The Lookout

Mistakes Were Made

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September 27th 2011
Last night we paid extra for A/C, and we learned why that is not worthwhile. The electricity went off in the middle of the night for a few hours. I made another little mistake this morning: asking the lady at the front desk how much a taxi costs to Santa Cruz. She said she didn't know but would find out. I went to the room to take a shower. A few minutes later two men are knocking on our do ... 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