The revolutionary city of Leon November 1st 2008 Tim version:
* Returned to Leon for a proper look and to catch up with photo backups and other stuff.
* Saw many a church, got in some latino style club dancing, and sandboarded down an active Volcano!
The version that cant describe just how freakin cool it is to sandboard down a Volcano!!:
(Also there a tonne of photos for this one as this place has a lot of art that just makes you take t ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Northern Pacific Coast » Leon 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
24, Male, West Aussie going backpacking in Central America and South America.
Countries I hit include England, Northern Ireland, Portugal and Spain for relatives and relaxation, then for the backpacking its Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru and maaybe Chile if time and cash allows.
Backpacking, I want to experience it all from the ground to get a better look and feel for the places. Walking and public buses instead of taxis, that kind of deal, to get more amongst it.
Hopefully by the end I will be able to speak Spa... full info