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Vistas Newsletter August, 2014
Bienvenidos!
to the clubhouse
WORLD CUP MANIA! Workers break from progress to watch World Cup action in the game room MORE ON PAGE 5
Building Progress
Moving Forward
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THE CLUB LOVE BUILT
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Greetings to you all from our slice of paradise. My what a year it has been. We have had so many owners come to visit and decide its time to start building! We’re so excited to see our community growing and all these amazing people joining us on this journey. What a great adventure this life is. Casa Club is coming together! We invite you to come see for yourself and enjoy our newest addition to Vistas del Lago. The clubhouse or Casa Club as it is affectionately known, is not only a social hub of the community but its central nervous system. Inside you can finalize building plans at the office; get a workout or a sandwich; schedule a massage, facial, nail or hair appointment and don’t forget the best cup of cappuccino on the lake. It sure makes living in the jungle with all the beautiful nature that surrounds us an extra blessing. We look forward to seeing all our neighbors here and having frequent vacationers, family & friends here often. It has been so fun and we truly feel blessed by you all.
The stonework on the exterior walls of the clubhouse is changing the appearance from Tuscan Villa to time tested fortress
Please let us know if you have any comments or would like us to add news or photos from you. We love hearing from you.
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Sincerely, Brad & Bev Vistas del Lago Owners
1-800-978-LAGO
www.vistasdellago.com
506-2695-3150
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Skip & Ann Slater’s newest grandson Joey (left) was born in November. Younger Son Danny (below) just graduated from the same training squadron Skip did almost 37 years ago. He very proudly pinned the same wings on his son that his mother pinned on him. As a Dad, it doesn't get any better than that. Danny now moves to NAS Lemoore, CA to train on the F-18 Super Hornet. Think we can get a fly-over, Danny?
John & Gigi’s grandson Félix was born on May 28th and their daughter Megan married Sean McNorton on July 5th. Two wonderful events to celebrate!
& Felicitaciones (congratulations)
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Clubhouse Progress The kitchen is full swing! Everybody’s new favorite friend and welcome addition to the Vistas Family is Margarita. She passed her first test feeding the lot of us a delicious and nutritious breakfast a la Tica. We had “Tipico” which means typical or tradional meal of fried farmer’s cheese, Gallo Pinto (rice and beans), scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and fried plantains.
WELCOME to the family MARGARITA!
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Catching the Gingerbread Man We were blessed with the opportunity to catch up with everyone’s favorite Chef Eyal when he came to give us some lessons in how to use the professional kitchen. Guests enjoyed spending quality time with him in the kitchen and three types of pasta at Brad’s request. Five cheese, Bolognese and Rib-meat pasta.
FYI: Our rental casitas are $100/ night, special rate $75 for residents
“más o menos” “mahs o menohs” = “more or less”
You can use “más o menos” in response to many common questions just as you would in the states. It also works as an indicator of quantity or quality. Por ejemplo (for example), “Habla Espanol?” Do you speak Spanish? or “Le gusta espagueti?” Do you like spaghetti?
Let the wedding planning commence!
Clubhouse, cont.
More Building Progress
Beaty, Delena & Bev Vistas Goddesses gather for breakfast. Setting New Trends
As promised in the last issue, the pizza oven has been fired, tested and approved by Dave the Pyro, eh hem professional fire starter and “pizzaiolo!” - which means professional pizza chef in Italian. Bev’s recipe for pear gorgozola pizza is always a big hit but this go round a dragon fruit zapote blend stragiht off the tropical fruit farm her son started six years ago is beginning to bear fruit in more ways than one.
Moving Forward New construction is booming at Vistas del Lago - Bill & Marti’s Lot 51 (below) is coming along steadily despite the challenges of the rainy season and 13 (left) is just beginning.
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Are you interested in visiting Vistas Del Lago? If so we can help plan your trip.
To Every Season
SHOOT for the MOON and you will always land among the STARS
Come for a visit Stay for a lifestyle
From local tours, to the best accommodations. And if you plan specifically to visit Vistas Del Lago, why not book a reservation at one of our casitas? If you end up as one of our happy buyers your stay is on us! And we promise not to lock you in the neighborhood if you don’t. Send us an e-mail info@vistasdellago.com or call us at 1-800-978-LAGO for details. BOOK NOW!
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PERKS @ Vistas
T.H.I.N.K. FIRST:
Rain or shine, the GYM is OPEN
Is it Truthful, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary & Kind?
Retire Costa Rica Office/Home/Workshop for Sale! See what $239k can buy in Costa Rica?
It’s the litle things
Commercial Frontage, Additional Storage, Gorgeous sunset views!
Kayaks @ the clubhouse Discounts @ The Springs
NOW OPEN!
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Work-out room On-site spa services
Vistas IS GRATITUDE Clic-pic 4-appt
Appreciation We are so blessed to be surrounded by friends and family this year
Schedule YOUR haircut, massage, facial, pedi or manicure in the SPA
Rentals @ Vistas
It’s been a busy year with the rental casitas nearly at full capacity housing family members and friends of all ages. From two to 92, the kids and grown-up kids are slowly but surely arriving to make this community more of a home to the four fulltime residents and six part-time residents already here.
Vicki celebrates 92 years at Gingerbread
Our signature wine blesses the bar
In September, our first family with a school-age child will move in and begin their incredible adventure learning among and about the local education system in Costa Rica. We can’t wait to see who is next! Maria w/Luna (coming soon), Skyler & Taylor
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Vamos! Vamos! Los Ticos! While Costa Rica was eventually eliminated in the quarter finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, we are no less proud to be part of the first Central American Country in history to have made it so far. It was fierce competition and the passion was palpable for weeks during the event. Costa Ricans are a spirited, happy people by nature. They gathered in large groups to form parades on every main street in the nation, including us passionate extranjeros in the fun. No one was immune to the contagion!
Guanacaste Day!
¡Olé, Olé, Olé, Oléeee! Local! Rare! One of a Kind!
Custom Teak Cutting Boards by David 8984-8599
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Equipo de Costa Rica 2014 Creek side trails with abundant wildlife Great neighbors who help you get settled in and enjoy life in the rain forest Healthier living, Costa Rica is named one of the happiest places to live Only seven lots left! Financing available
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*Special Rates for Vistas Residents $35 day pass includes pools, hot springs, Club Rio & animal rescue tour plus restaurants to enjoy a meal between adventures
Local attractions, restaurants & specials Best Burgers this side of TEXAS
LONGHORNS in San Luis
Corti Deco has done a great job on several of our homes at Vistas del Lago. Click ----->
Welcome to Cafe Macadamia Your perfect pause Closed Mondays
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Visit Chef Tyrone for international cuisine CLOSED Mondays.
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La Pasadita is LOCAL, FRESH and hands down the BEST ceviche in Costa Rica and it’s right down the main street in San Luis! Opens at 4 p.m. daily CLOSED Wednesdays
Liberia or Los Catalinas
Casa Verde owners Israel & Tanya. She’s Australian. He’s Costa Rican. Together they take dining to another level NOW at two locations.
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