Nicaragua
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Nicaragua
No More Chips And Sugarcane Juice For Breakfast!
Every morning, the preschool children line up, smallest to tallest, and review life's most important lessons: Should you come to school clean or dirty? “¡Limpia!” the children answer in ... read more
by Rebecca Chasnovitz
13 Jan 2005
Nicaragua
Everyone Is Baffled By The Six-Foot-Tall Gringa In Neon Green Running Shorts
At 6 a.m., minutes after the sun breaks the horizon, the howler monkeys start their barking—a friendly reminder for me to get going before it’s too hot ... read more
by Megan Kimble
07 Mar 2009
Tips
Nicaragua
Wear what sheep wear
Here is some packing advice for the mist-shrouded Jinotenga region of Nicaragua (or any cool, rainy place, for that matter). I am stealing the line from Grant of Rivendell Bicycle ... read more
by Richard Sitler
31 Jul 2009
Blog Posts
Nicaragua
Primeros Dias in Managua, Nicaragua
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by Kathryn Macan
16 Sep 2009
Nicaragua
El Baño
Sign posted in a bathroom above toilet at a community center in Matagalpa, Nicaragua: Orine Feliz Orine Contento Pero Por Favor Orine Adentro read more
by Richard Sitler
01 Aug 2009
Nicaragua
The Generosity of Strangers
Photo caption: Ciro Daniel Zeledon and Danielka M. Zeledon talk with Peace Corps Response volunteer Ranae DeSouza at the MaLourdes Zeledon Centero in the Costado Norte Parque Dario Matagalpa. The Zeledon's have hosted several Peace Corps trainees in their home. I am sure it has been written ... read more
by Richard Sitler
26 Jul 2009
Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s noise epidemic: how I hated it, gave into it, and began to love it
Today is band day in Granada. Marching bands from across the city and county march into Granada’s stadium to compete for the honor of regional champion, an honor that will catapult them to the national championships in Managua. It seems as though all of Granada pours to the stadium to ... read more
by Megan Kimble
17 Apr 2009
Nicaragua
Feel No Pain
Written 21-3-08 Yesterday my iPod was stolen. At first I completely freaked out, not just that someone had stolen it, but also invaded my space in a hostel dorm room. For a traveler, we have an almost non-existent personal space bubble...only our backpacks and our beds for the night, and ... read more
by Rachel Holan
14 Feb 2009
Nicaragua
Sacreligion at it's Best
Written 16-3-08 I just got back from church. Today is Palm Sunday. I woke up to church bells ringing in my mind. My most appropriate outfitt is a long, white skirt, a long tank top, and a scarf around my shoulders. I set out, following the bells, as if they ... read more
by Rachel Holan
14 Feb 2009
Nicaragua
San Isidro Five-Star Resort
Written 13-3-08 Yesterday was a long day. To start, Andy and I dragged our lazy asses out of bed at 4:00 am. We stayed at this dodgy hotel connected to the bus station in San Salvador, and were warned the night before by the armed guard at the front door ... read more
