On the way up II

Leaving Granada and my trip to Isla de Ometepe

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December 21st 2007
I spent the remainder of my time in Granada mostly lounging around, reading, and sleeping in a hammock. By no means exciting, but nevertheless relaxing. While I was out for lunch I noticed a sign stating that there was a poker tournament at 6:00 PM on Thursday evenings. Since it was thursday, I planned on returning that evening to play some cards. There were six of us in all. Three regulars, t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Isla de Ometepe

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more