Caroline's painting of Emperor Penguins

Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

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November 9th 2013
Being diagnosed with acute bronchitis and influenza on the same day was far from ideal. This meant a lengthy course of antibiotics (ie. no alcohol!!) and no physical exertion. That ruled out surfing and volcano boarding, which had been the next two activities I had earmarked for our Nicaraguan adventures. A new plan had to be drawn up. The decision? Fly to the Corn Islands! The Corn Islands are tw ... read more

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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