Our first day in Nicaragua we stayed in the city of León. León was probly my favorite city because it was clean and apparently the safest city in Central America. The town is know for it's huge cathedrals. Monday we had a history of Nicaragua tour and visited a few of the famous cathedrals in León
Tuesday: Woke bight and early for another historical tour of Reuben Diarios house. He was a revolutionary poet and writer. Later in the day we left León for Managua and had a tour of the city. Tuesday night we stayed in the Nehemiah Center, which is a Christian organization that is helping to rebuild Nicaragua. We learned all about the amazing things they are doing to transform Nicaragua from a presentation by the founder's wife. Late at night I played a hilarious game of Farkle with some friends.
Wednesday we woke up real early again and went to a volcano! It super cool, but hard to breathe cause of the gas the volcano emits. Nicaragua is famous for it's many still active volcanos. Close by the volcano was a cave that had a super long name. We went though it with a guide cause it is like impossible to find. The cave was huge, with a tree on top whose roots went all the way through the cave underneath. Wednesday night we stayed in an awesome hostel in Granada and walked around the town that night. Oh, and we had a singing tour of the city haha. Our guide was a guide/opera singer who every once in a while burst out into song during our tour. It was great. Part of the tour was a horse and carriage tour of all the old church's in the city.
Thursday was the best day. We had went on a Canopy zip-line tour at this coffee making plant in Granada. The zip-lines were super huge and it ended with a free fall drop. We had so much fun on the zip-lines. We stayed in a nicer hotel and had lots of free time to go explore the city. When my friends and I were in the plaza we saw a sloth in a tree! now that just doesn't happen every day. Thursday night we went to the artesian market, did some shopping, ate great food, and watched dance show. They had dancers from all over latin america doing traditional dances. My favorite was the group of Argentinean ladies that danced with castanets. Way cool.
Every night we had a decent amount of free time to go out and see the city. I had lots of good conversations with locals and really got to know the city. I would love to come back some time.
2 comments:
Maybe we can go back there as a family some time and you can be our tour guide. It looks amazing! You look pretty great also! GLad to hear you are getting some great experiences! HOpe you are feeling better today!
Love ya! Mom!
I just love these pictures, i have probably seen them at least 5 times. just so you know :)
when are you going to post again? are you feeling better? i had a dream last night that you were super sick and wanted me to come down and rescue you or something, haha
how is your homework coming along? you said you had a ton... :(
can't wait to see another post!
love,
ashley
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