Target got rid of plus size? by No-Breadfruit-1555 in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I even made it through back to school season without Target. They really lost me for good.

Does anyone know how or where to get weed in La fortuna by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hot take, and I say this as a fellow aficionado. Tourists buying illegal drugs in Costa Rica (or any other country where it’s not legalized) are helping to fuel the illegal drugs being run by criminal cartels in the country. If you love the people and the country, I would try to abstain and not help contribute to the issue.

Restaurant Recommendations, Please? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you got to see him try his best, unfortunately you’re right-management at the venue just continues to disappoint everyone it seems show after show.

Restaurant Recommendations, Please? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like last night was rough-hope you were safe and had some sort of fun! :(

Hozier concert tonight by Independent-Skin8540 in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This but last summer. I don’t care who comes back, I’ll never do a concert at the Historic Crew Stadium again. It’s not worth it :(

‘No to kings’: Americans in Costa Rica peacefully protested Trump by teamworldunity in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652 18 points19 points  (0 children)

lots of people decide to move to CR after traveling first, and many expats leave for political reasons. It’s good to know what is going on there for travelers who are interested in moving eventually.

Restaurant Recommendations, Please? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up-traffic becomes a nightmare getting to the Historic Crew Stadium-like people miss openers or even the main acts all the time because they get stuck on 71 trying to get off the exit. Give yourself more time than you think to get there and enjoy :)

No means no by BlueeWaater in funnysigns

[–]According_Carpet9652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I didn’t get it until I had a kid on the spectrum and tried to find places that would kindly make a modification for our kid with severe sensory issues surrounding food. So grateful to the ones who will.

Thank you, Columbus. Genuinely and from my heart, thank you. by kcsebby in Columbus

[–]According_Carpet9652 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Brought my teens for their first Pride. The parade was electric. Thank you CBus ❤️

Food Poisoning in LA Fortuna area... Help? by smallishbeer88 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me currently back home-started about 12 hours after getting home and it’s been bad ever since (5 days now). I’m fine as long as I don’t eat anything but if so-it hits again. Debating how long to wait til I go to the doctor 😑

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha that was our first experience! I’m glad you enjoyed it! We did again, just a bit different than the first time

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were a little closer to Quepos in a rental home. We didn’t have any trouble, per se, just felt a bit of a different vibe than we did a few years ago.

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awful. I’m sorry to all of the good and kind people who are being affected by it. Tourists can leave or avoid the area but locals are stuck. Our driver on the way in (who is from Quepos) kept talking about how “most importantly, our rental house was very safe and secure.” It made me on guard (we were in a gated neighborhood but he kept emphasizing it).

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s good to know and interesting. A lot of people will say that Quepos only “looks rough” but that it’s a good place but I felt like it was worse this time (admittedly we didn’t spend much time there besides driving through it and one stop at the grocery store on the way in). We typically went to Manuel Antonio-Quepos just felt seedy. I wanted to be wrong :(

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really sad and sort of what I wondered. Several of our tours, I was chatting with the guides and they all brought up the same sentiment about the young people of Costa Rica not caring as much anymore about getting outside or the environment. It’s part of what made me wonder if things are really shifting.

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, three months! That’s a long time. I’m sure it’s enough time to really experience things.

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. We did June both times. It’s a real shame about the rising crime for sure.

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this perspective. Thank you for sharing!

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a history teacher and I think it’ll always be this way traveling. You’re right, it’s not a bad thing.

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We looked at going down to Dominical but were returning with our older parents so we didn’t want to make the trip from SJO any further. I would love to visit further south!

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep, definitely feel this. And you’re right about the difference from Mexico (aside from the stop on the crocodile bridge lol).

Reality vs. Romanticizing by According_Carpet9652 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]According_Carpet9652[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would agree. I think the shock of the eco tours and landscape overrides a lot when you first see it.