Nicaragua was great. Went to Granada and Leon, two colonial towns, and Masaya which is known for its markets. Lots of walking around and relaxing. We also went to the house where Sandino was born, which is now a library, and to the Lago de Nicaragua which was really beautiful and also looks over Granada.
Two friends got food poisoning so we werent very active after that, and didnt see as much as we wanted to. But it was really nice to spend so much time with my friends before everyone leaves, and it ended up with Paul's mother putting us up in the Hilton for one night, since she felt bad that he was sick. Then, since this is Latin America, Kate and I just smiled at the young guy working there and we got a major discount and ended going back for our last night. Not exactly how we wanted to experience Nicaragua, but whatever, it was pure luxury. It was such a strange contrast though, Nica is so poor and the poverty is evident from the minute you cross the border. It's the Central America that I was used to before coming to Costa Rica, which is so much more developed. Definately a major shift. Crossing the border with all of the swine hype was also fun, and let me tell you, all of us still have verrry rumbly stomachs. Made me appreciate so much more the fact that we can drink the tap water here. But oh man...the beds at the hilton are delicious. And I took two baths. TWO. And wore a bathrobe and had a poolside pina colada at noon. Not how I travel, especially in this part of the world, but I'm not complaining. And I was so clean. It was heaven.
Had one final this morning, and our last one is tomorrow. crazy. Attempting to study but I just dont want to! One more day of work and then playtime for like 11 weeks. I'll take it :)
Two friends got food poisoning so we werent very active after that, and didnt see as much as we wanted to. But it was really nice to spend so much time with my friends before everyone leaves, and it ended up with Paul's mother putting us up in the Hilton for one night, since she felt bad that he was sick. Then, since this is Latin America, Kate and I just smiled at the young guy working there and we got a major discount and ended going back for our last night. Not exactly how we wanted to experience Nicaragua, but whatever, it was pure luxury. It was such a strange contrast though, Nica is so poor and the poverty is evident from the minute you cross the border. It's the Central America that I was used to before coming to Costa Rica, which is so much more developed. Definately a major shift. Crossing the border with all of the swine hype was also fun, and let me tell you, all of us still have verrry rumbly stomachs. Made me appreciate so much more the fact that we can drink the tap water here. But oh man...the beds at the hilton are delicious. And I took two baths. TWO. And wore a bathrobe and had a poolside pina colada at noon. Not how I travel, especially in this part of the world, but I'm not complaining. And I was so clean. It was heaven.
Had one final this morning, and our last one is tomorrow. crazy. Attempting to study but I just dont want to! One more day of work and then playtime for like 11 weeks. I'll take it :)
picture: Lago de Nicaragua
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