Blogs from Nicaragua, Central America Caribbean - page 187

Hola once again, I´ve had another crazy few days in Nicaragua. On Sunday we found out that our hostel was doing a trip to a cockfight. It was 100 codorbas for all you can eat and drink, plus a bunch of cock fights. Steve and I decided to go for it. The cab rides were also included, so about 15 of us headed out to this little farm on the outskirts of Leon. The farm was small and dusty and they had a little table set up for us. We went with some Belgiums, Israelis, and a bunch of American students. It was all locals there, except for us and as soon as we got there our table was loaded up with beer and homemade rum. They also had all you can smoke, I don´t smoke ... read more

So much has happened in the past week that I´m really at a loss as to what to say. Last Wednesday I was feeling sick, so Juliana made me stay home and rest. I think it was a good idea. because after (a lot!) of sleep I felt much better. I decided to go outside and wait on the front porch until Juliana got home from the University, as we were to travel by bus to Managua later that evening. As I sat outside reading, the little girl who lives next door (Marie) strolled past. She seemed surprised when I greeted her. A few minutes later, I looked up from my book to see her peering at me cautiously from the porch gate. I smiled, and invited her to sit with me. I then invited her ... read more

Hey everyone, don´t worry Mom, I´m alive and well. I´ve had a crazy last week. Natalie left me on tuesday to head home to Seattle. I stayed in Tamarindo that night, despite the crazy touristy stuff, it really did have a beautiful beach. I hung out with the Rasta dude and he showed me the good spots to swim and such. Nothing too eventful happened that night, just kinda hung around the hostel talking to some people. The next morning I headed up to Nicaragua. I tried to catch the so-called 5:30am bus, but that one never came. At about 6:20 I headed back into the hostel to wait because two people told me there was a 7am. Then at about 6:30, the bus went by. Okay, so I checked with three more people and was ... read more

Well, it's definitely not getting any cooler the further I head south. It must have something to do with this is Equator thingy. Despite the rise in the heat index, I'm rather happy with my decision to continue on to Nicaragua. So far, I'm really enjoying this country. My bus ride down was quick and painless. I had the driver drop me in León so I could slowly work my way south. León, which was once the capital of Nicaragua, is the second largest city in the country and sits in the most volcanic region of Central America. The town has streets of cobblestone, tiny parks throughout, and is home to the largest cathedral in Central America. The town is full of activities to keep a traveler occupied and at the same time, not too rough ... read more

22.04.06 Ich lief in Begleitung von Lina und Tadea zum Oasis Hostal, wo ich mein Gepaeck deponiert hatte. Hier durfte ich kurz ins Internet gehen um zu sehen, ob Steffen sich mit mir treffen wird. Die Nachricht war leider negativ, er konnte zurzeit keine Ferien nehmen. Irgendwie demotivierte mich diese Antwort sehr, denn man macht sich halt immer schon Vorstellungen und Plaene, die dann in nichts aufgeloest werden. Ich versuchte in einem Laden und im Hostal Central noch ein Buch einzutauschen, fand aber kein Gutes. Nach dem Fruehstueck kehrte ich ins Hostal zurueck und ging zur Bushaltestelle. Ich fuhr nach Managua, fast 1,5 Stunden. Von dort aus fuhr ich weiter nach León. Von der Bushaltestelle aus nahm ich einen Lokalbus, der mich praktisch vor dem Hostal rausliess. Ich checkte ein und machte als erstes einen Internetbesuch, ... read more