La Familia

La Mariposa

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December 11th 2009
Hello everyone, I have now taken two spanish classes at the Mariposa (the butterfly) and have homework over the weekend, but no new classes until Monday. The grammar is review but the conversation, history and local current events are new. I am going to try to post some of the pictures I have taken of the school and its grounds and of the family I am staying with 5 minutes´ walk away. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Capital Region » Masaya

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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