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It’s February in Granada… of backpacks, bamboo seedlings and poetry.

It’s February in Granada… of backpacks, bamboo seedlings and poetry.

It’s February, and February has some rituals in Granada. Kids finally go back to school after a full two month break since mid December. Last I counted it was up to fifteen neighborhood kids whom we supplied with backpacks filled…

GreenGlobalTrekFebruary 16, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua 2 Comments
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Yoga family

Yoga family

Upon return to Granada, after the teacher training, some of my new found yoga family arrive from the beach in search of good food, massage and an occasional hot shower. I didn’t realize how many people I had invited, or…

GreenGlobalTrekFebruary 16, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua No Comments
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Nicaragua Yoga teacher training

Nicaragua Yoga teacher training

I join 39 other yogis for a teacher training certification course at the beautiful Aqua resort on the coast, just two hours from Granada. The course incorporates ancient wisdom (such as Yoga Sutra), the art of teaching, Pranayama (conscious breathing),…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 26, 2011April 5, 2015 Nicaragua 1 Comment
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Empty Nesters update: vignettes from Adam’s visit to Granada

Empty Nesters update: vignettes from Adam’s visit to Granada

Thanks to Adam’s photography, here is a photo-stroll in our neighborhood, so to speak… A friend’s new tree house hostel near Granada… Hanging bridge amongst tree tops, hammocks for sunset viewing… Strolling the streets of Granada… It’s all about slowing…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 15, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua 2 Comments
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CO2 Bambu makes national / global news!

CO2 Bambu makes national / global news!

Bambu. First, check out the lead article of AOL News, on the first anniversary of the Haiti earthquake: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/11/haiti-a-year-later-lots-of-solutions-little-shelter/ This virulent, but nicely written piece came together after the journalist asked to “shadow” me during one of my Haiti business…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 12, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua 2 Comments
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CO2 Bambu goes turbo in 2011

CO2 Bambu goes turbo in 2011

There are signs a plenty that CO2 Bambu is nearing critical mass. This is exciting for a start up, as it signals moving out of “start up” survival game, into young business execution challenges. A quick update is in order.…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 9, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua 1 Comment
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Top Chef Granada #4 now posted

Top Chef Granada #4 now posted

The family version of Top Chef is expanding into our Granada community. Several judges and potential contestants have made themselves known and are eager to participate in Top Chef Granada. Here is Episode #4: “The Blind Judge”, with some preview…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 8, 2011January 4, 2015 Nicaragua 1 Comment
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Update on Top Chef Granada, Nicaragua ~ the family gastronomic duel heats up

Two more Top Chef Granada, gastronomic challenges have been posted on You Tube. Check out the culinary face off and let us know what you think… Episode #2: “pasta, pasta, pasta” – Contestants are Chef Adam, Chef Oren and Chef…

GreenGlobalTrekJanuary 2, 2011April 11, 2015 Nicaragua 2 Comments
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We are nomadic empty nesters on a Green Global Trek.

Peta was born in South Africa and Ben was born in France. After twenty plus years living in the U.S., when our four sons finished high school and left home for college, we quit our jobs, got rid of most of our possessions and launched our Green Global Trek adventure. Read More

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