A half-million for a baby?!?
December 3rd, 2009 by doug
As everyone probably knows, we are expecting a new baby in January. She will be born here in Costa Rica, and today I went down to the hospital to pay for the birth. Apparently the private hospitals have some sort of weird desire to make sure they get paid, so they offer a sizable (20%) discount if you pay in advance. Also, they want cash. After spending the last few days getting money out of the ATMs (they won’t give you that much at once) I traveled downtown to pay the ₡494,000 (about $950) bill, which will cover everything unless she has a c-section or has to stay extra days. It was weird carrying that much cash. Here is a picture…
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December 9th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Man, that’s tempting money for some serious shopping
December 10th, 2009 at 2:54 am
Hi hon, I can’t imagine carrying around that much cash. Wow they sure do things differently there. I can just see you at the ATM’s trying to get all that money out. What address can I send your Christmas card hon? Love Nana Big kiss for Avalyn from Nana
December 10th, 2009 at 2:56 am
Hi, the money is real interesting and different. How are you feeling hon? Still doing well? Love Nana
December 10th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
wow how do I get my patients to pay cash like that! haha. also carrying around that much cash down there usually means you’re dealing something.