Today I sit in my home in Heredia Costa Rica bathed in summer sunshine. Meanwhile the northeastern U.S. has been blasted by a historic snowfall. The roads are shut down; almost 1000 flights have been delayed and train travel is virtually paralyzed. According to weather reports almost 20 inches of snow have fallen and there is still more to come.

Fortunately here in Costa Rica we enjoy one of the most best climates i the world , especially in the country’s Central Valley. In fact, Atenas which is a small town in the area, has the best climate in the world according to National Geographic Magazine. Costa Rica’s almost perfect climate has turned the country into one of the world’s prime retirement locations and winter refuge for snowbirds.

I really feel lucky and spoiled to live in such a fantastic country with great year-round weather. I shouldn’t take anything for granted.