The place we now call home – San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua – just so happens to be one of the most popular places for Nicaraguan youth to party during Semana Santa. Rooms (with only cushions on the floor for sleeping) rent for up to $75 USD a night. Vendors …
With the end of the dry season rapidly approaching the temperature is climbing. From experience we know that each day will feel hotter and more humid than the last, until the merciful rains come in May to cool us off. For the next month we’ll be staying close to the …
This year we celebrated St. Paddy’s Day much of the same way we would have had we been in Canada. We participated in a pub crawl. The festivities kicked off midday from Big Wave Dave’s Bar & Restaurant. There were a couple of things that made this particular pub crawl …
#1 EROTIC ASHTRAY I spotted these rare and lovely pieces at one of the shops in Catarina. When we looked at the girl in the shop with questionable expressions on our faces she described them as “erotica”. These unique ceniceros (ashtrays) sell for just $6 USD. #2 CHICKEN BASKETS I’m …
This blog post was updated on December 13, 2012 It has been brought to my attention that some items on the Amazon Wish List are very costly to ship. In order to maximize everyone’s dollars I’d like to suggest all donations moving forward are made in cash via Email Money …