Yestrday I ventured out with Brian to see the Precolumbian exhibit of statues found in the Isletas de Granada. An outstanding exhibit, the granite statues are housed in an old (1529) Convent, built by franciscian monks. Destroyed partially by Henry Morgan and and burnt almost to the ground by William Walker hundreds of years later. Upon entring it is sugested to rince one's hands in a water and rose bud basin. (see photo) [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 19th 2005 | 392 Views | [diary=7351]

Granada map science project
Statues at a distance
Volcan Mombacho in the distance