Rica. It can be any town. . San Jose or Heredia. . Grecia or Atenas. . doesn't matter, big town or small. . it's a fun way to spend a few hours. Very rewarding in its own way.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
