Back to the Dream

I originally started this blog as a way to capture my dream of owning a vacation property/retirement home in Costa Rica.  For some time now I've let that dream slip by the way side.  I think it seemed like such a long time away.  I've recently decided I needed to get back to that.  I'm excited to start the plan again.  I'm not sure if Costa Rica is the place I will eventually settle on as there is such a wide world out there.  Our recent trip to St. Lucia was also very wonderful.  I really did love it there.  The only downfall is that the flight from Ontario, Canada is a bit long - 5 hours.  I know that's not too bad compared to some places but it was just a bit too long to make the trek often.  We have a tentative trip to Mexico planned for December and I do love it there a well.  With Mexico though I'm a bit unsure of the safety.  I may just be naive but it is a bit unsettling to hear of everything that goes on there.  As well it's not that "outsider" friendly in the sense of buying property.  Costa Rica currently welcomes foreign investors so it makes it more simple.  We also have a trip to the Bahamas planned for February.  I've never been there so am looking forward to that.  I do realize that a resort vacation is much different than living in a foreign country.  I am used to living in a big city and these Caribbean places don't have all the modern conveniences I'm used to.  I guess I have lots to think about but I'm going to enjoy the journey.