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El Imposible, La Libertad and Cecilia's Yard Since I passed thru the area in the dead of night with lightning only occasionally … every five minutes …illuminating the whole sky it is best to read an authoritative source concerning the existence of this place. In Park Net .... nps.gov/centralamerica/Salvador.... the following description of El Imposible can be found; “EL SALVADOR Welcome to El Imposible National Park! A combination of unique flora and fauna, archaeological remains, and truly spectacular scenery will allow you to enjoy one of the last remaining tropical rainforests in El Salvador. Of the few natural areas in the country, El Imposible has the most species of plants and animals. The jaguar, harpy eagle and scarlet macaw are already extinct in El Salvador, and countless other species are endangered. Some impressive creatures, such as ... read more
 Street Vendor
Cecilia's Yard
Minnie Gets a Haircut


So, I think the last time I wrote we were in Xela. Didn’t think that much of Xela to be honest, we found it dead boring and were in bed by 10 both nights we were there! Bit weird really cos everyone who we’ve met who have been to Xela said they loved it. Perhaps we just seemed to miss where everything was at, and the fact we were there on a Sunday and Monday night. So, early Monday morning we decided to make our way to El Salvador. The journey was going pretty smoothly until about 2 o’clock in the afternoon when the heavens decided to open. This wouldn’t have been a problem except that or bags were on the roof of the bus, and rucksacks for some reason do not seem to be made ... read more
On our way to San Salvador
Our room
Gabriel

Central America Caribbean » El Salvador » Western » La Libertad September 22nd 2006

Day Four - Friday September 22nd We woke up early because it was going to be a packed day. Marta had met a girl online from El Salvador who likes Yaoi. YES an EL SAL yaoi fan! Apparently there are many of them, but they're either spread out too far around the country, their parents are too overbearing and won't let them leave the house, or they are too young and their parents won't let them leave the house. This one girl, Jen, lives in San Salvador and met up with us after her English classes in the morning. We could only hang for an hour or so, so we hung at (where?) Metro Centro where we had breakfast. Her English is *really* good and it was nice to understand a conversation as it happens rather ... read more
Getting Supplies
Road to the beachhouse
Gates to the beachhouse

Central America Caribbean » El Salvador » Western » La Libertad September 12th 2006

In the evening we headed to Rolando’s friend’s beachfront house. The house was basic, but we had our own room with an air conditioner. We made dinner together and went for a late night swim in the fish shaped pool to cool off. We spent the next few days hanging around in hammocks and swiming to combat the humidity. The ocean was very violent. The waves were huge. We went for swims with extreme caution. Every 5 seconds we had to dive to the bottom to avoid being tossed around like a rag doll. Occasionally, a wave would follow another wave closely and catch us off guard and toss us around a washing machine. Fortunately the ground was rock free so the worst that would happen was a little disorientation and black volcanic sand in all ... read more
Beachfront House with Fish shaped Swimming Pool
Hanging Around
This spider is REALLY that big


i've heard about black beaches but have never seen. the beaches in libertad, el salvador are black because of the volcanic ash. they are black and rocky. and the ocean current is so strong. when the waves roll back into the water, they move the rocks around. and as the rocks tumble, they make an amazing sound. it was neat to hear. our rooms were right on the beach so we were lulled to sleep by the ocean and the sound of the rocks tumbling around. i went for a swim in the ocean and the strong currents made it an adventure. when you dove into the approaching wave, you were tumbled around like a doll. i would just hold my nose and go for the ride. i am back in antigua now and am trying ... read more
our feet in the black sand
the pool


i havnt written for a bit, because really there wasnt anything new going on. I could only write about surfing so many times...soooooo...i waited, for some more things to happen as a matter of fact they did. i find myself with 2 local guys heading to go skate some hills at around 11 at night. im sitting shotgun and this guys girlfriend is sitting in the drivers seat...the other guys putting on his street skating gear when i see lights from a police truck behind us. 2 cops get out..or should i say soldiers, they are freaking menacing with their AK´s combat boots and full guerrilla uniforms. they ask us to step out of the car. Im tranquilo and step out around the front of the car. as does the driver. we stand and wait for ... read more
injury´s siempre
salvadorianians
skull, tree...word


i fly out at 6:45 pm. anticipation mixed with a bit of a nervous energy has me not knowing what the heck to expect. next stop L.A., then Miami, then San Jose Costa Rica, where i finally end up at a backpackers hostel tired as hell. I spend 3 days waiting for word from a friend, looks like she won´t make it so im heading to the beach. First stop jaco to get a board, however i manage to drop my bank card into the case of the machine, after jamming my hand into the money dispenser to get my card I decide i hate Jaco and head out the next day. Next stop Panahachel, then Montezuma, then Malpaise/Santa Theresa...my following of the waves begins... Nicaragua and the waves of Popoyos and Maderas, Guatemala and the ... read more
evening session
 Popoyos Nicaragua
volcanic lake, cigars


After staying one month in Puerto Escondido, i got the feeling it's time to hit the road again! i met Argentina-Chile guys who were heading to Costa Rica and on the next day I was sitting with them on the bus to Guatemala. El Salvador's name still evokes images of the brutal civil war fought throughout the 1980s. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms. The government made a series of economic reforms in USA model of free market. In 2001 El Salvador adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency, replacing the previous currency called the Colon (Spanish for 'Columbus', as in Christopher Columbus). The war, however, is over and ... read more
breakfast
licuados
Salvadorans




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