Nicaragua Days

Day 1

Going to Nicaragua.

In Costa Rica.

Feeling adventurous.

Day 2

In Nicaragua.

Giant white pin-wheels collect the wind from the lake. It all looks like country.

At a family’s house in Managua and I had chicken soup for lunch. I want to drink later.

At an Irish pub and I should go to another bar but I’m too lazy.

Day 3

On my way to Granada. Might have a date when I return to Managua.

Holy shit Granada is amazing! overwhelming.

Locals riding bicycles and motorbikes with girlfriends and other types of people.

Day 4

Salsa dancing but mainly watching. Beautiful people.

And I’m meeting loads of travelers.

Day 5

Locals rocking in rocking-chairs and it’s cooler on the sidewalk. I’m falling in love with Granada.

Lost my pencil.

Found free-refills at a cafe.

Found my pencil.

Had to leave Granada but I’ll prolly be back. Biatris is crazy. Met a really nice Belgian named Jeff and by writing this I wish him well.

Day 6

On the island and the lights are out.

Volcano today.

Day 7

Hiking a volcano is hellish.

Feeling tired.

Today is Kate’s birthday and we’re gonna drink later. Maybe I’ll go swimming in the lake today.

Lots of beer and rum and cokes and dance dance dance.

Day 8

Ana left today.

Throwing rocks in the lake.

Eating pizza for dinner. It rains as hard as in Panama.

Walking back in the rain and it’s dark. Hot-chocolate and rum.

Day 9

Went to a spring that looks like a swimming pool.

Day 10

Pick-up truck. Ferry. Taxi.

Going back to Granada.

Buses fill with people. And then they wait. Venders selling chicken and candy and the bus will start moving soon. Maybe. That’s what I’m thinking.

Sharon is with me. Leaves for Guatamala soon.

Day 11
Ran into Biatris last night! eek!

Red tile roofs and yellow churches.

Lost my guide book.

Being with Sharon.

Off to Leon tomorrow.

Day 12

Doing laundry. In Leon.

More people. More beautiful people.

Ran into Jeff! and his girlfriend Marie.

Fireworks.

Feeling content.

Day 13
Locals carry things on top of their heads.

Went to the market with Liz and bought a shirt. Couldn´t find the old railroad tracks.

Went to a museum.

Had coffee. Read the paper.

Day 14
Moving to another hostel. Going to the beach.

Bought produce at a little market. I love little markets.

Ran into Jeff again! Went on a shitty boat tour ($20!).

Left the beach. Wished Jeff and Marie well--again.

The blackhole that is the backpacker trail. Saw Beatris at the hostel bar!

Feeling nervous.

Day 15
Bored.

Sitting in a busy plaza. Lots going on. People watching is the cheapest fun.

NBA finals. Drinking with Germans.

Day 16
Off to Managua. Chao Leon you were beautiful fun!

At a shitty hostel in Managua. Should´ve stayed at the other place.

Day 17
Feel like going home.

Bus leaves at noon.

Love you Nicaragua.