León Viejo

If you’re in the touristy mood and headed to León, a quick stop in León Viejo might be worth your time. Perhaps not the most exciting tourist spot; however, this UNESCO World Heritage site does provide some interesting history of Nicaragua.  USD$2 gives you access to this site, as well as a tour from a well-versed guide.  The [...]

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Volcano Boarding at Cerro Negro

 

25 Kilometers northeast of the colonial city León, lies Volcan Cerro Negro.  This volcano is one of the younger volcanoes in the area (less than 200 years old), but also one of the most unique.  Thanks to a 1999 eruption and constant volcanic activity, Cerro Negro lacks any vegetation and is covered almost entirely in black [...]

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Fulfilling my duty as a U.S. citizen

My absentee ballot arrived in the mail today.  For many obvious reasons, this election holds great significance.  Most important to me, at this very moment, is my ability to exercise this right as far away as Nicaragua.  I encourage all citizens to do the same!  Information on absentee voting is available at: http://www.fvap.gov/

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Our Daily Alarm Clock

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Visiting the Doctor in Nicaragua

Regardless of where we live, we all eventually need to see the doctor.  In my case, it was simply time for a regular check-up having put mine off for close to two years.  Friends provided me with numerous referrals to physicians in Managua, but I still felt an unexpected level of anxiety about this appointment.  Though I’ve [...]

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Stuck in the Mud

There are two consistent things about living in Nicaragua:
1) If you own a car here (even with 4WD), it is guaranteed to get stuck at some point – in the mud, in a river, in the estuary – somewhere, sometime.
2) If you do get stuck, hordes of people will help you out…and a few will sit [...]

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