Well, i have lived in Germany most of my life and then the past 20 years in Western Canada. After many years as a social worker and a bicycle tour operator / tour guide i look forward to retiring soon and spending perhaps most of my retirement in CR. The thought of living in a town with a pleasant climate (not the coast) in a country with friendly people, lots of biodiversity and a decent medical system is appealing to me. I'd prefer to live in a quiet and culturally vibrant community with some open-minded expats, where owning a car is not necessary. I am learning Spanish. I welcome any practical advise from Expats on finding my dream place in a scenic and affordable rural part of CR.