The obligatory volcano shot

Papa, mi Ojo esta Broken!

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December 22nd 2007
Hello again everyone! I hope you're all feeling suitably festive and are not having to return to work for a few days. The sun is beating down fiercely here and I've never felt less Christmassy! (But in a good way). We had a lovely second week at La Mariposa with more Spanish grammar-based fun, and a host of other afternoon activities including a trip to the Pacific coast, swimming in a lagoo ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Isla de Ometepe

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more