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Category: Nosara Podcast

  • NP #101: Dr. Vanessa Bezy confirms Guiones & Pelada water study results; Asks homeowners for help and community support in this 11 minute episode

    NP #101: Dr. Vanessa Bezy confirms Guiones & Pelada water study results; Asks homeowners for help and community support in this 11 minute episode

    *Nosara Times is posting detailed article courtesy of Zacc Pollitt and Mr. Robert Edgeworth… Stay tuned!

    Here are notes of the 11 minute Dr. Vanessa Bezy episode explaining conclusive results of an ongoing water study:

    • Introduction
    • Wildlife Conservation Association
    • Brown foamy stuff: Is it algae bloom, tannic water, sewage including fecal matter?
    • How does it feel to be the person to confirm fecal matter is in the water to the community?
    • Some things are unpleasant, but important
    • Which beach area is hit the hardest?
    • swimguide.org has all 3 results WCA Nosara plus follow WCAnosara on Facebook & Instagram
    • How long have you been testing the water?
    • What time of year is worse?
    • What can homeowners do? How to check wastewater treatment tanks
    • Older homes vs new homes
    • Special contained wastewater treatment systems is becoming affordable
    • Is this situation solvable, or is it eco disaster?
    • So is this good news or bad news overall?
    • Thanks to Dr. Vanessa and Robert Edgeworth
    • Costs involved to operate
    • Need donations to operate
    • Does Dr. V view our area better than other areas in Costa Rica?
    • Dr. V’s missing podcast from years ago apology
    • Conclusion
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  • NP #100: Here’s the story of my head injury & current situation

    NP #100: Here’s the story of my head injury & current situation

    This past year was a tough one… I suffered a head injury and took some brain damage and cracked an ear drum.

    In this episode I share what happened, what riding in an ambulance to San Jose is like, what it is like to wake up in hospital after losing your memory, what it feels like to recover from vertigo, head pain, and memory loss, who was first to respond, who in Nosara helps with recovery on these kinds of things, what I am facing in recovery process, why I am surfing and more. Here’s the questions I answer directly:

    • How did it happen?
    • What was it like at first?
    • What was it like in the hospital?
    • What is memory loss like?
    • What was the pain like?
    • Where are you at in the recovery process?
    • Is surfing helping your recovery?
    • Any ‘shout outs’ to people?
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  • NP #97: Nosara’s November 2020 Flooding; What happened and how can we help?

    NP #97: Nosara’s November 2020 Flooding; What happened and how can we help?

    This episode of the Nosara Podcast explains the recent Nosara flooding and explains how people can help whether in town or out of town. An immense debt of gratitude of course goes out to all volunteers who have been serving the community during this challenging time and everyone donating to help replace houses and provide food and clothing.

    Mariju Rovira explains what happened and what’s needed, Andrew Saxton explains what he and the Mercy Home teams plan to do in order to replace houses, and attorney Jose Arce explains the funding setup and operation for donations for the replacement Mercy Homes.

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    Thanks Andy Marin for editing this episode and Luis from Guiones Transports for several photos

  • NP #96: Nosara Security Association update with President Mariju

    NP #96: Nosara Security Association update with President Mariju

    This episode is 11 minutes with President Mariju of the Nosara Security Association. Travel is returning to Nosara which means the thieves will as well.

    ***FYI: Not related to the NSA… There is a scam going around Costa Rica of people impersonating bank representatives with known private information and stealing money. NEVER under any circumstance give information or provide anything over the phone. The hackers are watching people’s computer habits then calling with known personal info. Beware and be careful!

  • NP #95: Dr. Alejandro’s Nosara COVID update for end of September and early October 2020

    NP #95: Dr. Alejandro’s Nosara COVID update for end of September and early October 2020

    In this 7 minute Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Alejandro updates those of us in the Nosara area about the COVID situation as of late September and early October. Some main points in this conversation between Dr. Alejandro and Rich are:

    The Ministy of Health & CAJA are overwhelmed.  There are more cases than the existing numbers. The amount of cases in Nosara are similar to Nicoya but the population density of Nosara is much smaller.

    Be suspicious of everyone outside of your social bubble.

    Paradise Medical is starting COVID testing at their office. It is safe to be tested there thanks to the protocol and the safety rating they have achieved.  

    There is a possibility for mass testing in Nosara if donations arrive. This would be a private initiative which hasn’t been done elsewhere in Costa Rica. The goal is within 2 or 3 weeks to have it happening. Donations are welcome and needed, contact Dr. Alejandro if interested. 

    In order to encourage people not to be scared, Dr. Alejandro and Rich each share their experiences of what it feels like to be tested for Coronavirus.

  • NP #94: Nosara Recicla update with Veronica Monge in 7 minutes

    NP #94: Nosara Recicla update with Veronica Monge in 7 minutes

    Despite how challenging 2020 has proven to be for many non profit organizations, Nosara Recicla is up to great things. Veronica Monge shares updates in this 7 minute episode.

    Subtítulos en Español disponible.

    *Nosara Recicla welcomes questions and ideas! and you’re invited to attend their upcoming Zoom meeting on the 24th. Check invite out below and join in if you’re able.

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  • NP #93: Katie Mallard: Surviving Coronavirus in Nosara

    NP #93: Katie Mallard: Surviving Coronavirus in Nosara

    Katie Mallard details her Nosara Coronavirus experience from beginning to end in this 15 minute episode of the Nosara Podcast.

    I’m probably going to write an article for the Nosara Times soon about this. Let me know if there are any questions or specific items you may want addressed not included in this 15 minute episode?

    Los subtítulos estarán disponibles en el próximo día más o menos.

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  • NP #92: Nosara Civic Association update: 10 minutes with Kuki; Subtítulos en Español disponible

    NP #92: Nosara Civic Association update: 10 minutes with Kuki; Subtítulos en Español disponible

    “Nosara can become a place to live now… Not just a tourist destination” – Ethel ‘Kuki’ Araya

    In this 10 minute video podcast episode, NCA’s soon to be outgoing President Kuki shares updates on a myriad of community items.