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Published: March 1st 2007
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Hostel Oasis
My room is straight ahead, so getting by the wet pool deck is fancy footwork with the crutches. Super slow. Super style. Hostel Oasis- my new home.
So here I am. In the middle of Central America, with a ridiculously large cast on my leg. As though I didn´t stand out before as a tall, blonde, american woman. I spent the weekend at Nadia´s house- she graciously offered that I stay there while I began to recover- I can´t thank her enough for her incredible hospitality. But, Nadia and her husband Manolo left to go Spain on Monday, so I have now relocated to a nice hostel here in Nicaragua called The Oasis. There is a pool here (that I can´t swim in, but certainly is nice scenery) and many travelers coming and going. It has been nice to meet so many people and realize how helpful strangers can be. The cast is great conversation starter which makes finding friends for dinner easy. Last night I met a mime from Chicago and a man from Palestine who is traveling the world from North to South poles.
The plans for my trip have obviously changed. For now, I will stay in Granada instead of exploring Costa Rica. This is going to really force me to slow down, take things easy, read lots
Hostel Oasis 2
Thank god the internet is free and plentiful here... Updating this blog takes a lot of time and patience! of books, and practice my Spanish. There are courses here that I hope to check out tomorrow for more one-on-one conversations.
And I wait and I heal.
It is funny how life deals things to you, isn´t it. Although, this part of the trip was unexpected, I can´t help but think it will be good for me, for some reason. A lot of time for reflection and absorbtion of the culture around me. I am already developing relationships and experiencing things that I would have skipped over if I didn´t have a broken ankle!
After all, it could be worse.
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your great spirit
I wish you a speedy recovery my friend. Keep up your great spirit about broken ankle. I've had 1 break and 2 hairline fractures on the same ankle. It's no fun, especially on your adventure. Sorry friend. Glad you look like you're still having fun and making people smile. Love u!