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 …
#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 …
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 …
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