A Miracle on Spindly Flippers
Yesterday was perfect from start to finish. In the early afternoon we caught a shuttle bus to one of the beaches 45 minutes north of San Juan del Sur. Because we arrived a… Continue reading
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San Juan del Sur
Blogging early today because we’ve got stuff going on this afternoon and tonight… After a week of “hard travel” (local bus rides, dusty walks, cold showers on Ometepe Island) we are spoiling ourselves… Continue reading
Rainstorms and Dancing Fireflies
Last night was our final evening on Ometepe Island. We were having dinner in the open-air restaurant at the place we’ve been staying when all of a sudden there was a violent and… Continue reading
Oasis at Ojo de Agua
Awesome day! Began this morning with a 4 kilometer hot and dusty walk to a huge estate that had once been a coffee plantation during colonial times. The land was subdivided and parceled… Continue reading
Eaten Alive!
Based on last night’s experiences, I realize the Bible is total hogwash —- Adam and Eve didn’t get kicked out of the Garden of Eden — they fled because of the mosquitoes! I… Continue reading
Farewell, Granada
Bade a fond farewell to Granada this morning. Lidia dropped us off at the station and William and I caught the bus for Rivas. I managed to snag the last seat, in the… Continue reading
Warmth & Friendliness
Nicaraguans might not have much money, but they are extremely wealthy in terms of warmth and friendliness. Staying in the same place for a few days and using it as a base for… Continue reading
Our First Score
This morning, Lidia, the owner of the posada where we’re staying, told us about an organization that is called Futbol Sin Fronteras, or Soccer Without Borders, and suggested that we could take some balls… Continue reading
Lively Granada
Granada rocks! Had a great time wandering the town yesterday — the oldest city in existence in the “New World.” The town is dominated by the central plaza, a shady square filled with… Continue reading
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Central America Bound!
TWB Taking the Field: It’s the night before we take off for three weeks in Nicaragua and Costa Rica — as always, we’re abuzz with excitement and anticipation about the upcoming journey. What incredible experiences await us… Continue reading