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Trapped in paradise, it sounds like a dream come true, or is it? It only took a minute as Costa Rica closed its land, sea, and air borders. 24 days, that was all it was going to be!
It had been over 19 months since I had set foot on home soil because of lockdown in Costa Rica. I held fewer possessions than I did when we moved outside of the U.S., and that was only a couple of suitcases. However, in my backpack was a broken computer holding my diary.
Aware that lockdown in Central America was way different than what my friends and family had experienced in the United States, it was interesting to see peoples responses as I told parts of our journey.
Now here is the twist. Maybe it was just because the sales lady at Victorias Secret was so intrigued, she offered to buy me a cup of coffee if I would tell her the rest of the story. Or maybe it was because lockdown in Costa Rica was just so different. This had even become more apparent after my return stateside.
I dont know exactly what it was, but at that very moment, I decided 110% I was going to publish my writings. Walking out of the store, I went down the street and bought a new computer so I could finish this book.
One thing is for sure, I stepped way out of my comfort zone when I unlocked this one. With the pandemic and travel being hot topics, a side of government control, and social media censorship, these words were never meant to see the light of day. But what can I say, this travel author will never look at international travel the same after experiencing, 228 Days Trapped in Paradise.
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Copyright 2022 Nikki Page
Viva Purpose. Inc
912 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
http://vivapurpose.com
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author.
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ISBN-13 (Ebook): ISBN: 978-0-9993506-9-0
ISBN-13 (Paperback): ISBN: 978-0-9993506-7-6
ISBN-13 (Hardcover): ISBN: 978-0-9993506-8-3
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My husband and I live in Guanacaste, Costa Rica where the weather is always warm, the sun is almost always out and the tropical beaches are beautiful. Its a wonderful place to live. I recommend it! But its not without the challenges of learning to navigate a different culture and language. As empty nesters and advanced in years its been a fun challenge and adventure to try something new and different. We were prepared for learning a new language, eating new foods, not being able to purchase certain items we were used to, and even driving on roads we wouldnt dream of in the states. But nothing prepared us for March 2020, the start of the global pandemic.
I remember reading the news that borders would be closed. At the time, we didnt know for how long, what it all meant or when we might be able to get back to see our loved ones. I remember when we made the decision to move to Costa Rica. Our families were not all supportive; its far away! How will you get back if we need you? I remember telling our family; Costa Rica is just a plane flight away, even easier than flying across the US! We certainly didnt anticipate a global pandemic that would lockdown people and countries for months!
One thing Ive realized about living in another country is how hard it is to communicate to the people I love the reality of my day to day living. The questions they ask are often quite humorous. They think we essentially live outdoors on the beach sitting in a hammock every day. Though I might be outside and at the beach daily, our house has all the comforts of home air conditioning, an oven to cook a big turkey, TVs and its even a smart home complete with high-speed internet and security cameras. Ive often thought I should journal my experiences so they could see what its really like. Then the pandemic hit, and as I shared my experience with friends in other parts of the world, I wished I had been even more diligent about capturing my thoughts, feelings, and experience.
Thanks to my friends and fellow expats Steve and Nikki Page, I didnt need to write one! They did it for me! 228 Days Trapped in Costa Rica is an excellent read that accurately and poignantly reveals the day to day realities of navigating a pandemic in a developing country. With humor and emotion, they give you a glimpse into the real fear, anxiety, complexity, and even beauty they experienced during their pandemic lockdown.
Only history will judge the decisions and actions of government regulations and decisions, but this book will forever paint the unfolding events as they happened; capturing their raw emotions and perspectives. As you read it, it may remind you of your own experience during this uncertain time and hopefully give you an opportunity to reflect on what you learned during your own 228 days.
Mindy Stoms
United States Expat and Costa Rica Resident
The Diary of an Expat Chica in Costa Rica
T rapped in paradise, it sounds like a dream come true, or is it?
Things you need to know!
Im going to Cut The Crap and talk about how the Coronavirus has affected my life as an expat. The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 the Pandemic of 2020 has rolled over to 2021.
It has sent not only me but many others on the emotional roller coaster of anxiety. As a result, many are running back to their home countries. Writing these words makes my heart break, reminding myself this is not the end of the world, but this is no joke. What it takes to travel and live globally as an expat or nomad will never be the same again, and some people are losing everything.
M y husband Steve is in California on holiday with his dad and grandfather. He has been stateside for over a month. Our seventeen-year-old daughter, Taya, and I stayed behind at our home in Costa Rica. This was just a normal trip home to see friends and family. Due to the state of emergency caused by COVID, this trip has turned out to be a much different trip than originally planned.
As the numbers continue to grow and panic starts to set in, we start comparing the differences between the two countries. Our video conversations once full of our fun adventures apart have taken a drastic change over the last few weeks.
Instead of, How was your day at the beach? or What new sights did you see? the conversation sounds more like: Do your store shelves have food? Hows your toilet paper supply? What if we get sick? Is Costa Rica or the USA going to have better care? How are we going to be able to provide? Where are we going to spend the lock-down? Do we want to risk traveling or risk being apart for months?
There is a huge contrast between Costa Rica and the United States. The reports I am receiving from the U.S. are devastating. Steve and other family members say there is little to no food on some store shelves. Personal hygiene and cleaning products have also been wiped out. If you could find a roll of toilet paper it is like striking gold. People are hoarding food, disinfectant spray, cleaners, pharmaceuticals, and toilet paper among other items for fear of not having it when needed.
On the other hand, stores here in Costa Rica are just the opposite. Shelves are full of food, cleaning products, and personal hygiene. Some stores have started putting up signs that limit certain items to three per household 3 artculos por hoga. Currently, no one seems to be hoarding any of these products.
Costa Rica is Infected & Borders are Closing
Todays phone conversation is about the same, however, the President of Costa Rica is expected to speak in 10 minutes with an update cutting this conversation a little short. Little did I know my expat world was about to change in a matter of minutes.
Listening to President Carlos Alvarado in Spanish, praying Im not understanding correctly (its been known to happen; Hes speaking in Spanish, and we all know my Spanish sucks). This is one of those times this chica is hoping shes wrong. Waiting for my translator to double-check before freaking out too much more, it took only a matter of minutes to confirm that my Spanish might not suck as much as some may think, and I understood correctly.
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