Believe it or not, the main road (Ruta 160) in Nosara continues to be paved. This is a fast forward drive from Playa Pelada to Main Street Playa Guiones.
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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.
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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
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 #90: Michael Streda from Beach Dog Cafe questions the future of Nosara’s restaurants and asks for help
Times are tough these days for Nosara’s restaurants. Coronavirus drastically reduced tourism and making it to high season is proving difficult, if not impossible, for multiple locations.
Michael Streda from Beach Dog Cafe feels the restaurants helped shape the Nosara experience and are an important part of the community. However, his restaurant is struggling to remain open and he is starting a GoFundMe as an attempt to save his employees’ jobs.
In this episode, Mike shares his thoughts how Nosara is ‘on the cusp of turning into franchises like Subway and hotel based restaurants and losing part of what makes us special’ along with explaining his personal situation.
Here’s a link to his GoFundMe: https://gf.me/u/yrmkbi
Donate $50-$100 for a free lunch… Over $100 gets free T-shirt
***Personally, I agree with some of Mike’s statements in the video. So restaurant owners please feel free to reach out to me if you need some help. I am putting together an article for the Nosara Times soon and happy to include info for those working hard to make it. We can do quick podcast episodes too if you want to share your personal story.
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NP #89: Mid August COVID update: Dr. Alejandro predicts a spike in COVID cases for Nosara area and shares what people are doing wrong (English 10 minutes y Español 5 minutos disponible)
En Español: https://youtu.be/S5CzStzbTQ4
In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Alejandro informs us the Nosara area most likely will experience an increase in COVID cases in coming days and weeks. He explains in this podcast:
- Some people are behaving poorly by hosting or attending social events
- Some are breaking their ‘social bubbles’ by traveling to other areas and or attending group events
- Authorities need people to tell the truth about their social interactions when researching cases. Do not lie to the authorities they are trying to keep the community as safe as possible
Dr. Alejandro also asks businesses, in particular hotels and rental home managers, booking agents and owners, to qualify incoming guests as well and provide them with guidance as to how to behave and interact while here.
Best wishes to everyone and please encourage others to follow Dr. Alejandro’s guidance. Good luck to everyone as we navigate through these strange times.
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NP #88: Mid July COVID update for Nosara area from Dr. Alejandro; 2 more cases for Nosara plus much more (English version)
*As posted on http://www.nosaratimes.com
Dr. Alejandro is back on the Nosara Podcast with mid July COVID updates and advice for residents of the Nosara area.
In this episode we discuss:
- Significant COVID testing increases (including Nicoya)
- Changes to our beach access
- Challenges with epidemiological nexus
- Total deaths
- Nicaragua
- 2 more Nosara cases confirmed (in addition to Barco Quebrado)
- Throwing of rocks at house of COVID patients
- The crack down on crowded houses in Nicoya and Nosara
- Be economical with expenses due to uncertain future
- We are 2 weeks behind
- Airports and August 1st plans for reopening
- Mandatory masks and consistent hygiene measures
- LIMIT YOUR NEWS INTAKE
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Vaccine timing and ongoing trials
- Schools reopening
- Constant changes and ups and downs
- Construction crews
- Blood tests, vitamins and supplements
- What is Dr. Alejandro doing for fun?
- Are COVID tests available to the public?
*The Spanish version will be posted this weekend. La versión en español se publicará este fin de semana.
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NP #87: Julian Hoeing from Awesome Surfboards; Leaving
Julian Hoeing is successful by most anyone’s definition. He’s got a beautiful family and his professional resume includes designing for Lamborghini and Audi as well as Apple. However, Julian essentially walked away all of this to design surfboards and surf.
For those who may be unaware… It is extremely difficult to make money in surfboards. The margins are small, and there is a huge amount of competition. Regardless, this Austrian born designer and engineer who grew up skiing and snowboarding decided it was time for a change towards all things surf.
Here’s a sample of some Awesome Surfboards shapes This podcast is one of my favorites in a while. I literally met Julian when we sat down for this episode and ended up making a new friend. He’s super funny (certainly by engineer standards anyway) and we covered all kinds of things.
We discuss surfboard design and go through a couple of his newer models, the time Kelly Slater reviewed his boards and shared some of his own, favorite waves and boards, some Nosara stuff, wave pools, and I ramble about how most everyone is riding the wrong equipment and tease Julian about yoga. But the main takeaway in this episode for me is how Julian left the definition of what most people call ‘success’ behind to live his life more based around what he really wants to do, which is all things surf.
PS – Many thanks to Denisse Lashley for introducing me to Julian and setting this up!
