OK. I am trying to trim this down. My top needs: A nice, clean one-bedroom house with an outdoor space for under $450. I have a cat. I need hi-speed internet and access to coffeehouses; I'm a writer. I'm 53 but I would like to explore the hiking and organic farming in this area. I would like to be able to take one week vacations to beaches, too, especially when friends visit. I like organic vegetables. I can trade English/Spanish lessons. I just want a walk-around town with some expats and some intellectuals/artists to hang out with. This is my last post if I don't hear anything real. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to go to Panama, which really isn't my scene. I like privacy, respect, and art. Also, I'm a big fan of music, mostly folk music but also classical and so forth.. Amber