.....finding Costa Rica
Boston-born Fred Drew retired from a successful 30-year career in business and has devoted the last decade to travel.
Of all places he has visited, Costa Rica has provided the most unique and interesting crafts, and her artists offer exceptional workmanship and originality. Many of the wood products are cut and turned with primitive water-wheel-driven machinery. Discovering the Tico's exceptional workmanship and originality, it was natural to want to share their talents with the rest of the world.
Several times a year he has the opportunity to stay, study and work in small villages in beautiful, verdant Costa Rica.
Pura Vida
Pura Vida (POO-rah VEE-dah), used by Costa Ricans since 1956, literally translated means "Pure Life." Contextually, it means "Full of Life" "Purified life", "This is living!", "Going great!" It is used as a greeting, a farewell, and to express satisfaction.
Some foreigners view the phrase as an expression of a leisurely lifestyle, of disregard for time and wanton friendliness. However, Costa Ricans use the phrase to express a philosophy of strong community, perseverance, good spirits, enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune, whether small or large.
Pura vida also means "I am doing alright", "I'm doing perfect," and "Thank you."
Expats who adopt the expression properly get a big smile in return. It is an acknowledgment of the Costa Rican attitude towards life.
Pura Vida
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