hammocks by the rain

The volcanic island in the middle of the lake

July 3rd 2009
Knowing that we were going to be heading toward a country that was not as developed as Costa Rica or Panama did nothing to prepare us for the utter incompetence of the Nicaraguan border authorities. Note: the ones we encountered were not corrupt. They were simply not up to the task of running a border crossing. Costa Rican immigration was polished and efficient. We then walked for a few minutes ... read more

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

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

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Pete Crow

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I am a 27 year old Hungarian-American (hold both passports). I started blogging during the start of my semester in Lithuania, Spring 2004. I have continued since, drawing mostly on travel undertaken as part of my education. In a past life I was an Account Manager for a Chemical Sales company. Now, I work as a dorm parent in a foster home / orphanage in a Hungarian speaking part of Romania. Visited Countries Map [img=http://maps.travelblog.net/VC/vc-aubeblbmbxcacbchcocsdaecegeienesezfrgmgthohuidisitjajolalelglhlomdmxmynlnupeplpmrorprssfsnswsyszthtuuku... full info

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