I leave for my trip in 2.5 days. I'm working hard to finish everything on my to-do list, and I probably won't finish it all. To begin this journey, below I have outlined the following: * General information about Nicaragua--location, background and general economics * General information about Project Chacocente (go to outofthedump.org for more information, including how to donate if you choose to do so. * An outline of my goals for my 6 week visit WHERE IS NICARAGUA? It's in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras. Where will I be? Living on the outskirts of Managua in a area called Sabana Grande, with a family who's pastor is friends with the Director Cheryl. COUNTRY BACKGROUND--Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the
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