My Bumpy Re-Entry Moving Back to Costa Rica

And a massive shock at the grocery store

View from my place, image by yours truly

Buckle up, friends, because I’ve got the craziest travel story I’ve ever experienced to share with you.

A few weeks ago, I didn’t think I’d be able to find any humor or want to share this story, but getting to the other side of it and having a couple of nights of good sleep (thank you, Tylenol PM) has helped me see the light in all this.

And if you’re considering moving to Costa Rica short-term or long-term and want to bring a pet, maybe I can save you some heartache.

I decided to move back to Costa Rica in January of this year (2024), with plans to actually move in July. I’ve shared my reasons for all of that here:

Why I’m Moving Back to Costa Rica a Year Later

Not only was I moving back to the same area, but I even got my same place back (which I loved, so that was pretty fantastic).

As far as moving back, I’m basically here as a tourist. Costa Rica extended the length of time you can stay in the country from 90 days to 180 days, which means I probably won’t…