The last 5 days in Nicaragua have been great. Okay, the border was a little crazy, but I like that these Nicas have a little more spark than the Ticos (Costa Ricans). The border was just chaotic with people even going as far as trying to sell us the customs form for $1. Of course we aren't going to fall for those traps though, and we got without problems.
Then we went to Isla Ometepe. It was actually very big (we only got to see half) and it gets it's name for an indigenous word that means two mountains. It is gorgeous as it is surrounded by Lake Nicaragua and has two large volcanoes on the two parts. We enjoyed walking around and also going to these natural spring pools. We even hitch hiked a ride part way back to our hostel by the 'milk men.' Kind of funny. We also met a really nice couple from Canada and England who had an adorable coffee shop with delicious breakfast food. Dad, I thought of you as you would have loved these great entrepreneurs!
After the two days on the island, we took a ferry back and went to Granada. Awesome!! We got there, explored the very loud and colorful food (and other goods) market right by our hostel and then also into the town and the lake front. At night we went out dancing with this crazy (but fun) 43 year old woman named Kimberely. She's from Florida but lives in Costa Rica now (she had to come up for visa reasons). She definitely out partied us, but she was sweet too. Granada was a great place for people watching, walking around (in the sun and heat!), great food, and some pampering. We both got pedicures and I got my first massage ever today too. Kind of painful, but also felt good. I definitely hope to get back here some day!
Now Jen and I are in Matagalpa and we are going to do a coffee tour tomorrow morning and a chocolate tour in the afternoon. Yummmm.
Abrazos from Nicaragua,
Taylor
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