Here is that handsome couple Nathan and Don.  Can you guess which one does fabulous drag shows?  Be sure to check out our new entries on www.gayrealestatecostarica.com.

And now for a little sad news.  It seems that Liquid Lounge Genny is closing in two weeks.  The owner of the building is taking it back.  Seems there is a little problem with the rent.  Anyway, we will be losing our late night dance bar.... for a while.  I feel certain another will open up.  Just like the opening of Karma Lounge.  I know we have lost a couple of hotels over the last few years, but I personally know of two other situations that are on the horizon.  So we will make a good comeback  I'm sure.   It's just the "Circle of Life" (in the gay world)..... hit it ELTON!

Well, here is one more little picture of friends at the opening week of Karma Lounge.  This is Os, a local massage therapist and Spanish teacher; his girlfriend, and Mike (owner of a very popular hotel near the Park entrance, La Posada).

Last Friday night, August 9, was a little Birthday Party for Tim.  We had about 40 people meet at the new Karma Lounge .  The bar is not officially open until Friday night the 16, but they opened it up for our little party.  It was a great trial fun for them and we all had a blast.  It was raining like crazy during the party and we loved it.  I'll take more pictures at the grand opening so you can catch the great vibe they have created there.  We now have 4 gay bars in town.  I love it.

It happened the 30th of June.  The FOURTH annual gay Pride/Diversity Parade and Festival in San Jose.  The Main street downtown was closed for the 6 kilometer parade that ended in the park for a party.    Thousands lined the street and the parade was chock full if the diversity and courage that these events are known for.  This year, there were more floats and they were more elaborate.

The village people even showed up at Pride this year.  Those guys are IMMORTAL.

What would Pride parades be without lots of drag queens on a float?

She wins my vote for the best costume with a statement.  "Here I am."

The bars and clubs were well represented too.

This year there was a real focus on Marriage Equality.  More on that later.

Our local Manuel Antonio float was there and we passed out goodie bags full of coupons from local vendors that support us.  Thanks Everyone!

Oh, and need I mention that there was quite of representation of hot guys at the event?

Yes, it's true.  I cannot pass up an opportunity to have a picture with some locals.  We had a great time. Hope you can join us next year.

Jungle hikes are a regular part of life in a tropical paradise.  Many of the properties for sale in Costa Rica have this kind of terrain for your enjoyment.  Your new home in the jungle can be as spectacular as nature itself.  Check out some of the listings on www.gayrealestatecostarica.com

Pareos are also a regular part of life here.  Too many clothes are a common mistake that many tourists make here.  When traveling to your vacation destination in Costa Rica, be sure NOT to bring too many clothes.  LIfe is casual here in the tropics and living in Central America is just that fabulous.  We rarely find occasions when we wish were were more formal.  Whether you are looking for a great vacation destination OR if you want to relocate permanently, Costa Rica is the place for retirement and enjoyment. Buy a home in Costa Rica and I'll throw in the pareo!  Male model sold separately.

Well, one of the perks of selling real estate in Costa Rica is that when you go to a lovely jungle property to list it for your client, it only makes sense to check out the nearby waterfall and go skinny dipping.  Although, most of the focus of Gay Real Estate Costa Rica is the gay traveler and gay retiree market, occasionally, as in this case, my clients are straight.  We do not discriminate!  Not bad for a fifth career, huh?

But enough about gay real estate, let's talk lifestyle.

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Now this is an hibiscus!!  With the ocean in the distance and the jungle in the foreground, AND a rainstorm coming from the mountains behind, it is quite a life experience to live here in paradise.  When we first decided to buy an oceanview lot and build our dream home, we never really imagined just how wonderful retirement could be in a tropical paradise where being gay is very comfortable and appreciated by the locals.  Turns out that Manuel Antonio is not just a fun gay vacation destination, it is quickly becoming a gay retirement destination.  Two more guys start their new house this month.

OK, so occasionally, we get a  little intruder.  Well, in this case, not so little.  That is to be expected, since everything is bigger in the jungle.  And this is a novel use for a tape measure in our house for sure.  I don't think this roach is gay and he certainly is not happy.  The good news for us gay boys.... it's dead, so NO MORE SCREAMING!!!!

Back to the "lifestyles" section of living in paradise.  For all you gay folk with sea-legs, we have on-going great news about the new marina here in Quepos, Costa Rica.  Marina Pez Vella is heavy into Phase II of the three phase project.  They just are finishing the space for three new restaurants.  One of them is the new location for the Quepos branch of Cafe Milagro, who has the great restaurant up in Manuel Antonio.  The marina will be adding 100 more boat slips, and an huge boat repair yard to lift the big  yachts.   Here is a sample of one of the party boats that is already here.  Yes, gay tour groups occasionally rent out entire boats and then it really is party time.!!!  I know gay vacationers who became gay retirees after one of these parties and never left!

                  

Yes, Gay Life in Costa Rica marches on.  We are already planning for this year's Gay Pride Events in San Jose.  My guess is that it will be even bigger and better than last year's , as pictured here.

But even with all the great activities, we never forget why gay folks live and travel here.  Even with the International Sports  Bill Fishing Tournament, and fetish parties at Liquid Lounge,  the real reason we are here is PURA VIDA.

Cheers!