Fred, our friend who is hooking us up in Costa Rica recently started a blog about his life in Costa Rica. Check it out: http://fincaleola.com/CostaRicanLife/
Long before blogs, Fred kept writings under the title of 'life in the campo' on his website. If you find yourself with a few free hours, I highly recommend reading all his stories. It will really give you an idea of what we can expect when we move there later this year. Heres the link: http://www.fincaleola.com/life_on_the_campo.htm