Reflecting on Two Years as a Nicaraguan Expat
As I put the finishing touches on the Christmas tree a light rain starts to fall. The birds chirp happily in the trees. It’s our third Christmas in Nicaragua, but our first Christmas putting up a tree. December 9th marked the second anniversary of our arrival in Nicaragua and since …
3 Places to Meet Expats in San Juan del Sur
#1 BIG WAVE DAVES The Saturday morning Farmer’s Market at Big Wave Daves is a great place to meet Sanjuaninos. From 9:30 am – 12:00 pm you’ll find expats milling about enjoying a cup of coffee, some fresh fruit juice or even a cold Tona. Smoked pork, organic produce, baked …
Mercado Monday: Mamón Chino (Rambutan)
BUYING GUIDE There is no real trick to finding ripe mamón chino. If they are red they are ready to go. HOW TO EAT IT Mamón chino is a great fruit to eat on the run. Just pinch or bite a small hole in the skin and peel it away to …
An International Living Article: Learning to Speak Spanish
Click anywhere on the image or text below to learn about our struggles with learning the language here in Nicaragua.