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RE: How To Avoid Extortion By Costa Rican Authorities
Hmmmm... This is very interesting and really good tips. But I think I won't be driving in Costa Rica. And even if I was, faking a Religion is not my style. 😛
Hey what’s up trincowski, how’s it going? Yeah, I’m the only English speaking person amongst the many I’ve met who hasn’t been extorted although the policia has tried—twice! I’m not faking anything though sir, I assure you of that. Wether or not there’s other techniques that work, I’m unsure, I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s better tips out there though. So far, however, I’m 2-0 so I won’t be changing anything except for our location.
Insert that little pissing guy you see on the backs of car windows here—I’ve seen enough! Our original idea was to stay here for 1 year and well.... 6 months is about 5 months too many, trincowski! We’re crossing the Atlantic next.
I’m very disappointed man.
Thanks a lot for stopping by @trincowski. I appreciate your support and always look forward to hearing from you.
Ah, but I would have to fake it, since I am a disbeliever.
What are you disappointed with? Costa Rica?
Yes’ir Trincowski, Costa Rica. The divide between expats and locals is shameful. The longer you stay here the easier it is to see. Everyone we encounter either despises us, steals from us, or both, there’s no happy medium.
Just today actually, I got ripped off again—true story! I took the truck down to get it washed, the gentleman and I exchanged some info, he told me “seis mil” (6 million Colones which is equal to ‘about’ $9) and he needed two hours. I even held up 6 fingers and repeated him, “seis mil?” “Si,” he said. I went to the gym, did my thing, when I came back it was siete mil (7 million about $10.25). It’s like that everywhere you go—it sucks!
And when it happens, there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it because it’s lawless here. The worst crooks are the policia, they have guns.
Well, if you come to Europe, there's a bit of that anti-foreigner feeling in many of the capitals. On the other hand, in the second and third largest cities of the same countries, foreigners are usually very welcomed. 😉
Ah, you’re the best!! Thanks man, that’s good to know. You’re in Portugal, correct? Any and all tips are much appreciated @trincowski. Unwelcome isn’t as bad as prey.
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