Blogs from Central America Caribbean - page 1947

Demain nous irons a la plage, a 45 minutes de Leon, apres demain on va regarder pour un volcan dans les parages. Hier on a rencontré des Israeliens a l´auberge. En fait depuis le debut du voyage nous n´avons recontré que tres peu de touristes: 2 europeens au Mexique, 2 Britaniques a la frontiere du el salvador et Honduras, 4 Israeliens hier, 2 américaines hiers, une famille d´américain au Guatémala, 3 Francais au Guatémala, je crois que c´est tout. C´est peu en bientòt 1 mois. Ca doit pas etre la saison ou bien on est hors sentiers communs. Je dois dire que plus le temps passe, plus on s´habituent aux vacances, je ne pense pas au boulot, ni au retour. Ne m´en voulez pas trop les gens des T.I. de la Ville de Sherbrooke. Dans un ... read more

After my sunburn from the previous day, I decided I would hide from the big burning ball as much as possible. We headed out and wandered through the national park. I had already been impressed by the amount of wildlife in the town - there were large lizards, everywhere (I had even seen one raiding a dog food bowl). There were gangs of little capuchin monkeys that ran across the trees above and across the ropes strung across the road. In the park there was even more to see, including some critters that I don't know the names of. We got to see the monkeys up close, since they are not shy at all. There were more sloths, lizards, big crabs, etc to see. The beaches in the park were great - more peaceful than the ... read more

This will most likely be my final update from Costa Rica. I have a couple more AFS activities this week, but am free to do whatever I want the rest of the time. We have a little goodbye on Sunday and then sometime on Monday, we leave our families :( and meet up with the rest of the homestay and language study people. Then we will spend the next 5 days touring the country, going to beaches and hot springs and probably a volcano or two...I don´t really know for sure. This weekend was a lot of fun. Friday we went into school, even though we didn´t have classes, and set up fora comedy show Yuli´s section at school organized as a fundraiser. If you Chapman people thought that Mr. Mayberry´s turkey dance was funny...oh my. ... read more

First of all, I must thank my loyal readers. My 11 entries have been read 600 times so far, making this blog almost as popular as the local synagogue bulletin in Saskatoon. Yay! I'm very thankful. I won't be able to upload pictures on this one for another day; the hostel I'm at doesn't accept digital cameras. However it (Finca Ixobel just outside of Poptun in Eastern Guatemala) does have three amazing things: *Hot Showers *All you can eat food *Everything (including beer) on the honor system I love hippies. Also, thanks to my mom, who agreed to make me a kosher brisket at Grandma's when I get back. Anyone in the vicinity can come, except that I can't endorse the shabbos atmosphere in Burbank: Jerusalem its not. But I am getting ahead of myself. Last ... read more

Bienvenido a Nicaragua Nicaragua's days of armed conflict are long over. Many travelers are surprised to learn that the largest country in Central America is also one of the safest. But size and security have little to do with Nicaragua's many charms. Colonial cities, mountain villages, pristine islands and jungle hamlets form the backdrop to Nicaragua's natural and cultural wonders. These riches can be experienced in many forms, from kayaking the smooth surface of Central America's largest lake to soaking up rays on a deserted Caribbean beach. You can trek through cloud forests, scale lava-filled volcanoes or sail along jungle rivers, teeming with wildlife. Spending time in the country means rubbing elbows with the proud people who are the binding fabric of this once-turbulent country. You might encounter traditional Rama... read more