Posted by In no particular order…
1. A 1 hour pedicure costs less than $5 – Now that’s good value!
2. The People – Gord and I are constantly meeting (and making friends with) new and interesting people from Nicaragua and other parts of the world.
3. Eskimo Ice Cream – At C$12 ($0.52) per scoop Eskimo ice cream always makes for an inexpensive sweet treat. My favorite flavors include coffee, pistachio and caramelo. Mmm!
4. Time Doesn’t Matter – I rarely know what time of the day it is or what day of the week it is and I’m totally okay with that!
5. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice – Although it takes a bit of effort to make, having fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning is such a treat.
6. Retirement at 37 – Yes, it’s true. I’m 37 years old and I’m retired. Unless the cost of living increases drastically here in Nica (or I move back to Canada) I don’t have to work…ever…again!
7. Mojito Fridays – Gathering with the Granada expat community for Mojitos (and Macuas) every Friday night on the Calzada is always a good time.
8. Cold Tona – There’s nothing like a cold Tona (or two) to quench your thirst on a super hot day. Did you know that it’s pretty much super hot (and sunny) here every day?
9. Alarm clocks are a thing of the past – I absolutely love not having to wake up to an alarm clock every day. I’m also happy “snooze button” is no longer part of my vocabulary.
10. Rain Storms – They often come on fast and fierce, but only last a short time. I love the smell of the rain and the cooler temperatures storms bring.
11. Not knowing what tomorrow will bring – Every day, every week, every month comes with the possibility of a new adventure.
12. Hammock Chairs – Whenever I’m lucky enough to find one, a hammock chair is a great place to curl up and read a book, watch the sunset or just relax while enjoying a cold Tona.
Signed,
Elisha in Nica
Are you too a fan of Nicaragua? We’d love to know what’s on your list of loves! Leave a reply in the comments section below.
Welcome to our “not dependent on an alarm clock” chain! I know, it’s really great!
It sure is! I can’t even begin to tell you how much I disliked waking up to an alarm clock.
Elisha
Glad to hear you are loving Nica. Are you happy that you made the swtich over to Granada?
Hi Shelly,
Granada is great. There is a real sense of community here among the expats. It’s been fantastic to be able to connect with like minded individuals and the breezes that come off Lake Nicaragua are an added bonus!
Cheers,
Elisha
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