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 …
Volunteering my time and making a difference in the lives of local children has been on my “Nicaragua To Do List” since arriving here twelve months ago. Recently I joined forces with Elizabeth Renner of Barrio Planta Project and had the opportunity to do just that. For a month I worked along …
A day trip to the National Artisan Market in Masaya is an excursion I always enjoy, especially when it’s with friends and family who are visiting. With it’s attractive booths, large breezy walkways and high quality handicrafts this market is Nicaragua’s most famous. It’s located just an hour from the International …
I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better burger in San Juan del Sur than what you’ll get at Nacho Libre. These guys are doing it up right! With nine different burgers on the menu to choose from there is something for everyone. Priced at $9 Smelly, But …
It’s 4 pm on October 31st in San Juan del Sur. Yes, that’s right – it’s Halloween. Local and expat children walk door-to-door to designated businesses collecting candy. Meanwhile truckloads, busloads and carloads of Sandinistas proudly wave their red and black flags in support of Daniel Ortega. The music is loud. …