Although we love typical Nicaraguan dishes like ceviche and Jalapeño chicken living in San Juan del Sur often leaves us craving other international flavours. I have to say…when Gordon and I learned about a new Peruvian restaurant that had opened up in town… we got a little excited! Positioned between two local …
I wake just before 8 am to the sound of steady rain. The house is slightly darker than usual and the air in the room is cool and fresh. I check the thermometer which shows an outdoor temperature of 25.8 degrees Celcius; inside the temperature reads 27.8 degrees. With the fan …
Every 90 days we need to renew our Nicaraguan tourist visa. We have been living in Nicaragua for the last 4.5 years as perpetual tourists. These quarterly junkets to the border are uneventful and rather tedious. The alternative is to leave our paradise so we don’t complain too much. An obvious …
Elisha’s & Gordon’s Note: Mercado Monday is officially back! In today’s article guest blogger Kevin Keegan tells us all about jocote (pronounced \hōˈkō(ˌ)tā\ or in Canadian \hoe – coat – eh\). Jocote, also known as Red or Purple Mombin, is a thirst quenching fruit found in many parts of Central America, including beautiful Nicaragua. As well …
Elisha & Gordon’s Note: Kevin Keegan, our neighbour and fellow expat, who we recently introduced you to guest blogs today. If you’ve ever wondered or worried what the situation is with creepy crawly critters in Nicaragua Kevin’s article will provide some insight, clarity and peace of mind. Nicaragua can certainly provide a style of life that …
Since the very successful launch of our Home Finder & Relocation Services business just over a year ago we’ve had very little time to focus on new content for the blog. Knowing many of you look forward to receiving notification of new posts in your inbox, but not being able to …
