Posts by Daniel Wallen

With 5 USD in the pocket…

…one can not do a whole lot to be honest, not even in Costa Rica. However, rather surprisingly, its enough for a light dinner (ham and cheese pie, milk) and breakfast (chicken pirog, yougurt and a Snickers). Impressed. 1 USD  = 500 Colones (local currency). 2 500 Colones = 5 USD. Have been told that [...]

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Last day on the building site

Mission accomplished. Fiorellas young mother Lilly came with melons before lunch, and cups of ice cream (!) and a chocolate bisquit in the afternoon. At days end we all hugged – the team, family members, and Luna – one of the favourite dogs. Cigars were purchased by a family down the street (own production) which [...]

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I live with Elvis

Yes, and that is the truth. Elvis Rodriguez. She lives in a small house in the outskirts of San Ramon with her two sons Nicolas (19) and Pablo (22). Ah, and Coqueta (from the French word coquette = a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection) who is a white, 8 [...]

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Fiorella…

…is the name of our most impressed and charming little bystander at the building site. She is 6 years old and granddaughter of the man and woman we’re building the house for. As such, she will also be living in it together with her parents, grandparents and their other 3-4 children. Fiorella is so sweet [...]

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