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• 5/30/2008 2:43 PM Cindy wrote:
  Dear Bill:
  
  Thank you for your wonderful and informative blogs!
  
  I had intended to try and get a contact list for the cow parade artists (I'll be setting up a business and would love to commission local artists to create my designs) but now I won't be arriving in CR before the parade is taken down.
  
  Is there any way you would be able to help me out? Would the major event sponsor (bank?) have this information? Or if I can find on the internet again the particular 'cows' I am interested in and send you the pics, maybe you could let me know who the artist is?
  
  Or might you have other ideas? I don't want this favor to turn into something huge and time-consuming for you, after all, this is a favor, and you don't even have to do me this favor, and you don't even know me, but I'm afraid by the time I get to Costa Rica, the artists might be nearly impossible to track down.
  
  Cindy
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  1. 5/30/2008 2:53 PM Bill Clanton wrote:
     Cindy,
     
     The City of San Jose, Costa Rica has on its official web site a 'Vote for your Favorite Cow' feature that shows each cow along with the name of the artist.
     
     Web address: http://www.msj.co.cr/cowparade/votacion/votacion_vacas.asp
     
     If you need any further assistance in tracking down the artists let me know ... I'll see what I can do.
     
     -Bill
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• 6/12/2008 1:18 PM Lisa wrote:
  My daughter and her boyfriend are planning a trip to Costa Rica. They are 20 and college students so on a very limited budget and of course have the problem of not being able to rent a car not being 21. I am of course worried about their safety in general and especially with where they decide to stay. They are adventurous and want to zip line, see the volcano, snorkel, beach, etc.....Any advice or ideas would be appreciated!!! Wish I was going myself! lol!
  
  Thanks!
  Lisa
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  1. 6/12/2008 1:22 PM Bill Clanton wrote:
     Lisa,
     
     Consider it a blessing that your daughter is not/cannot rent a car in Costa Rica ... cheap/safe public transportation is readily available.
     
     A $3 bus ride from the capital of San Jose to the Pacific Ocean will help keep your daughter and her boyfriend on budget while saving them from the liabilities and dangers associated with Costa Rica's #1 contact sport - aka: "driving in Costa Rica".
     
     Additionally, there are always safety concerns for any person traveling in a foreign country. Turning young adults loose on their own under these circumstances is scary as a parent. Make sure they are aware of the dangers from those that make a living off wayward travelers. Even the best of us get careless - creating really good victims. Can you tell I'm a parent ;o)
     
     All that said, Costa Rica is a wonderful country and I would suggest your daughter and her boyfriend research travel packages that work-in all the activities they hope to experience. This way their budget is known, they will be directed to reputable providers of lodging and fun while having a great trip to remember for many, many years to come.
     
     Look for packages that involve the Pacific side for beach activities as well as inland sights such a the Arenal Volcano (its been active lately :o).
     
     -Bill
     www.CostaRicaBlogger.com
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     1. 6/12/2008 1:27 PM Lisa wrote:
        Hi Bill .... thank you so much for your input. Had a couple more questions for you if you don't mind.
        
        Would you have any hotel recommendations?? I know she has seen some fairly cheap....$40-$50 a night. Of course that seems cheap to us....are they safe?
        
        I know they want to visit Manual Antonio and La Fortuna. Would you be able to direct us to information on public transportation?
        
        At least you can understand as a parent I still think I need to chaperone!!! LOL!!!!
        
        Thanks again!
        Hugs!
        Lisa
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        1. 6/12/2008 1:37 PM Bill Clanton wrote:
           Hi Lisa,
           
           Although I live in Costa Rica and it is a small country, my travels are not all inclusive - so my assistance will be limited to what I know.
           
           Manuel Antonio is 7 kilometers South of Quepos with buses running to and from every 30 minutes until about 4pm (be sure your daughter checks bus times so she doesn't miss the last one -or- if she does, only ride in a genuinely marked red taxi).
           
           When there, I personally stay in Quepos at Hotel Mar y Luna for $28.00. It's what they call a "tipico" or typical Costa Rica hotel were the natives sleep for cheap. Clean, quite, safe but certainly not a Best Western or Holiday Inn.
           
           Two of my blog posts cover this area:  Beached - Quepos/Manuel Antonio and Hiking - Quepos/Manuel Antonio
           
           Pictures of Costa Rica are available at: BienvenidosCostaRica.com
           
           If your daughter is flying into San Jose (SJO), buses are available to most parts of the country usually with no required advance ticket purchases ... but tell your daughter to be careful and keep her belongings held tight as these open air bus terminals are notorious for pick-pockets and diversion/grab thieves.
           
           The following is a link to an interactive downtown San Jose map showing bus stations that go to different areas of the country:  San Jose Bus Map
           
           Hope this helps gets you started in researching your daughter's Costa Rica visit :o)
           
           -Bill
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• 6/12/2008 1:44 PM Lisa wrote:
  Thank you! Appreciate all your information!!!
  
  Lisa
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