In order to get paid a salary by CO2 Bambu in Nicaragua, I need to be a resident. Months ago, I had a spurt of energy to set the wheels in motion to obtain residency. Not such an easy process…
Crisis (averted) at every turn
Ben had a long week in bamboo world and wanted a week end escape. It’s Saturday morning and we have no car, have made no plans for anyone to stay in the house. But as a sign that we are…
It’s all about my “mammas.”
So far, health and medical issues have been a positive experience here. Recently I had an ear infection, so off I go to the Santa Rosa Pharmacy where they dispense a small bottle of healing oil (which had worked well…
Dia de los defunctos
The actual Day of the Dead (Dia de los Defunctos) was today, and most businesses closed to allow their employees to go pay their respects at the cemetery. We have learned to appreciate the architectural and sculptural beauty that can…
Halloween meets the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Faithful readers of this blog will recall earlier posts about Granada’s proclivity to be festiv(see entry on Carnaval). This has spawned a micro-culture among well integrated gringos to go full force into costume party mode (see earlier post Snakes charmers…
How hot IS it?
How hot is it? I looked up the temperature – 90 degrees, with 70% humidity, in response to the often asked question “how hot is it?” to which my usual response is “hot, very hot, fucking hot!” The last two…
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Beach hopping on the Nicaraguan Pacific Coast
The Pacific beaches of Nicaragua we have seen so far are devoid of large developments and hotels. San Juan del Sur is the only hub with the beginning of a future booming tourism industry. North of SJDS there are a…