Nicaragua ⁽¹⁰⁾

Traveling gives one a privileged glimpse into the world we inhabit, but its rewards are found more in the people you meet along the way, sometimes in the most unexpected places, than in the tourist attractions you see. It's the people, the culture, and the food that fascinate me…

In a country where more than 70% of the population identifies themselves as Catholic, Christmas is a serious celebration. Last Sunday and Monday were a celebration of The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8). Many businesses were closed both…

OK, I have to admit, I finally can’t stand the heat. Those of you up north will pity me I’m sure as I suffer through daytime temperatures of 87-89 degrees (feels more like the 90s with the humidity) and night time lows in the low…

Street-side booths selling everything under the sun I'm walking a lot, seeing some of the same faces each day and they are beginning to warm up to me. The Nicos on the street in this area are not as friendly as the Ticos Heide and…

Off again to foreign lands...this time Managua, Nicaragua. I am spending 15 days here to check out another country, it's people and culture, and in yet another futile attempt to learn Spanish. I started my journey on Monday and have been staying in a small…