My friend and I went to Lava lounge when we visited LA Fortuna. I loved seeing all the dogs coming to say hi. I too have been involved with animal rescue all my life and since moving here I continue to do rescue 🙏. We came with 2 little chihuahua dogs and one cat from USA and we rescued 2 large dogs and 1 cat here in Costa Rica. We can't adopt anymore but we still rescue and foster. Great video Thanks for sharing. Wow 20 years 😊 Pura Vida.
It's nice. A lot of gringo's who call Costa Rica home, take care of strays. Scott has been doing it for years and we know a few others personally in our area who also look out after them... and it's super cool when the area vets are on board with free spay and neutering. Thanx sandra.
Michael, you need to follow up this video with a walk through of the property with Scott. Id really love to see more videos integrating different scenes. I guess its my ADHD. Lol
Great interview. Scott seems down to earth. Every time my wife and I go to La Fortuna, we go to Lava Lounge...not 1 time, however everyday for a couple of beers and then a supper here and there. Gonna try Geckos next trip also. Thx.
Great video Michael! You should do another video with your guest where he can expand on his history and the business that he currently runs. As always, thanks for posting!
Sweet potata,, mashed potata, Costa Rica 🌺 Actually, this is a really great interview, I really enjoyed it! Thank you Michael! I have to say that there is a major problem in La Fortuna with stray cats, increasingly populating, the consequence is a Feline Leukemia epidemic
Yep, I met him while we were in La Fortuna. It was an interesting conversation because I rescued dogs in the U.S. for many years before coming to Costa Rica. Thought I was retiring from it. But here I am, wading back in. It's much different here than rescue back in the States. Thank God. The biggest difference I see is exactly what you guys talked about in the video: people here are receptive to change. People in the U.S. can be very defensive and hostile. Yes, there are sad situations here with animals. But most of the time, they are based on neglect, not abject cruelty. My third novel was about the connection between animal abuse and violence against people. Mike, I'm going to email you a PDF copy of it. Can you forward that to Scott? I think he would be interested because of the subject matter.
I can, no problem. It has definitely gotten much better here since we landed 18 years ago, so that's great. Still see the occasional short leash next to the house...but definitely headed in the right direction... and the fact they don't have kill shelters here.
HEY Michael PURA VIDA BROTHER, hey Nice video, watching from my back yard eating breakfast gajopinto organic eggs onganic coffee, relaxing, letting EVERYTHING FOR MAÑANA TOMORROW, PURA VIDA LIFESTYLE, going to the framers marketplace, to get some veges, fruts, LOVING LIFE, in Nandayure CARMONA Guanacaste, all thanks to you Michael teaching how to have a PURA VIDA LIFE, your are the best C,R, information about everything,👍
@@TravelCostaRicaNOWHEY BROTHER, THE only thing I hate in C,R, is those shit Saprissa socer team, the rest I have no problem with banks I know all ready before I go in the bank and every were I go in C,R, Bank Nacional my Bank card expired i heeded my old passport is in Florida , they say they can't do nothing with my new passport, so I told them ok just close my account, and i go to bank of C,R, well s,o,b i got a new bank card from banco Nacional, in a week, 😅
Hey Michael!! I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos! My two brothers and I are coming down (from Massachusetts) next month and your videos are a huge help with us obtaining information that we will need for our trip. Our first time will be a vacation and our first of many trips which hopefully will lead to us having a place down there eventually. We are very excited and greatly appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. Thanks again! PURA Vida!! 🎉
ahhh,, thanx for the nice words, I really appreciate that. YOu're going to have a great time here for sure. I will be up in your neck or the woods next month in Maine.
Great interview with Scott! You introduced him to me when I was in La Fortuna this past March and we had lunch at his restaurant. I remember picking his brain on cheesecakes and his thoughts on whether a quality cheesecake would be in demand in La Fortuna. I also love his passion for dog rescue and the culinary classes he provides those interested in foods. Will definitely look him up on my next trip to La Fortuna when I go to the Lava Lounge. Thanks for posting the interview and look forward to a follow up interview with Scott and the Lava Lounge 😊
Thanx Steve and yes, a very enjoyable lunch hanging out with you, for sure. His cooking class is fun... we did it about 13 years ago (video link in the description), it's informative and yummy.
Hey, my name is Diana. Me and my husband going to Costa Rica tomorrow. We'll be around La Fortuna and other places, and we would like to speak with you about living in Costa Rica 😉😎. Where can we see you there?? Thanks. See you around there. 🤩
My friend and I went to Lava lounge when we visited LA Fortuna. I loved seeing all the dogs coming to say hi. I too have been involved with animal rescue all my life and since moving here I continue to do rescue 🙏. We came with 2 little chihuahua dogs and one cat from USA and we rescued 2 large dogs and 1 cat here in Costa Rica. We can't adopt anymore but we still rescue and foster. Great video Thanks for sharing. Wow 20 years 😊 Pura Vida.
It's nice. A lot of gringo's who call Costa Rica home, take care of strays. Scott has been doing it for years and we know a few others personally in our area who also look out after them... and it's super cool when the area vets are on board with free spay and neutering. Thanx sandra.
Michael, you need to follow up this video with a walk through of the property with Scott. Id really love to see more videos integrating different scenes. I guess its my ADHD. Lol
Great interview. Scott seems down to earth. Every time my wife and I go to La Fortuna, we go to Lava Lounge...not 1 time, however everyday for a couple of beers and then a supper here and there. Gonna try Geckos next trip also. Thx.
Great video Michael! You should do another video with your guest where he can expand on his history and the business that he currently runs. As always, thanks for posting!
Sweet potata,, mashed potata, Costa Rica 🌺 Actually, this is a really great interview, I really enjoyed it! Thank you Michael! I have to say that there is a major problem in La Fortuna with stray cats, increasingly populating, the consequence is a Feline Leukemia epidemic
Glad you enjoyed it! and yes, you didn't used to see nearly the cats back in the day that you see now.
Yep, I met him while we were in La Fortuna. It was an interesting conversation because I rescued dogs in the U.S. for many years before coming to Costa Rica. Thought I was retiring from it. But here I am, wading back in. It's much different here than rescue back in the States. Thank God. The biggest difference I see is exactly what you guys talked about in the video: people here are receptive to change. People in the U.S. can be very defensive and hostile. Yes, there are sad situations here with animals. But most of the time, they are based on neglect, not abject cruelty. My third novel was about the connection between animal abuse and violence against people. Mike, I'm going to email you a PDF copy of it. Can you forward that to Scott? I think he would be interested because of the subject matter.
I can, no problem. It has definitely gotten much better here since we landed 18 years ago, so that's great. Still see the occasional short leash next to the house...but definitely headed in the right direction... and the fact they don't have kill shelters here.
e@@TravelCostaRicaNOW exactly. Which proves that kill shelters are not necessary. Not-so-coincidentally, the name of that novel is "High Kill."
Scott❤ looking good haney❤❤❤❤
Very cool.
Thanks for interviewing Scott. Definitely want to take class. Great viewpoint on CR
You are welcome. The class is fun....... and yummy. We first took it like 13 years ago.. link in the description.
HEY Michael PURA VIDA BROTHER, hey Nice video, watching from my back yard eating breakfast gajopinto organic eggs onganic coffee, relaxing, letting EVERYTHING FOR MAÑANA TOMORROW, PURA VIDA LIFESTYLE, going to the framers marketplace, to get some veges, fruts, LOVING LIFE, in Nandayure CARMONA Guanacaste, all thanks to you Michael teaching how to have a PURA VIDA LIFE, your are the best C,R, information about everything,👍
thanx eduardo,,, you are the most pura vida, tuanis guy I know. Doin it right, in Costa Rica. Keep vibin'
@@TravelCostaRicaNOWHEY BROTHER, THE only thing I hate in C,R, is those shit Saprissa socer team, the rest I have no problem with banks I know all ready before I go in the bank and every were I go in C,R, Bank Nacional my Bank card expired i heeded my old passport is in Florida , they say they can't do nothing with my new passport, so I told them ok just close my account, and i go to bank of C,R, well s,o,b i got a new bank card from banco Nacional, in a week, 😅
¡ Super tuanis !
super pura vida :)
Hey Michael!! I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos! My two brothers and I are coming down (from Massachusetts) next month and your videos are a huge help with us obtaining information that we will need for our trip. Our first time will be a vacation and our first of many trips which hopefully will lead to us having a place down there eventually. We are very excited and greatly appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. Thanks again! PURA Vida!! 🎉
ahhh,, thanx for the nice words, I really appreciate that. YOu're going to have a great time here for sure. I will be up in your neck or the woods next month in Maine.
Great interview with Scott! You introduced him to me when I was in La Fortuna this past March and we had lunch at his restaurant. I remember picking his brain on cheesecakes and his thoughts on whether a quality cheesecake would be in demand in La Fortuna. I also love his passion for dog rescue and the culinary classes he provides those interested in foods. Will definitely look him up on my next trip to La Fortuna when I go to the Lava Lounge. Thanks for posting the interview and look forward to a follow up interview with Scott and the Lava Lounge 😊
Thanx Steve and yes, a very enjoyable lunch hanging out with you, for sure. His cooking class is fun... we did it about 13 years ago (video link in the description), it's informative and yummy.
THANKS for sharing!! 2 heads are better than 1 😎 😎
This is a great inspirational video. Great interview.
muchas gracias for saying.
Great job guys... love the energy
Thanx, glad you liked it... and double thanx for taking the time to say, much appreciated.
Thank You!
You're welcome shelli :)
Wonderful interview
Hey, my name is Diana. Me and my husband going to Costa Rica tomorrow. We'll be around La Fortuna and other places, and we would like to speak with you about living in Costa Rica 😉😎. Where can we see you there?? Thanks. See you around there. 🤩
Did I miss in the video- how was he able to work in CR? Did he open the restaurant and employee Ticos only and not work in it??
VERY cool. Is this the guy who owns Geckos, too?
Yup, that's where we filmed this.... up by the La Fortuna Waterfall.
@@TravelCostaRicaNOWeven cooler! ha! we've been there a few times and loved what they are doing with the pups.
@KritterRaw and it is needed on Fortuna... glad he is able to do it.
Nice video Mickael. Is the tap voters drinkable there?
yess
Does he still do the cooking classes?
Yes.. link in the description. worth it.
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Cool
Lava lounge is always a stop.
It was my home for a long stretch... ugh. But yes, most who come here, do end up there at least once.... especially since he still does live music
✌🏻🤟🏻✊🏻
pura vida