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Published: June 23rd 2017
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Imagine waking up to the orchestra of nature featuring howler monkeys singing in the distance, birds whistling in the trees, parrots chirping as they fly over, and, Annemarie says not to forget, the rooster that apparently had no idea it was only supposed to be crowing in the morning. Then try to picture, your eyes slowly opening to the lite glow of the sun at the foot of your bed, as it rises over the lake. That is how we awoke on our 3rd day. Quick out of bed and still too early for coffee, I usher Annemarie out the door in search of the monkeys we heard in the distance. Lucky for us, we spotted then having breakfast in the fruit trees. A baby hung on tight to its moma as she climbed around with dad standing guard and closely watching our movements below. As we walked back towards our hotel, we stopped for a coffee at a little guy store on the side. We were greeted by a cute 3yr old holding a 2 month old puppy and asked to take a chair. We shipped or coffee and planned or next move. Being the Laguna De Apoyo
is really a lake in the middle of an ancient crater, we had to take a swim. Off we go, two Gringos going for a swim. The water was refreshing, and really clean and clear. We swam or to a floating dock, then I waited as Annemarie swam around some rocks and out of sight to explore by water. I waited, and waited, then had to go find her to make sure a native hasn't taken her. She was swimming back with a grin on her face. We had a nice breakfast then packed up for our next adventure, Isla de Ometepe, with a stop first in the colonial town of Granada. Granada is that colorful old Spanish town with the colonial architecture and grand town square. with limited time to explore this town so rich in culture, we decided to go on a horse drawn carriage your of the city's highlights. Guided by Jairo, we learned a little about the history and people of Granada while being entertained by our guide. Lunch again of the traditional chicken or meat and rice and beans and to the bus station we went. I haven't really described the bus traveling situation. while
a taxi may cost around $20 per person, a bus may only be $2. You will lose some time traveling by bus, but it usually presents some unique and unusual experiences. vendors frequently enter and pass through while selling everything from juice and water to toothbrushes. There is even the occasional sales presentation that occurred while on route peddling the latest anti viral/bacterial medication. On this particular bus trip Annemarie befriended a younger married couple on vacation themselves, and an ex pro surfer, now musician/ radio show host in Costs Rica whom they picked up along the way. With new friends joining us, we bussed to Rivas and shared a taxi, clown car style to San Jorge to a ferry. Ok, this next part won't be fully understood by you, my reader, but I will attach a photo to help. Racing to get to the ferry before it left, we were rushed into a boat, while next to us, others were boarding a really nice boat that also carried vehicles. This boat was a colorful wooden boat that I would guess was around 50 years old and really did not look sea worthy. Away we go, on this floating thing.
The wind was picking up, so within minutes the boat was typing side to side. water rushed over one railing into the boat. A worker rapidly started have pumping out the water. Now gearing the worst I made my plan should we end up in these bull shark inhabited waters. As you know, since you are reading this, we made it to the island safely. however, as we were teaching by taxi across the island a storm came up and knocked a tree across the road, blocking out path. Directed to turn our small band of travelers found a hotel to stay and regroup for tomorrow's journey.
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That's a cool picture!